Polina Cafe

Top choice in Northern European Russia


This spacious cafe is popular with a young crowd and serves good pasta, as well as fish- and meat-based dishes. A sprouting of vegetarian dishes (such as mushroom and eggplant bake, R290) offer some welcome culinary relief for non-carnivores in provincial Russia. Also has a good selection of pastries and a decent wine list.


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