DR. Zhivago

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r. Zhivago is a grand café on the ground floor of the historic Hotel National, with views toward the Kremlin and Manege Square, and a recommendation from the Michelin Guide. The main hall displays reproductions of major Soviet-era paintings — Malevich, Petrov-Vodkin, Deineka, Samokhvalov — while an inner room takes its black-lacquer, gold-ceilinged look from Palekh lacquer boxes. The menu reworks Russian classics such as pozharsky cutlets, sturgeon aspic, and caviar service, backed by a vodka bar of polugar, samogon, and infused spirits.

what to order

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ukha It is still very popular among fishermen and tourists, both professionals and amateurs

Golubtsy Golubtsy (singular: golubets) are stuffed and stewed cabbage rolls that count among the most classic comfort‑food dishes in Russian cuisine.

Fermented cabbage (sauerkraut) Vegetable appetizer and a component of other dishes.

Rasstegai Rasstegai is a traditional Russian open‑top pie often filled

Fish kulebyaka Kulebyaka is a traditional Russian pie known for its elaborate, layered fillings wrapped in dough.

Mushroom soup There is nothing better than bringing your trophies from the wild and frying them in a pan or making mushroom soup.

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.

details

Cuisine:: Modern Russian
Address:: Mokhovaya St., 15/1, Hotel National
Avg bill:: $$$ 2,500–4,000 ₽ per person
Booking:: Required