Moscow is replete with establishments where you can relax and enjoy yourself, as well as spend time with benefit. One of such places with a reigning atmosphere of fun and comfort is the Arbat Restaurant. The institution is a well-known cultural and entertainment center, located at: st. Novy Arbat, 21, Central Administrative District (metro station: Arbatskaya, Smolenskaya).
History
Restaurant "Arbat" (photo presented in the article) was opened in 1967 on Ave. Kalininsky in Moscow. In those days, the institution was considered the largest restaurant in Europe and as such was listed in the Guinness Book of Records. Restaurant "Arbat" has always enjoyed extraordinary popularity among residents of the capital and its guests. The institution quickly turned into one of the new Moscow attractions and was included in the list of priority objects of tourist routes. The initial staff of the Arbat restaurant was about 1 thousand people. The menu represented dishes of traditional Russian cuisine, the institution was assigned a luxury category.
According to the organizers, the restaurant "Arbat" was to serve as a cultural and entertainment center. The stage was equipped with a large dance floor. Under the main hall, the Labyrinth night restaurant was located, which existed until the mid-1970s. A jazz orchestra sounded in the Arbat restaurant, the only variety show program in Moscow was conducted. It is known that many future stars began to sing on the stage of the institution: S. Zakharov, I. Allegrova, M. Khlebnikova and others.
In 1982, the institution was awarded a special prize as "the best European restaurant for hosting banquets at the highest level." The economic conditions of the “new Russia” made it possible to arrange a casino in the Arbat restaurant, which was closed in 2009 among other similar establishments.
Arbat today
In the banquet and concert hall "Arbat", guests primarily note the presence of professional management and an excellent menu. In addition, visitors respond positively to the stylish and cozy space of the restaurant, which carefully preserves the good traditions of hospitality of the old Arbat.
Location, interior
The restaurant is equipped with modern lighting, sound, projection equipment, plasma panels, the possibility of organizing art photo exhibitions and vernissages, fashion shows, etc. Arbat Centers has the opportunity to offer guests several rooms with a capacity of 50 to 1 thousand people, which include various seating options (traditional, Italian, European) There is a wardrobe for 1 thousand places. In the Arbat restaurant, reviews note the presence of a unique ceiling of 6.8 m in height, on which decorations, a laser screen and equipment for acrobatic and variety circus performances are suspended. The provided form of tables: oval, round, square, rectangular.
Tropicana
The Arbat structure includes the Tropicana restaurant of Polynesian cuisine, unique for the Russian capital, with a characteristic stylish and cozy interior and for up to 500 people. The restaurant interior is completely subordinate to the idea of the establishment. It is represented by ethnic Polynesian motifs. The unique atmosphere of the resort is created by the presence of wicker furniture, pagan totems, a bamboo placer, warm, dim light and pleasant music. The halls are everywhere decorated with aquariums with exotic fish and all kinds of decorative elements.
Kitchen
One of the main features of the restaurant "Arbat" reviews is called excellent cuisine (Russian, Italian, European), worthy of the most demanding connoisseurs of meals. In addition, guests note, visitors are always welcomed with excellent service and an atmosphere of hospitality. An additional menu is presented by dishes of national Russian cuisine, a pastry shop, and grill.
Restaurant "Arbat": menu
The institution offers guests a variety of menu options. In addition, the staff provides assistance in the selection of dishes for a banquet or buffet, in the preparation of alcohol cards, wine and banquet menus. The restaurant has at its disposal powerful production equipment and services of highly professional cooks. Chef BKZ "Arbat" conducts Test food * for expert tasters of companies. Based on the results of the meetings, experts recommend serving dishes convenient for the chosen format of the event and the service form. It is allowed to bring your own alcohol.
The menu of the Tropicana restaurant (Arbat) represents one of the most popular culinary trends - Fusion cuisine. Dishes are prepared from meat, tropical fruits, all kinds of seafood. The reviewers share their great impressions of exploring the taste of “Polynesian sauté with veal and lamb on lemon grass skewers”. The restaurant's signature dish is called Fried Roll Arbat. There is a wide selection of hot rolls with crisp and stuffed with smoked eel, crab, cheese, asparagus, with fragrant ginger petals, sesame seeds and others. Each dish is called a masterpiece of cooking.
Services
The presence of excellent cuisine is not the only pride of the institution. The authors of the reviews, among other things, indicate that the institution holds bright corporate events, weddings, banquets, parties and presentations. Restaurant "Arbat" reviews are called a great place for anniversaries, weddings, children's parties, corporate events. Payment in cash, by credit card, etc.
Service
The review sponsored service is characterized as flawless. The waiters are called real professionals, they are almost invisible, and appear only when they need to.
Facilities
The guests' comfort in the entertainment center is ensured by the presence of a convenient entrance, secured parking, security, hostess service, air conditioning, Wi-Fi coverage area, make-up latrines with a separate entrance and technical rooms. In addition, there is a stage, lighting of floristic and decorative design, a platform offering cocktail and hookah services, as well as a cigar, dance and bartender show. Available music options: DJ, live, pop / rock, background. Additional services: video and photography, catering. For children are provided: chairs, cartoons, coloring books, pencils.
Advantages and disadvantages
The undoubted advantages of the Arbat restaurant are the presence of the original ethnic interior, a full range of entertainment services, excellent acoustics and the ability to view the scene from all points of the hall. The disadvantage is considered not the best air conditioning system.
Conclusion
According to reviews, RRC "Arbat" is a very crowded and popular place. Here, original theater performances are systematically held, in which circus, pop, musical and dance genres are combined. The institution organizes weddings and corporate parties, hosts interesting exhibitions, receptions. Many reviewers like that “Arbat” is allowed to bring their own liquor, as well as the fact that cooks and pastry chefs in the restaurant carry out individual orders. In addition to the excellent cuisine and the comfortable atmosphere of the establishment, the authors of the reviews note the excellent hospitality, helpfulness and professionalism of the staff. Everyone who wants to eat and have a good time is recommended to visit this institution.