2nd floor

Before, this restaurant was called Indus and offered top-class Indian food, but that gastronomic concept did not survive. The restaurant has been regenerated, with a new awning and new specialities on the menu. The concept might now be described as international home cooking. This means that the menu contains safe staples of European and Georgian cuisine with an Indian and Asian twist.

Cuisine: International
Average bill: 4
Open hours: 12.00-24.00
Address: Plotnikov Per. 15
Metro: Smolenskaya
Phone: (499) 252- 7979
WWW: www.eatout.ru

Baltschug

Restaurant Baltschug invites guests to enjoy culinary masterpieces from head chef Niko Jovanolli. Magnificant view of the Kremlin, St. Basil's cathedral and Red Square spread out from the window . Luxurious breakfast, business lunch or romantic dinner - fauiliess service and a refined atmosphere for all quests. Baltschug is famous for its Sunday brunches. There is a children's room for young gourmands.

Cuisine: European
Average bill: 4
Open hours: 7.00-23.30
Address: Baltschug Ul. 1
Metro: Novokuznetskaya
Phone: (495) 287-2000
WWW: www.kempinski-moscow.com

Calvados

This restaurant was opened by the chef Alen Lorca who is mentioned in the Michelin catalogue. New Mediterranean specialities have appeared in the French menu since the arrival of a new chef from Italy. Elegant interior in dark tones. Live music every evening. There is a summer terrace.

Cuisine: French
Average bill: 4
Open hours: 12.00-24.00
Address: Leninsky prospect 28
Metro: Leninsky Prospect
Phone: (495) 633-1010
WWW: www.cafecalvados.ru

City Space

A stunning panorama of the city is the main attraction of this place. From the 34th floor of the hotel, from a height of 140m, Moscow is spread out like on the palm of your hand. The cocktail list is extensive, both classic and designer: you will soar above the town savouring its beauty.

Cuisine: Bars
Average bill: 3
Open hours: 17.00-03.00
Address: Kosmodamianskaya Nab. 52, bldg. 6, on 34th floor of Swissotel Krasniye Holmy
Metro: Paveletskaya
Phone: (495) 221-5357, 787-9800

Etazh

Multi-branch chain of cafes with a democratic atmosphere. Food is decent; the menu has something for any time or desire - to quickly satisfy hunger, for dinner with friends, or lunch with a business partner. The flagship branch on Tverskaya has two options for sitting: Project which is more expensive and Etazh which is democratic. Sometimes the service in insuffcient. There is a delivery service.

Cuisine: International
Average bill: 2
Open hours: 10.00-23.00, Mon-Tues 10.00-24.00
Address: Dmitrovskoye Shosse 89
Metro: Otradnoye
Phone: (495) 789-89-88
WWW: www.etaj.ru

Etazh

Multi-branch chain of cafes with a democratic atmosphere. Food is decent; the menu has something for any time or desire - to quickly satisfy hunger, for dinner with friends, or lunch with a business partner. The flagship branch on Tverskaya has two options for sitting: Project which is more expensive and Etazh which is democratic. Sometimes the service in insuffcient. There is a delivery service.

Cuisine: International
Average bill: 2
Open hours: 24 h.
Address: Maroseyka 6-8, bldg. 1
Metro: Kitai-Gorod, Lyubyanka
Phone: (495) 781-91-08
WWW: www.etaj.ru

Etazh

Multi-branch chain of cafes with a democratic atmosphere. Food is decent; the menu has something for any time or desire - to quickly satisfy hunger, for dinner with friends, or lunch with a business partner. The flagship branch on Tverskaya has two options for sitting: Project which is more expensive and Etazh which is democratic. Sometimes the service in insuffcient. There is a delivery service.

Cuisine: International
Average bill: 2
Open hours: 13.00-06.00
Address: Rublyovo-Uspenskoye Shosse, Zhukovka 74, bldg. 1
Metro: Molodyozhnaya
Phone: (495) 635-35-40
WWW: www.etaj.ru

Etazh

Multi-branch chain of cafes with a democratic atmosphere. Food is decent; the menu has something for any time or desire - to quickly satisfy hunger, for dinner with friends, or lunch with a business partner. The flagship branch on Tverskaya has two options for sitting: Project which is more expensive and Etazh which is democratic. Sometimes the service in insuffcient. There is a delivery service.

Cuisine: International
Average bill: 2
Open hours: 10.00-23.00
Address: Kotelniki, 1st Prokrovsky prospect 1, Mega Belaya Dacha centre
Metro: Lyublino
Phone: (495) 543-99-28
WWW: www.etaj.ru

Gandhara

The simultaneously refined and homely cooking at the only Pakistani restaurant in Moscow will transport you to a heaven of bliss and culinary delight. Playfully smiling heads of Eastern gods benevolently observe the guests tasting the traditional dishes: fish and seafood fresh from the Arabian Sea, traditional curries fragrant with real Pakistani spices, biriyani, meat and vegetable dishes.

Cuisine: Pakistani
Average bill: 3
Open hours: 12.00-24.00
Address: Rochdelskaya ul. 15, bldg. 7
Metro: Ulitsa 1905 Goda
Phone: (499) 255-9959
WWW: www.gandhara.ru

H.L.A.M.

Art-cafe Khlam (an acronym of the Russian for Artists, Writers, Performers and Musicians that also means ‘Junk’) was the name of a Kiev art-caf? in the 20s and is now a Moscow restaurant that is reincarnating bohemian Russian decadence and european art deco. Quiet background jazz, cabaret music, and a cinematic interior created by Nikolai Samonov make allusions to the 20s and 30s of last century, to cosmopolitan and bohemian pleasure. The menu has vegetarian, Mediterranean and Russian food, and the restaurant's pride and joy is its 'Green List' - 50 vegetables, fruits and herbs that can be prepared how you like. The dessert menu deserves special attention with its russian syrniki, light pineapple soup with basil and drops of chocolate, and hot pumpkin with sweet sage sauce.

Cuisine: International
Average bill: 4
Open hours: 11.00-01.00, Sat-Sun 11.00-05.00
Address: Golutvinsky Per. 3/5
Metro: Polyanka
Phone: (499) 238-1678
WWW: www.hlamcafe.ru

l'Albero

Pretty and romantic Italian restaurant in an idyllic park, not far at all from the noisy Garden ring. Inside are two sophisticated halls: the light and airy Winter garden and the more solid, dark-toned Divan room. The chef from Italy presents modern Italian cooking.

Cuisine: Italian
Average bill: 3
Open hours: 12.00-24.00, Fri-Sat 12.00-01.00
Address: Delegatskaya Ul. 7, bldg. 1
Metro: Novoslobodskaya, Ploshchad Suvorova, Tsvetnoi Bulvar
Phone: (495) 650-1674/75
WWW: www.albero.su

Palazzo Ducale

Elite Italian restaurant with a stunningly luxurious interior that was created to look like a Venetian palace. Broad delicatessen menu. Prices are high (pizza costs 1000 rubles on average). But in the coffee hall you can have breakfast until 12.00 for reduced prices; the main menu comes into effect after that.

Cuisine: Italian
Average bill: 4
Open hours: 12.00-24.00, coffee hall Mon-Fri 08.00-24.00, Sat-Sun 09.00-24.00
Address: Tverskoi Bulvar 3
Metro: Arbatskaya, Pushkinskaya, Tverskaya
Phone: (495) 789-6404/03,
WWW: www.palazzoducale.ru

Polly sad

Charming 2-storey restaurant with luxurious interior and one of the most beautiful patios and gardens in the whole city. Guests can pick from a sophisticated mix of European and Asian cuisine and there are also stupendous creative desserts

Cuisine: International
Average bill: 3
Open hours: 12.00-24.00, Thur-Sun 12.00-2.00
Address: 1st Brestskaya ul. 41, bldg. 2
Metro: Belorusskaya
Phone: (495) 250-2530/3908
WWW: www.pollysad.ru

Sky Lounge

The restaurant Sky Lounge is one of the best panoramic restaurants in Moscow, situated on the 22nd floor of the Academy of Science building on Vorobyovy Gory. From the terrace the arresting view of Moscow river, the university, the centre of town and Gorky park spreads out. Sky Lounge is an ideal place both for romantic dates and business negotiations. Original European, signature and Japanese cooking, an atmosphere of peace and calm, lounge music, comfortable bar and cocktail zones. Moscow’s best DJs play in the evenings. Sky Lounge is a paradise of visual and taste sensations. .

Cuisine: International
Average bill: 4
Open hours: Sun-Thur 13.00-24.00, Fri-Sat 13.00-1.00
Address: Leninsky Prospect 32A
Metro: Leninsky Prospect
Phone: (495) 938-5775, (495) 781-5775
WWW: www.skylounge.ru

The Most

An establishment not for mere mortals. Luxurious establishment from oligarch Alexander Mamuta that dazzles with its exuberant baroque interior, fantastic French cuisine and even polite waiters, dressed in suits designed by Alyona Akhmadullina. The breakfasts here are considered the best in town. On Fridays and Saturdays the place operates as a club.

Cuisine: French
Average bill: 4
Open hours: 8.00-23.00, Fri-Sat 24-h.
Address: Kuznetsky Most 6/3
Metro: Kuznetsky Most
Phone: (495) 660-0706
WWW: www.themost.ru

Vanille

One of the first luxury-restaurants in Moscow with a fusion style, and after 9 years has not lost its relevance and status. Fantastic view of the Christ the Savior cathedral, a mix of Mediterranean and asian dishes from Frenchman Camel Beramar, and an atmosphere of sophistication – this is the essence of Vanille.

Cuisine: International
Average bill: 4
Open hours: 08.00-24.00, Fri-Sat 10.00-24.00
Address: Ostozenka Ul. 1
Metro: Kropotkinskaya
Phone: (495) 637-10-82
WWW: www.eatout.ru

Zafferano

Expensive Azerbaijani restaurant with a European gloss. Outside the window lies the luxurious panorama of Novinsky Bulvar and Novy Arbat; inside is a faultless interior and on the menu are Azerbaijani specialities, stylishly served.

Cuisine: Azerbaijani cuisine
Average bill: 3
Open hours: 12.00-24.00
Address: Novinsky Bul. 8, in Lotte Plaza shopping centre
Metro: Smolenskaya
Phone: 258-9305
WWW: www.zafferanorest.ru