Must-see restaurants in Minsk

  • Kukhmystr

    Minsk

    A stone's throw from the president's office, this charming Belarusian place boasts wooden beams, a tiled fireplace, wrought-iron light fittings and…

  • Enzo

    Minsk

    A hip and happening bistro worthy of the hip and happening street that it’s on, Enzo is justifiably popular, mainly for its burgers and succulent steaks…

  • Bistro de Luxe

    Minsk

    Housed in a gorgeous space with chandeliers, sleek brasserie-style furnishings, a chessboard floor and luxury toilets, Bistro de Luxe has charm and…

  • Laŭka

    Minsk

    This diminutive take-out stop is quickly becoming an institution on hip vul Kastrychnitskaya. During late weekend nights, it can seem like everybody on…

  • Grand Cafe

    Minsk

    This classy place has great service provided by English-fluent servers in tuxedos, and white linen tablecloths starched enough to cause injury. The…

  • Stolle

    Minsk

    Stolle is a great option, with delicious, freshly baked sweet and savoury pies to eat in or take away. Unlike the many other branches in town, this well…

  • Talaka

    Minsk

    This relaxed and cosy basement place is done up in old Belarusian style, complete with waitstaff in period outfits and live folk music on most nights. It…

  • Lido

    Minsk

    This large, upscale stolovaya (cafeteria) with Latvian roots has a huge array of food on display, so it's easy for non-Russian speakers: just point at…

  • La Scala

    Minsk

    A vast trattoria helmed by an Italian chef and awash in Romanesque frescoes, La Scala consistently delivers some of the best food in town from its open…

  • Kamyanitsa

    Minsk

    Wander a couple blocks southeast of the centre for some of the best traditional Belarusian cuisine in town. The draniki (potato pancakes) here are top…

  • Chekhov

    Minsk

    With its Old World furniture and wooden floorboards, this sprawling, light-bathed estate in the middle of Minsk recreates the genteel world of one of…

  • Tapas Bar

    Minsk

    This stylish joint with olive-coloured walls, friendly service and bright dining areas serves up good tapas from a large menu. All the classics are…

  • Tiflis

    Minsk

    The Georgian owner's love of his national cuisine shines through at this understated eatery east of the centre near vast Chalyuskintsaw Park. Start off…

  • Hray

    Minsk

    For authentic Belarusian food in the Old Town look no further than Hray, an unpretentious eatery with stained-glass windows, original draniki (potato…

  • Gambrinus

    Minsk

    This dungeon pub serves a mix of delicious Belarusian and European food and has a 'beer book' with over 100 mostly imported beers, including an impressive…

  • Lido

    Minsk

    It doesn't have quite as much country charm as the flagship Lido on pr Nezalezhnastsi, but this upscale two-storey stolovaya (cafeteria) is more centrally…

  • News Café

    Minsk

    This bustling cafe with a chequerboard floor features a modern international menu with specialities like seabass with pine nuts, octopus, turkey steak…

  • Food Republic

    Minsk

    This modern food court has a half-dozen or so eateries all under one huge industrial-style roof, plus a fantastic terrace with views of the Svislach River…

  • Vasilki

    Minsk

    A giant picture menu guides you through the list of affordable and filling Belarusian and Russian fare at the most central location of this popular chain…

  • My English Granny

    Minsk

    This place has pulled off the incredible feat of making kitschy Victoriana look trendy in its bizarre but very cosy basement location. You'll get meals…

  • Gurman

    Minsk

    A long-running outfit specialising in delicious, freshly made pelmeni (Russian-style ravioli stuffed with meat). Also offers a wide selection of pastas,…

  • Stolle

    Minsk

    A branch of this excellent chain of pie shops, near the train station.

  • Stolle

    Minsk

    A branch of the excellent pie shop.

  • Stolle

    Minsk

    A branch of the excellent pie shop.

  • Pizza Tempo

    Minsk

    This chain has several pizzerias across the city, with each restaurant stylishly decorated and enjoying a relaxed vibe. Citywide delivery is available,…