Moscow Travel Guide

Best Restaurants in Moscow

Eating out in Moscow is a warm and gratifying experience. There are ample Moscow restaurants serving traditional Russian cuisine such as caviare, beef stroganov and chicken kiev, as well as a many offering international or seafood menus. The best Moscow restaurants specialising in local fare can be found inside the Garden Ring and Kitai, or near Poklonnaya Hill. There are excellent seafood restaurants in both Red Square and Kiev Station Square, while international cuisine is available from restaurants in Pushkinskaya and Tverskaya, and on Teatralny Proezd (city centre). The Taganskaya area is also well-know for its wealth of restaurants. While there are some Moscow restaurants that even stay open 24 hours a day, most establishments require reservations. Some restaurants add a service charge to the bill and if not, 10% gratuity is acceptable.