France is a country with a special food culture where dinner lasts a long time, regardless of where it goes - at home or in a restaurant. And for everyone who prefers French cuisine and wants to travel to this country at least for a short time, there is a good opportunity. Indeed, today you can easily find a French cafe in Moscow. This article will consider the most famous of them.
Fine French cuisine
To visit France at least once is a cherished dream of almost every person. However, for one reason or another, not everyone succeeds in implementing it.
But today it is not necessary to fly to France in order, for example, to try the local cuisine. After all, a French cafe is not uncommon in Moscow. And specially invited chefs are able to convey all the charm and special zest of the unique recipes of the sunny country.
Below we will consider the most popular cafes, which certainly will not leave anyone indifferent.
Cafe Michelle
If you want to plunge into the atmosphere of old Paris, then you just can not help but visit the cafe Michel. It is ideal for all couples who decide to have a romantic dinner with real French wine and Mediterranean dishes.
Michel Cafe is decorated with cute floor lamps, antique paintings and furniture from the 18th-19th centuries. Small candles are lit on the tables, and the dishes are elegantly and tastefully served. Tall windows offer superb views of the capital's streets. All this gives the place a special chic and makes the atmosphere of the meal romantic and cozy.
Here the menu consists exclusively of French cuisine and is constantly updated with new masterpieces. Therefore, if a visitor cannot choose something, any waiter will ask him about personal taste preferences and will surely pick up something appropriate.
"Provence"
This is a special place where French antiques, wine culture and classic masterpieces of national cuisine are combined. Cafe Provence will satisfy all the most daring wishes. This place is suitable for those who are used to spending evenings in peace and tranquility. Indeed, in this cafe, in addition to delicious dishes and beautiful props, the visitor can enjoy art exhibitions, lecture evenings, festivals and master classes.
The special interior with soft blue furniture is harmoniously complemented by large paintings and statuettes, book shelves and tables. Cafe Provence is an unforgettable evening in an interesting, lively and very cozy atmosphere.
Restaurant Creperi de Paris
An institution that delights lovers of French dishes cooked on crepes and biscuits for more than ten years. Creperi de Paris is the perfect place to meet friends. This cozy establishment is decorated in light colors, and air curtains and mischievous stripes on the covers of the sofa give a certain feeling of lightness and ease.
But most of all in Creperi de Paris, the special menu with pancakes is surprising in which you can find the most unpredictable fillings. In general, the institution positions itself as a pancake house, but this does not mean that there is nothing besides them. The menu is quite diverse. The average bill ranges from 700 to 1000 rubles.
It is worth mentioning that French national holidays are constantly celebrated here, which visitors love very much, because during their administration administrators organize funny contests and give various prizes.
Cafe "Jean-Jacques"
The network of French bistros `` Jean-Jacques '' is very popular in the capital. Entering here, visitors seem to be transported to Paris: French music sounds, the waiters are dressed in the classic national style - black trousers, a white shirt and a black apron on the floor. There is also a huge blackboard on which the administrator writes the most interesting French and world news in chalk. Everyone should visit the French cafe "Jean-Jacques", because to come there means to travel to an unknown country.
Confectionery "Madame Boulanger"
Well, of course, how can you ignore the French patisserie in the capital of our country? "Madame Boulanger" will remind old films on which the interior of this institution is recreated. Here one cannot but be surprised by the brightness and saturation of colors in the interior, antique tiles on the floor, vintage dishes and much more.
They can offer ten varieties of bread, handmade chocolate, homemade cakes, marmalade, truffles and incredibly delicious cakes. Every lover of sweets is simply obliged to visit this institution. But not the fact that this visit will be the only one. Typically, a cafe becomes a favorite among people who visit it.
Plus, not only sweet tooth will like it here - you can also try sandwiches with ham, mozzarella, turkey and salmon.
Brasserie "Bridge"
Another institution that will not leave indifferent any visitors is, of course, the institution `` Bridge ''. However, you should immediately pay attention that this is a restaurant, which means that the average bill will be above 3,500 rubles. Everything has been done here to impress visitors with both the interior and delicious dishes. Harmonious colors, high ceilings, a variety of lamps and chandeliers, cozy comfortable furniture and friendliness of the staff, together with quiet songs of Aznavour, will decorate any evening. And the famous French chef, who works in the restaurant, will prepare special and delicious dishes of national cuisine. For wine connoisseurs there is a huge wine list.
A few words in the end
There are so many establishments that everyone can like. So, it’s quite realistic to try delicious French dishes, delicate pastries and get in touch with the oldest gastronomic traditions without going beyond the borders of the capital. After all, all this, and not only, can be tasted by going to a French cafe.