Restaurants in Moscow

Expats in Moscow can enjoy traditional Russian cuisine, such as caviar, chicken kiev and beef stroganov at many venues throughout the city. There are also a number of restaurants serving seafood and international cuisine in Moscow. Some of the best Moscow restaurants are located in the Garden Ring and Kitai areas, as well as in the Poklonnaya Hill area. Red Square and Kiev Station Square are also popular dining areas.

Recommended restaurants in Moscow

 
Starlite Diner
For a taste of home, head to one of the  Starlite Diners in the city and try one of their great American-style burgers – loved by locals and expats alike! There are now five locations in the city, each open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
www.starlite.ru
Telephone: (495) 959-8919 (M.Oktyabrskaya location)
 
Filimonova & Yankel
Filimonova & Yankel is great for a variety of delicious seafood served in a festive, banquet-style atmosphere. There are two locations in the city, both with an extensive wine list; however, a cold shot of vodka will go better with the pickled herring and onions than anything else.
Telephone: (495) 223 0707 (Tverskaya Ulista location)
 
Mu-Mu Café
Expats in Moscow looking for some ‘cheap and cheerful’ traditional Russian food should try one of the 27 Mu-Mu cafés situated throughout the city. As lovely as the home-cooked food is, the child-friendly play areas are even lovelier for expat parents with children.
www.cafemumu.ru
Tel: (495) 629 3120 (Tverskaya location)
 
One Red Square
As the name suggests, One Red Square offers fine dining, with finer views over Russia’s most famous main plaza. The menu is traditionally Russian, and complementary traditional music is played on certain evenings.
www.redsquare.ru
Tel: (495) 692 1196
 
Café Pushkin
Café Pushkin is a trendy, upmarket restaurant based in a Baroque-style mansion serving ample portions of international cuisine, such as breakfast pancakes and a selection of steaks. Open 24/7, but quite pricey.
www.cafe-pushkin.ru
Tel: (495) 739 0033
 
Shinok
Home to haystacks, milkmaid waitresses and caged farm animals, Shinok is a truly unique dining venue – a fun Moscow restaurant for expats to try.
www.shinok.ru
Tel: (495) 651 8101
 
Sudar
Set in a 19th-century house and boasting a warm, luxurious atmosphere, Sudar is a wonderful restaurant for an indulgent dinner. The cuisine is Russian, but underlying French flavours are present, and the braised rabbit is a favourite.
www.sudar.ru
Tel: (499) 249 6965
 
Yolki-Palki Po
For food on the go, stop at one of the Yolki-Palki Po buffet venues located near the Pushkinskaya and Tverskaya metro stations – great for a bite to eat during a busy work day. The venues that feature a Mongolian-style barbecue dish up especially delicious fare.
Tel: 495 200 3920 (Tverskaya Ulitsa location)
 
Bon
Bon is a very trendy Moscow restaurant, with an unusual Mafia-chic atmosphere. It serves Italian food and was modelled on the aesthetics of a Catholic church.  Staples include pasta, seafood and refreshing sorbet.
www.bonmoscow.ru
Tel: (495) 737 8008
 
Metropol
Set in a large glass dome with stained-glass windows and marble pillars, this luxurious, legendary restaurant serves a fine selection of both European and local cuisine. Fine dining attire is expected, and reservations are essential.
www.metropol-moscow.ru
Tel: (499) 270 1061