Casa di Mosca is a restaurant located in an old mansion where Pietro Antonio Solari (Italian architect) once lived. The place will appeal to those who love Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. In the cafe you can enjoy homemade dishes of this sunny European country. And for a pleasant pastime in the fresh air you can visit the patio.
During its existence, Casa di Mosca delighted guests and residents of the capital with the opening of a line of Russian cuisine. Therefore, now you can taste borsch, hodgepodge, okroshka, Stroganov’s beef, etc.
A little bit about the building
The history of this Moscow house began in the winter of 1490. At this time, one of the talented Italian architects of that period, Antonio Solari, came to the capital, sheltered by a white sheet of snow. Despite all his merits (masterpieces and a considerable number of buildings in Milan) after the death of Guiniforte Solari, father and mentor all rolled into one, he finds himself in the center of court intrigues. And while being in a long and deep depression, Solari receives a job offer abroad. He instantly decides to leave for Moscow. The architect had to overcome thousands of kilometers and find himself on a foreign land, where he was soon offered to start building walls, towers and improving the appearance of the Moscow Kremlin.
And here he is on Russian soil, together with his assistants and family. Of course, the house for living was specially chosen near the Kremlin in a certain quarter of the Tverskaya Zastava, or more precisely, in the place where the Casa di Mosca restaurant is now located.
Antonio really liked Russia, open people, glorious generosity and hospitality of the people, even a new name that will become more famous than its real one. But in the fierce cold he insanely yearned for his sunny Italy and dreamed to feel at least for a moment in his native corner.
Did he know back in 1495 that after many years in the same place where he indulged, in his opinion, pipe dreams, an institution with his beloved Italian cuisine, permeated by the atmosphere of his native country, would open?
Welcome
Since then, a lot of time has passed, but Solari's dream came true. Now in the same house where the great Italian architect lived, Casa di Mosca is located, which means "House in Moscow". Now the place Antonio dreamed of has been pleasing with its cosiness and unique color for guests and residents of the capital for many years.
Having visited this institution, every Italian will feel in their native land, and representatives of other nationalities will be transferred to the unforgettable atmosphere of sunny Italy.
Located "Casa di Mosca" (Casa di Mosca) in the heart of Belokamennaya, in the walls of the very house number 3 in Blagoveshchensky Lane. The institution will gladly welcome all fans of Italian, Mediterranean and metropolitan cuisine. And in the fireplace room you will be offered to taste real homemade dishes of a sunny European state.
An unforgettable vacation can also be spent in a relaxed atmosphere in the fresh air in a cozy patio where, hiding from the sun's rays, each visitor can enjoy signature dishes and cold drinks and a glass of sparkling from the bar. By the way, they are prepared according to old Italian recipes, handed down from generation to generation.
As the Italians who came to visit the capital say, in Casa di Mosca Italian cuisine is almost indistinguishable from the original. And all this is due to the fact that only high-quality and, most importantly, fresh ingredients are used for cooking. Hence, the Italians have the feeling that as if every product was bought on the market in their hometown.
All this you will not be told, but professional chefs will demonstrate. Each dish is accompanied by a bright aroma of basil, rosemary, thyme. The delicate taste of mozzarella successfully harmonizes with a variety of seafood, various pickles and jerky gastronomy. Separate attention deserves a beautiful presentation of each dish.
It is also necessary to talk about the wine list of Casa di Mosca (Moscow), which did not leave anyone indifferent. An endless palette of choice will be presented to you by brands of famous Italian (and not only) wines, many types of aromatic coffee, liquors, tinctures and, of course, grappa.
Where is the restaurant Casa di Mosca
Address: Moscow city, Blagoveshchensky lane 3, building 1.
The Italian restaurant is located near the Mayakovskaya metro station. It is necessary to enter the city through the southern lobby, which leads to Triumfalnaya Square. Then, leaving the subway, turn right and go around the corner of the building located on Tverskaya Street. After about 200 meters, turn towards Blagoveshchensky Lane. Walk another 50 meters, turn your head to the right. And immediately see the main entrance to the restaurant Casa di Mosca.
Summer menu
During this period, the entire team of chefs, headed by the chef, gives the opportunity to try seafood dishes, berry desserts and light salads.
Visitors really liked the novelty of the summer menu - squid grilled for 395 rubles. In addition to the banal okroshka cooked on homemade kvass, here you can try incredibly delicious gazpacho made from ripe tomatoes for 290 rubles.
Ice cream from red berries and a fruit and berry smoothie will help to cool off on a hot summer day. The cost for 200 g is 245 rubles.
Well, to complete the summer menu, the Casa di Mosca restaurant (photo below) offers to try a dozen oysters for 395 rubles + a glass of sparkling wine as a pleasant bonus.
The most expensive dishes in the seasonal menu were: ribeye (fragrant and juicy beef steak) and striploin (premium thin-edge steak for 1195 rubles).
Those on a diet are advised to try a fresh salad of fennel with slices of orange for 320 rubles or involutini, which is based on zucchini and Philadelphia cheese.
Lunch menu
The cost of salads ranges from 490 to 800 rubles, you will have to pay 300-700 rubles for snacks, but the cost for cheese platter will pleasantly surprise you - only 790 rubles. As for pasta and similar pasta dishes , their average cost is 600 rubles per serving.
Example of a lunch menu costing 450 rubles
- Salads to choose from:
- Russian salad;
- Greek;
- with chicken and pineapple.
2. Soups:
3. Hot meals:
- chicken galantin with spinach in sour cream sauce;
- prosciutto - pork in tomato sauce;
- fusilli with cheese.
4. Side dishes:
- grilled vegetables;
- boiled potatoes with herbs;
- fusilli with cheese.
5. Drinks:
- Tea coffee;
- juice, fruit drink;
- Home wine.
Wine map
Looking ahead, we will tell you that the price of wines disappointed almost everyone who visited the Casa di Mosca restaurant. You'll find out the price reviews a little lower, but now I want to talk about something else.
The restaurant gives visitors the opportunity to bring alcohol with them, but you must pay the so-called cork fee - 150 rubles. The service will come in handy for those who plan to hold a banquet in the restaurant.
Interior
The design of the hall deserves special attention. Everyone who visits the Casa di Mosca restaurant for the first time (reviews confirm this) has the impression that he was in the Venice Palace. The institution really reigns Italian luxury. All accessories are made in white, ceilings adorn ancient chandeliers, dazzling white walls give a special surroundings. The restaurant is divided into 2 parts: white and mirror rooms.
Coupons and discounts
- By purchasing a coupon for 100 rubles, you give yourself a 50% discount on all dishes from the restaurant’s menu, including bar and wine cards.
- The minimum order amount for activating the coupon should be 1000 rubles, in this case you will have to pay only 500 rubles for the meal.
- The discount is valid for one person. If you plan to visit the establishment of the company, then the coupon must be purchased for each guest.
- Coupon service only takes place if there are no more than 9 people at the table.
- 10% of the service charge is included in the bill if the company has from 10 to 20 people.
- One person can purchase an unlimited number of coupons.
- Before visiting, be sure to book a table by phone and do not forget to indicate the coupon serial number.
- The coupon does not apply to special offers of the bar, menu for banquets and business lunch.
- The coupons described earlier are valid until October 2 of the current year.
Positive reviews
What is the opinion of people about the institution Casa di Mosca? The restaurant receives mixed reviews, but still there are much more good comments.
Many visitors celebrate birthdays and anniversaries in the restaurant, and this is what they think about the cuisine and the cost of the dishes. Despite the high prices, the service and the cuisine at the highest level. Especially people like cheese platter, ravioli and seafood salads. Italians sitting at adjacent tables add a special atmosphere and color. And this is an indicator of the quality of not only the kitchen, but also the atmosphere of the establishment.
More observant visitors noted the idea of the interior. Adriano Celentano's songs are often included in the background, Italian black-and-white cinema is shown on the screens, the walls are decorated with paintings depicting old Moscow. Agree that a properly selected interior is a great addition to traditional cuisine.
Negative reviews
Most of the negative opinions affected, of course, the cost of dishes. Many people drew attention to the fact that without discounts and coupons the institution is quite expensive and not everyone can afford it. It was also noted that, despite the excellent taste of the dishes, the portions are very small. On the cost of wine there is a separate category of reviews. Of course, visitors understand that drinks are brought from Italy, but, in their opinion, paying 1500 rubles for a bottle of sparkling wine is too expensive.
There were also comments about the slowness of the waiters. But the biggest surprise for visitors was the lack of pizza on the menu of an Italian restaurant!
Why visit the Casa di Mosca restaurant
- If you like Italian cuisine and appreciate the variety of dishes, then you should definitely visit this institution.
- The wine list and bar drinks of the restaurant will not leave anyone indifferent.
- Casa di Mosca is located in the center of the capital, in the house where the Kremlin architect lived.
- The atmosphere of the institution can help you plunge into the colors of sunny Italy for several hours.
As you can see, Solari’s dream, although very late, has come true. And let for many years, like the legend of a talented architect and his dream of a small corner reminiscent of his native land, the Casa di Mosca restaurant delights its visitors with the incredible energy, atmosphere and color of sunny Italy, successfully woven with Russian hospitality and beauty land.