1-2-3 Cafe

Russian

Russian chain of quick and inexpensive restaurants/cafes has five locations in Moscow. Russian cuisine with some Caucasian dishes. Simple interior with cute touches.

6, Bolshaya Cherkizovskaya Ulitsa, Bldg. 1, +7 (499) 161-302311,

11, Bulvar Dmitriya Donskogo, +7 (499) 501-800528,

28, Komsomolsky Prospekt, +7 (495) 411-6181

 

Academya Cafe and Pizzeria

European, Italian, Japanese

Moscow chain of Italian restaurants and pizzerias serving traditional Italian dishes alongside sushi.

3, Argunovskaya Ulitsa, +7 (495) 956-669043,

43, Bakuninskaya Ulitsa, +7 (499) 263-0757

2/6, olshaya Bronnaya Ulitsa, +7 (495) 697-8978

 

Adriatico

Italian, Mediterranean

A perfect setting for a nice date which offers Italian and Mediterranean dishes, especially seafood, and trademark flambe desserts.

3, Blagoveshebsky Pereulok, +7 (495) 650-7914 

 

Aist

European, French, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Russian

"See and be seen" dining in a three story mansion which encompasses a cafe, fine-dining restaurant, and summer roof-top terrace.

8/1, Malaya Bronnaya Ulitsa, +7 (499) 940-7040  

 

Alhimik (Alchemist)

European, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Russian

Enjoying the mostly European dishes in the lavish gilded interior of this restaurant literally comes at a high-price.

43, Ulitsa Pokrovka, Bldg. 2, +7 (925) 642-4362  

 

Amsterdam

European, Japanese

A cozy restaurant serving European dishes, and a few Dutch specialties a block away from the Red Square.

4, Ulitsa Ilyinka, Gostiny Dvor (entry from Rybny Per.), +7 (495) 956-3931

 

April

European, Japanese, Russian

The decor of this Moscow eatery is clean, modern, and evokes the feeling of being in nature. The European, Russian, and Japanese menu is equally fresh.

29, Ulitsa Bolshaya Spasskaya, +7 (495) 680-0038  

 

ArteFAQ

International

Tucked in a central Moscow courtyard, ArteFAQ has a creative and fun interior and a menu filled with salads, soups, sandwiches, pastas, and more.

32, Ulitsa Malaya Dmitrovka, Bldg. 1, +7 (495) 650-3971  

 

Atelier

European, Japanese

This Moscow cafe has, as its name suggests, has an atelier theme. Expect light cafe fare and delicious deserts to go along with a cup of coffee.

21/13, Malaya Bronnaya Ulitsa, +7 (495) 202-8694  

 

Avocado

European, Japanese

A vegetarian eatery offering both Japanese and European dishes including soups, salads, main dishes, and some vegan deserts. Low prices in a relaxed atmosphere.

12/2, Chistoprudni Boulevard, +7 (495) 621-7719 

 

Baklazhan

European, Georgian

This inexpensive Georgian restaurant offers all the classic dishes of the Caucasian nation, including kebabs cooked in front of you, hearty soups, and plenty of dishes with eggplant (baklazhan in Russian).

29, Nikoloyamskaya Ulitsa, Bldg. 3, +7 (495) 915-3313  

 

Barbaris

Asian, Uzbek

Reasonably priced selection of mostly flavorful Central Asian specialties and some European dishes served in a fairly unassuming interior.

10, 2nd Tverskaya-Yamskaya Ulitsa, +7 (495) 995-5068  

 

Bed Cafe

European, Japanese

Cozy and relaxing cafe serving some excellent food, including sushi from the sushi bar. DJ in the evenings.

6, Ulitsa Presnensky Val, Bldg. 2, +7 (495) 253-9454  

 

Bocconcino

Italian

Moscow pizzeria and restaurant, offering a selection of Italian dishes and pizzas that can vie for the title of best crust in town.

48, Kutuzovsky Prospekt, "Vrenema Goda" Gallery, +7 (495) 662-11357,

7, Strastnoi Bulvar, Bldg. 1, +7 (495) 699-7359 

 

Borschev

European, Russian

A simply decorated cafe and restaurant offering an unlikely combination of delicious food, good service, and low prices.

35, Smolnaya Ulitsa, Bldg. 2, +7 (495) 457-5131

 

Bosco

Italian

Two separate eateries of the famed fashion brand-Bosco Cafe and Bosco Bar-serve Italian food and are literally located on the Red Square, with views.

3, Red Square, 1st Floor of GUM, +7 (495) 620-3182 

 

Botanica

European

A pleasant bright-colored Moscow cafe with a summer terrace serving inventive and healthy dishes at reasonable prices.

61a, Bolshaya Gruzinskaya Ulitsa, +7 (495) 254-0064 

 

Bulka's Makom

European

This Moscow cafe and bakery offers freshly made baked goods along salads and sandwiches; clean interior, cheap prices.

34/36, Bolshaya Serpukhovskaya Ulitsa, +7 (495) 237-6452  

 

Burzhuika

European, Russian

Simply decorated and reasonably priced cafe and restaurant offering a variety of European and Russian dishes near one of Moscow's concert halls.

11, Ulitsa Ordzhonikidze, Blgd. 9, +7 (495) 232-4352  

 

Butterfly

Chinese, Japanese

Simple and bright basement restaurant in Moscow, with a summer patio, offering a selection of Japanese and Chinese dishes.

2/3, 2nd Tverskaya-Yamskaya Ulitsa, Bldg. 1, +7 (495) 251-0984 

 

Cafe Del Sol

European, Japanese, Mediterranean

This Moscow restaurant tries to bring a little bit of sun into its high-priced menu, including dishes from the Mediterranean, seafood, and a sushi-bar.

4/2, Kutozovsky Prospekt, +7 (499) 243-2368  

 

Cafe des Artistes

European, French

Fine French food is accompanied by high art – this Moscow restaurant also hosts exhibitions and cultural happenings. Tasteful crowd and higher prices.

5/6, Kamergersky Pereulok, +7 (495) 692-4042  

 

Cafe Pushkin

Russian

With a dazzling decor and a well executed classical menu, this multi-level restaurant frequently comes up in the lists of Moscow's best restaurants. Make reservations and expect high prices.

26a, Tverskoi Bulvar, +7 (495) 739-0033  

 

Chaikhona No. 1

Uzbek

The interior of this Moscow chain restaurant is undeniably unique: carpet covered settees, tapestries, hookahs. Uzbeki food and a selection of teas.

4/6, Bolshaya Gruzinskaya Ulitsa, Bldg. 1, +7 (495) 254-0292

2, Dnepropetrovskaya Ulitsa, "Global City" Center, +7 (495) 223-4060

9, Pushnikskaya Embankment, Bldg. 36 (Gorky Park), +7 (495) 778-1756

 

Chyornaya Koshka

Russian

Russian cuisines restaurant in Moscow themed around the famous film "Mesto Vstrechi Izmenit Nelzya" ("The Meeting Place Can't Be Changed"), including staff dressed up as characters from the film.

6, Vorontsovskaya Ulitsa, +7 (495) 911-7601