Khanty-Mansiysk is a unique city in Russia. In just a few years, he managed to turn from a small town into the real capital of Ugra. Today Khanty-Mansiysk is a sports and cultural center of the district. International and All-Russian biathlon and chess competitions are held here, large-scale cultural events and star meetings are held at the Ugra-Classic concert and theater center.
Businessmen and students come here to hold forums and conferences. There are famous people and tourists from different parts of Russia and foreign countries who visit numerous museums and exhibitions in the city.
For tourists, the city also makes attractive unique dishes of indigenous peoples, which can be tasted in some restaurants in Khanty-Mansiysk.
The basis of Ugra cuisine is fish, venison and meat of wild animals, as well as game, berries and pine nuts. The fish is traditionally cooked, smoked, fried or eaten ice-cream in the form of stroganina. The meat and game are baked or fried to a delicious crust. Unusual desserts are made from berries and nuts. Everything that is rich in Ugra land can be tasted in the restaurants of the city.
Where to go to spend a pleasant evening or just to run for a snack in the capital of Ugra?
Misne Restaurant
Among the indigenous peoples of Ugra, “Misne” is a good fairy who gives luck to hunters and protects them in the forest. Misne Restaurant is a magical place where in the silence of the northern forest you can enjoy roasted wild boar meat or dried venison, sturgeon steak or a fresh sterlet patonka.
The restaurant has its own bakery to delight visitors with fresh pastries. Restaurant guests also celebrate the hospitality of the staff and the highest level of service. The Misne restaurant should be visited by lovers of Russian cuisine and those who want to try amazing dishes that are traditional for the Khanty people. Here, in a cozy interior in the style of a large hunting hall, you can not only eat deliciously, but also relax your soul.
Restaurant "Ugra"
One of the most famous restaurants in Khanty-Mansiysk is located on the ground floor of the prestigious Cronwell Inn Ugra Hotel. Here, for guests and everyone, they will be served breakfast and fed with a delicious lunch or dinner. An open kitchen with a real barbecue also attracts everyone's attention.
Residents and guests of Khanty-Mansiysk appreciate the restaurant "Ugra" for its interior and musical design of the evenings. The luxurious hall, high-class service and an exciting program will give vivid emotions and impressions to each visitor. Here you can not only spend time with your half or friends, but also order a chic banquet or organize a business breakfast. In 2006, the Ugra restaurant received an award in the district competition Ugra Business Leader.
Restaurant "Old Courtyard"
A cozy corner of the hospitable Caucasus in the very center of the cold Khanty-Mansiysk is the Stary Dvor restaurant. The restaurant's guests will enjoy specialties of Caucasian cuisine and the gifts of the Ugra land, exquisite European cuisine and real sea exotic.
For connoisseurs an extensive wine list is presented with traditional Abkhazian and Georgian wines, elite varieties of coffee and tea and a large selection of stronger drinks. The restaurant is extremely popular among residents and visitors of the city, therefore, at lunch, sometimes, there are no empty seats.
Nevertheless, guests in the restaurant "Old Courtyard" are always welcome and greeted with constant friendliness. Visitors note not only the quality of dishes prepared on the open barbecue in the hall, but also the cozy interior and colorful music.
Restaurant "Kinza"
A bright representative of Georgian hospitality in Khanty-Mansiysk is the Kinza restaurant, where guests will be served not only delicious traditional dishes - khachapuri, khinkali, dolma, satsivi, but also real home-made wines, chacha, fresh fruit compotes, soft drinks, a lot of greens and cheeses brought from sunny Georgia. The restaurant is located in a beautiful historic building in a picturesque park.
The small room is decorated in oriental style with traditional ceramic plates and bright colors, so there is an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. The aroma of barbecue prepared by the brazier attracts not only tourists, but also residents of the city again and again. And friendly waiters will definitely invite you to visit the restaurant again.
"Freestyle"
Stroganin from nelma, a muksun with mushrooms and potatoes, a rack of lamb - all this can be found at the Freestyle restaurant in Khanty-Mansiysk. Here visitors are offered Russian, European and traditional Ugra cuisine. A wide variety of meat and fish dishes, author's cuisine and delicious desserts will satisfy even the most demanding tastes.
Fast and high-quality service, laconic and pleasant-looking interior and kitchen are beyond praise - this is what Freestyle residents and visitors love. Guests can enjoy the magnificent view of the forest outside the window or on the summer terrace all year round. Here it is not only pleasant to relax in the company, but also to hold a wedding, banquet or children's party.
Restaurant Taiga Dead End
We can’t talk about the restaurants of Khanty-Mansiysk and not mention the “Taiga Dead End”, which is considered one of the best institutions in the city. And it's not just the design in the Russian folk style.
Guests praise the unsurpassed cuisine rich in Ugra delights. Stroganina from traditional fish varieties, venison and bear meat dishes, baked quail invariably cause delight among visitors. In addition to original dishes, the establishment pleases with high-class service at the level of good metropolitan restaurants. Prices, however, are also at the level of metropolitan restaurants, but according to visitors' reviews, the cuisine is definitely worth it.
Restaurant "Poseidon"
As the name hints, Poseidon is a restaurant with fish dishes. The menu has a lot of dishes from traditional northern fish: muksun, nelma, sterlet, both simple and most sophisticated. The restaurant has large aquariums with crayfish, which, if desired, can be asked to cook. In addition to the variety of fish dishes, Poseidon delights visitors with a meat and game cuisine.
The interior in marine colors and the location on the banks of the Irtysh River make the place even more attractive for visitors who can watch the calm flow of the river through large panoramic windows. Regulars are advised to visit this restaurant, as they value their guests here.
Restaurant "Caravan"
For those who like to eat tasty and fast, the Caravan restaurant in Khanty-Mansiysk is best suited. This is not only a small cozy room, but also an excellent menu.
Here you can order classic European cuisine and delicious Azerbaijani dishes. Live music and a friendly atmosphere make guests feel comfortable.
The quality of service and the location of the restaurant also allow you to safely recommend this place to visit. Banquets, master classes and children's parties are held here, about which guests leave thanks words to the cooks and restaurant staff.