In the area of the metro station "Lubyanka" there are a large number of catering establishments. Which of them are the most popular among Muscovites? What cafes on the Lubyanka are most often recommended for visiting? Let us consider the list of the best of them with an indication of some features.
Bon app
Bon App, a small cafe-pizzeria, attracts visitors with its original interior, which is designed in a simple and very elegant style. There is a huge amount of green plants, decorative stone, as well as elements from natural wood.
In this cafe near the metro station "Lubyanka" offers a large menu consisting of dishes of Italian and European cuisine. Many visitors to the place, having been here, note with especially laudatory comments the taste of the Asian salad with shrimps, as well as roasted duck breast with plum and baked apple. Many also consider the pricing policy of the institution acceptable - the average bill here is about 1000 rubles.
You can visit the Bon App from 9 a.m. to noon. There is a cafe on Nikolskaya street, 25.
Carne vino
Carne Vino is a cafe in Moscow (on Lubyanka), which offers its visitors excellent dishes prepared in the style of European cuisine. Most of them are complemented by chef's copyright notes, which make the taste of culinary masterpieces more harmonious. According to visitors to Carne Vino, the most original dishes served here are spicy bean soup with smoked meats, smoked duck paste with lingonberry jelly, and also a juicy chicken with a crispy crust, baked according to a signature recipe. Despite the originality of the menu, the average score for it is low - it is about 1000 rubles.
The reviews about Carne Vino say that this cafe is a place ideally suited for sincere gatherings in the company of family members or friends, as well as for romantic dates.
The cafe in question is located on Lubyanka at the address: Kuznetsky Most, 21/5. You can visit it at any time from noon to midnight.
Chinatown (China Town)
Considering the list of the capital’s most popular establishments located in the Lubyanka district, attention should be paid to Chinatown Cafe, which serves Chinese-style home-cooked food.
Looking at the menu of the establishment, many guests note its originality - the pages of the proposed list contain such unique positions as bananas and caramelized apples, fried noodles with beef and Chinese-style Russian salad. The pricing policy of the institution captivates not only Muscovites, but also guests of the city. So, the average cost of lunch in this place is not more than 1000 rubles, which many visitors to Chinatown consider to be an acceptable indicator.
Chinatown is located at 25 Lubyansky passage, Building 1. You can visit this place on any day of the week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Il forno
Considering the rating of the best cafes and restaurants near the Lubyanka, you should pay attention to the popular coffee shop of the highest class - Il Forno. Many Muscovites consider this institution quite expensive, since the average cost of coffee drinking here is about 2-3 thousand rubles. However, despite this, Il Forno has a large number of fans and regular visitors who appreciate the warmth and comfort prevailing in the institution, as well as high-quality service.
The menu of Il Forno coffee shop includes not only hot drinks and sweets, but also a small list of Italian dishes. Of these, octopus tentacles with chili pepper, shrimp and cucumber gazpacho, as well as risotto with asparagus, Kenyan beans and Pesto sauce are recognized as especially popular.
The interior of the institution in question is presented in the style of Italian classics. Here visitors can comfortably sit on expensive upholstered furniture. Throughout the day, the quiet atmosphere of the Il Forno Hall is created by softly playing background music. According to many fans of this Italian cafe, in its walls you can spend time with your family or with your soulmate.
Il Forno is located at: Neglinnaya street, 8/10, building 1. You can visit the restaurant from 8 a.m. to midnight (on weekends the coffee shop is open from 11 a.m.).
Let's rock bar
Excellent American cuisine at a low cost can be tasted by visiting Let's Rock Bar - a cafe on the Lubyanka, located on Kuznetsky Most, 4/3. Many Muscovites like the fact that the institution in question can be visited at any time of the day or night - it operates around the clock. As for the average size of the account, it amounts to no more than 1000 rubles - this also pleases the guests of the establishment.
Speaking about the menu, the majority of Let's Rock Bar fans note that among his positions there are a large number of dishes prepared according to unique author's recipes. Among the regular visitors, the most popular positions are: grilled salmon fillet, chicken breast with vegetable julienne, and grilled pork tenderloin medallions. The guests of this establishment also note the high level of service for each client, which is traditional for the cafe in question at Lubyanka.
Let's Rock Bar is a place where excellent draft beer is served and smoky hookah is hammered. Every evening the local audience is entertained by pop and rock tunes.
Lova Lova Multibar
Lova Lova Multibar is a magnificent cafe with karaoke at Lubyanka, which offers its visitors not only delicious cuisine, but also a wonderful atmosphere saturated with friendly warmth and fun. Many regular visitors note that, once in the institution in question, you can forget about everything in the world and enjoy the music, games, and entertainment programs that are held here regularly.
Lova Menu Lova Multibar is a list combining European and traditional Japanese cuisine. Among the visitors, the most popular positions are: pumpkin cappuccino soup with coconut milk foam and Thai pasta, salad with striploin roast beef with asparagus and almond oil, as well as dorado fillet with berry sauce. The reviews about the institution in question very often say that a large assortment of desserts is offered here, from the list of which the most famous among the guests is meringue with lime biscuit and raspberry sorbet. The average bill in Lova Lova Multibar is about 1000-1500 rubles - this is quite acceptable for the proposed level of service and the quality of the prepared dishes.
Lova Lova Multibar is located on Pokrovka (d.1). This cafe is open from noon to midnight from Sunday to Thursday, and on other days the establishment closes at 6 a.m.
Maska
Maska karaoke bar is another metropolitan establishment that, in addition to excellent interior and deliciously prepared food, offers its visitors excellent opportunities for entertainment in the company of friends. Many visitors to the cafe on the Lubyanka Maska say that you can have a great rest here, having secluded themselves in a separate room. Some visitors say that it is in the "Mask" that they spend their most fun holidays, accompanied by a banquet designed for a small company.
The menu of Maska cafe combines the most original dishes of European cuisine. Among the most popular of them are orecchiatte with spinach and salmon, as well as a signature salad with marbled beef. As for the cost of dishes, the majority of visitors to the institution consider it somewhat overpriced - the average bill for lunch at the Mask is about 1,500-2,000 rubles.
Maska is located on Maroseyka, 7/8, Building 1. Visiting the institution is possible on any day of the week from 6 pm to 6 am.
Shell, Yes
Shell, Yes - one of the best projects of Lera Golovanova, which was successfully implemented in the capital. This institution every day receives a lot of enthusiastic comments from visitors who like deliciously cooked food and a pleasant atmosphere. Despite the very high pricing policy established in it (3-4 thousand at the expense of), Shell, Yes is very popular among Muscovites.
The menu of this upscale cafe next to Lubyanka offers exquisite dishes of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, which are prepared according to the chef's own ideas. The most famous items on the Shell, Yes menu are: sea cataplane, signature Hell, Yes soup, and crab pasta.
Shell, Yes is open every day from noon to midnight. There is a cafe on Rozhdestvensky Boulevard, 10/7.
Varvara
Original dishes of Russian cuisine can be tasted by visiting the Varvara cafe located on Petrovka 23/10 (building 5). The menu of this establishment contains on its pages several types of vinaigrette that visitors love. It also serves pasta with mint pesto and mushrooms and, in addition, guests of the cafe in question at Lubyanka can taste home-made smoked duck breast with signature marmalade made onion. The average cost of lunch in a cafe is about 1,500 rubles.
The interior of Varvara cafe is a figment of the imagination of the famous designer Anastasia Kasparyan. Each detail used in the interior of the room combines sophistication and traditional Russian style. National embroidery patterns can be found on many elements made of fabric, as well as in the ornament of dishes. Moreover, the brand logo of the institution is a symbol characteristic of the Slavic people - it depicts the guardian of the family hearth.
"Apartment number 5"
Of the total number of restaurants and cafes on the "Lubyanka", you should definitely highlight the institution called "Apartment No. 5". It is a small cafe with a capacity of 25 seats. In the warmer months, the establishment has an outdoor terrace with a capacity of up to 30 people.
The menu "Apartments No. 5" is represented by dishes of author's American cuisine, the originality of which is often noted in their reviews by visitors to the establishment. Moreover, guests like the prices presented in the menu - the average bill size is less than 1000 rubles.
Some guests of the institution in their positive reviews say that it has all the conditions that are ideal for a pleasant pastime for children. The cafe has highchairs, a separate menu, and regular performances are held for this group of visitors.
There is a cafe "Apartment No. 5" at the address: Lubyansky proezd, 5, building 1. The institution operates from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Kitchen
Children's cafe on the Lubyanka Kitchen is ideal for holding an event organized in honor of the birthday of the child, as well as just for a pleasant and fun pastime. It is located in the building of Detsky Mir, located at Teatralny Proezd, 5.
The cafe menu contains on its pages a large selection of children's dishes, salads, as well as soft drinks. The cost of dishes in the Kitchen is relatively low - the average bill is on average 800 rubles.