CDL (Central House of Writers)

Developed
in collaboration with

grand restaurant at the Central House of Writers on Povarskaya Street — a historical, architectural, and gastronomic landmark of the city. The kitchen serves lavish Russian cuisine, sometimes in an author’s interpretation by Chef Fyodor Verin. Classic beef stroganoff or Pozharsky cutlets sit harmoniously alongside sorrel shchi with pastrami.

what to order

Porcini mushrooms stewed in sour cream An old Russian classic which can be both

“Pozharsky” cutlet Cutlets – or minced meat fried patties – are one of the favorite main dishes in Russian culinary tradition.

Draniki Draniki are crispy potato pancakes popular as a savory breakfast dish in Belarusian and Russian cuisines.

Syrniki (fried cheese cakes) Syrniki are pan-fried cheese cakes made from fresh cottage cheese (tvorog or quark), flour, eggs and sugar.

Olivier salad The Olivier salad was created in 19th‑century Moscow by French chef Lucien Olivier, featuring luxurious ingredients like partridges and lobster.

Shchi Shchi is one of the oldest and most iconic Russian soups

Pirozhki with meat filling Pierozhki with meat filling are great to accompany a bowl of hot broth or with a cup of hot black tea.

Blini Blini (singular: blin) are thin Russian pancakes, similar to crepes.

Vareniki Vareniki are boiled dumplings, usually shaped as half‑moons, with a thin, soft dough wrapper sealing on the edge.

Moscow borsch Borsch is a traditional East Slavic thick vegetable soup with meat broth or vegetarian.

Pelmeni (dumplings) Pelmeni are small boiled or fried dumplings made from thin unleavened dough with a filling

Medovik (Honey Cake) Medovik is a classic Russian layered honey cake with tender, slightly crisp honey biscuits and rich sour‑cream‑based cream.

Beef Stroganoff Sautéed beef in a creamy mustard sauce, originally created for Russian aristocracy

details

Cuisine:: Russian classics
Address:: Povarskaya Street, 50/53, building 1
Avg bill:: $$$$ 4,500–6,000 ₽ per person
Booking:: Required