The restaurant is, of course, a place to eat and relax. Therefore, the menu and the interior are important. But when a restaurant has a legend, it makes it unusual, not like everyone else. If you are interested in a special place, then Saxon + Parole is a restaurant that is definitely worth a visit.
Legend
The name of the institution is directly related to the history of the races. Everyone who enjoys horses is familiar with the names Saxon, Parole. These are the nicknames of two beautiful animals that left a bright mark on history.
Saxon is a magnificent black stallion who won the prestigious Belmont Horse Race held in New York. Thanks to the unique horse, its owner, industrialist from America Pierre Lorillard, earned a huge fortune. However, no matter how brilliant Saxon’s career, it can not be compared with the achievements of another stallion, who was named Password.
The most amazing thing is that the Password was not very beauty, strength or grace. Outwardly, he was unprepossessing, no one had any hopes for him. Therefore, when the horse suddenly began to leave his rivals far behind him and win the races again and again, it became a sensation. The stallion performed brilliantly for twelve years, earned a huge amount of money to its owner and ended up in the Hall of Fame, which is located in the US National Race Museum.
Saxon, Parole became symbols of a restaurant located in New York on the border of upper and lower Manhattan. Here we are glad to see all the guests, regardless of what social status a person has. In Moscow, you can visit the institution, which is an adaptation of the American idea.
Interior
The design of the restaurant is very well suited for the definition of "aristocratic". This place is literally the twin brother of the original American institution, both in terms of interior and menu.
The design used neutral natural shades, which looks expensive and elegant. A beautiful chandelier, large mirrors and necessarily portraits of two famous horses, whose history is immortalized in the name of the restaurant.
The space is divided into several rooms, which makes you feel more comfortable and comfortable. The halls are slightly different in mood, but the overall style is clear-cut.
Soft light, an abundance of natural wood in decoration, free arrangement of tables make the atmosphere calm and conducive to relaxation, leisurely conversations over a glass of good wine.
In addition to the restaurant, there is also a bar, which is distinguished by the fact that its cocktail menu is almost an absolute copy of New York.
Restaurant Saxon and Parole (Moscow): menu
The kitchen is run by chef Brad Fermery. Special attention is paid to seafood delicacies, fresh fish, grilled meats, and hits typical of New York - portobello mushroom steak and mousse .
Seafood specialties include oysters, a seafood tower. As an appetizer, which is called the “first course” here, they offer rabbit terrine, grilled octopus, tuna or beef tartare , and cauliflower cream soup.
It is recommended to try homemade pots that serve seasonal mousses with grilled baguette.
As the main dish, which is called the "second course", you can choose steaks, burgers, baked fish, lamb shank, mushroom lasagna.
For dessert - whiskey ice cream, chocolate soufflé, cinnamon donuts, chocolate silk cake with roasting and whipped cream.
The drinks
Saxon + Parole - a restaurant whose wine list is made up of samples considered the best in the wine tradition of America and Europe. Here you can try both the products of famous wine houses and small, but very interesting wineries, thus discovering something new for yourself.
The bar card is famous for a variety of cocktails, which all guests respond extremely enthusiastically. Saxon + Parole - a restaurant, cocktail recipes in which almost perfectly copy those served in Manhattan. Now, in order to try them, you do not need to fly across the ocean. There are dessert, aperitif, classic and non-alcoholic mixes.
Where is?
Restaurant Saxon + Parole (Moscow), as befits such an aristocratic place, is located in a prestigious area near the Patriarch's Ponds. This place is visited mostly by wealthy residents of the capital. Address: Spiridonevsky Lane, 12/9. The institution does not have its own parking.
On weekdays, guests are welcome from twelve in the afternoon until midnight. On weekends, from ten in the morning until midnight. It is recommended to reserve a table in advance, for this you need to call 8 (903) 755-03-43.
Saxon + Parole: reviews
The Tripadvisor website contains over 100 responses from people who have visited this restaurant. He was rated four out of five points.
The institution is called stylish, thoughtful design, praise the cuisine, especially lamb and burger, steaks with brain bone sauce, the service is considered worthy. A varied wine list, cocktails are celebrated. Especially unanimous guests recommend the Manhattan cocktail.
But there are people who believe that the location of the restaurant is its only advantage. Some visitors believe that the tables are not far enough from each other, and also not everyone is satisfied with the serving of dishes and the portion size, the cost of wine. They also warn that if you want a table in a certain place, you must book it in advance, otherwise you may not be seated very well.
In general, guests write that Saxon + Parole is a restaurant worth visiting. Not everything is perfect in it, but the place is quite “tasty” and sincere.