Tverskaya street is a cultural and part-time gastronomic center of the capital. Cafes, bars, catering facilities are found at almost every step. And what about restaurants on Tverskaya?
Their concentration per square meter also rolls over, so the choice is simply huge. All restaurants on Tverskaya want to surprise guests with their own twist, which competitors don’t have. This article provides a brief overview of the most popular ones.
"John Jolie" (Tverskaya 20/1)
This restaurant of Georgian cuisine decided to abandon standard slogans, so at the entrance there is a tearing sign in the form of a lamb, which says that "it is tasteless, expensive, and there are no places." Here is a PR move that works successfully. Going to John Jolie is like getting into a house of a Georgian family. Carpets on the walls, huge authentic clay vases hung with cornucopia everywhere , dishes with a national ornament - the Caucasian flavor is felt here in everything. A reconciliation above the bar hangs all those hard-to-pronounce delicacies that adorn Georgian stalls in the markets (churchkhela, pelamushi, kozinaki). Other restaurants on Tverskaya, and throughout Moscow, cannot boast of such a spacious summer veranda. The decor here is a little different than in the main hall: a canopy, wicker furniture, linen pillows.
The menu itself is decorated with humor: all the same ram shines with sparkling Georgian jokes. Among the specialties here are offered joongjoli. This is one of the most striking and specific delicacies in Georgian cuisine, which is made from the flower buds of a shrub growing only in the Caucasus. It is served by welcome guests. Also, in addition to the more familiar pasties, khinkali, khachapuri, pilaf, kebab, kebab, chahokhbili, chanakhs, kupaty, chkmeruly, tsitsilu, kaurma, kutaby, dolma, achma and much more. It’s definitely not possible to get out of here with an empty stomach, because a well-fed hungry man is not genetically.
“Manito” (Tverskaya, 27, p. 1)
In this restaurant, they are convinced that Mexico is very close to Moscow - just a fork away. An entire gastronomic culture has been recreated here, which dates back to the days of the ancient Aztecs. The interior is very colorful: terracotta-blue colors prevail, tables are covered with tablecloths with a unique pattern, cacti grow everywhere, you can take pictures in real sombrero. To all this we must also add a DJ from Colombia, free dance classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Latin parties and Maryachi musicians playing national motives. The cuisine here is Mexican-Peruvian. It is notable for its sharpness, but here you can specify your preferences and adjust the amount of spices when ordering. The most popular positions are ceviche, burritos, tacos, quesadilla, parihuella, carnitas. No less in demand are cocktails made from exotic fruits.
“Armenia” (Tverskaya, 17)
This restaurant continues the theme of world cuisines. The interior here strikes on the spot with its luxury. This effect is achieved by the combination of white and gold colors in the decoration, mosaic paintings on the walls, wooden furniture with expensive upholstery, forging and stucco moldings with grape motifs. As for the menu, the emphasis is not on the number of dishes on offer, but on quality. All kinds of kebabs are served here, as well as kyuft, tolma, khashlama, khurjin, Armenian okroshka. As for strong drinks, fine wines and cognacs from sunny Armenia will be offered here.
"Tea house number 1" (Tverskaya, 24)
Anyone who is difficult to decide on the choice of cuisine can visit this restaurant chain, as it is designed for a wide gastronomic audience. It serves Uzbek, Georgian, Japanese, Chinese, and Italian dishes. The interior is slightly gravitating to the eastern style: there are many bamboo partitions. The variety of dishes is simply amazing. The menu includes lagman, shurpa, shash kebab, sushi, and pizza. So in "Chaykhon No. 1" you can safely experiment and combine the incongruous.
Novikov (Tverskaya, 3)
Some restaurants on Tverskaya (Moscow) are located in hotels. So Novikov is located on the ground floor of The Ritz-Carlton. It is designed mainly for guests, but the residents of the capital themselves also do not bypass this restaurant. There is a clear geometry in the interior design: the red and gray rectangular chairs look great against the background of black walls, oval wooden tables, a series of round lamps that look like an inverted vase, and windows in the form of rhombuses. The showcase is very effectively framed: mouth-watering fresh vegetables with ice, laid out in even rows.
It serves dishes exclusively from the Land of the Rising Sun. There are rolls, sushi and sashimi already familiar to the Russian stomach, as well as a huge assortment of Japanese first courses (miso soup, tom yang), hot dishes (kobe, ribeye) snacks (kimchi, Japanese tofu, edamame). The emphasis here is on seafood, so here you can try such exotic things as sea rooster, black cod, Chilean sea bass, yellow tail, Kamchatka crab. Rice and noodles impress with a variety of options.
02 Lounge (Tverskaya, 3)
If you go up to the 12th floor of the same hotel, then there is a beautiful terrace overlooking the Kremlin and Red Square. Here you can look at the capital from above, abstract from the bustling metropolis in the lounge atmosphere. And they feed here mainly Japanese dishes. But the main feature of the institution is alcoholic cocktails, which include the most unexpected ingredients, such as elderberry, horseradish or radish.
Scenario (Tverskaya, 22a)
A little European romance in its everyday life suggests adding this cafe-restaurant. Here from time to time there are theme nights of music with different scenarios (hence the name). The interior is decorated in modern style. A huge number of sofas and chairs of various shapes and colors are collected here. And the cuisine at Scenario is Mediterranean. The multi-colored palette of appetizers and salads is replaced by variations on the theme of pasta, pizza and focaccio; gourmet fanfare comes with delicious hot dishes with many types of meat, fish and poultry, including grilled ones. In addition to Italian dishes, there are some elements of Serbian (burger cutlets) and French (veluté soup) cuisine.
"Mug" (Tverskaya, 7)
So simply and meaningfully called the beer restaurant, which immediately sets in a democratic way. This place is for sports fans and just beer lovers. The institution has large plasma screens for broadcasting matches. But in no case can not be considered "Mug" eatery, where they go to drink beer and have a bite. The menu here is mainly simple and familiar international dishes with a bias towards home cooking (borsch, kebab, dumplings, pancakes). I am glad that the prices in the circle are very moderate. In the neighborhood there are other beer restaurants (Tverskaya): Lookin Rooms and Bellis Bar.
"Rake" (Tverskaya, 18, p. 1)
The slogan of this institution is "delicious at home." The atmosphere here is elegant, reminiscent of illustrations in books with fairy tales. And the prices for the center of Moscow are just comic. The menu is European, although most come to eat traditional borsch, pickle, and Kiev cutlets. Simple and usual for the stomach side dishes, vitamin salads, hearty first courses explain why many people want to step on such a "rake" again and again. Many restaurants (Tverskaya St.), like this one, were catering establishments in the past. Although since then they have undergone dramatic changes in interior design, service and menu quality, they have maintained their democratic character. Prices here are more affordable for the average resident of the capital, so many office workers come here every day to dine.
“Dial” (Tverskaya, 12, p. 1)
Some restaurants on Tverskaya are attracted not by some special menu, but by the format of the establishment. Here is the “Dial” among such. This institution positions itself as an anticafe. There is a completely different approach to rest in restaurant-type establishments. They pay for the time spent in the “Dial” (as the name hints). A minute is quite inexpensive: 3 rubles in the first hour and 2 rubles, starting from the second. Tea, coffee, sweets are included in the price of time. You can also bring food with you. People come here who love to work outside the home. The institution is decorated in the style of a home apartment, where everyone will find their own nook. The “Dial” hosts live music concerts, workshops, conversation evenings, movie nights. But there are two taboos - smoking and alcohol.
Restaurant "Aragvi" on Tverskaya
This is a legendary institution, which every Muscovite probably heard about. Aragvi (a restaurant in Moscow on Tverskaya) is located on the site of the Dresden Hotel, built in the 19th century. Turgenev, Nekrasov, Pirogov, Pushkin, Chekhov stayed in it. And the building itself is considered one of the oldest surviving stone buildings in Moscow. Aragvi (a restaurant in Moscow on Tverskaya) was opened back in 1938 and still exists today. He was considered the most elite in the USSR. The party elite constantly dined here.
The restaurant "Aragvi" on Tverskaya in the menu has two bright directions: Russian and Caucasian. It serves dishes familiar from childhood: mincemeat, jellied meat, pike caviar, homemade pickles, cabbage rolls, dumplings, fish soup, borsch, but this assortment is not limited. The menu includes chakapuli, chkmeruli, kharcho, canahi, hichina, mchadi, phali, ajapsandali, gebzhalia, salad of pork ears, tsitsmati and much more. The assortment of dishes resembles the content of the “Books about tasty and healthy food” popular in the USSR. Arriving at the Aragvi restaurant on Tverskaya (the photo of which is presented below), guests with good taste will definitely appreciate the impeccable interior. They will also like musical accompaniment.
Restaurants on Tverskaya Street, of course, are not affordable for everyone. The average bill in most of them is 2,000 rubles. Nevertheless, there are more than enough visitors there. And if it comes to weekends, then a table is generally best booked in advance.