The world of haute cuisine came to the Russian capital after the collapse of the ascetic Soviet way of life, along with other attributes of a beautiful life. It turned out that restaurant art is not limited to the concept of catering, it is a whole cosmos where omnipotent creators operate, creating entire restaurant chains in which chefs - world-famous stars shine.
As in any system of the universe, everything is relative, including such a concept as the most expensive restaurant in Moscow. For one guest to pay a couple of thousand rubles for lunch is a serious waste, for another - the usual size of tips left for a decent service.
Ratings, Ratings
Numerous classifications of restaurants and cafes, which distribute catering establishments according to the chef's skill level, quality of service, cosiness and comfort of the environment, directly affect the reputation and, therefore, the income earned. The profession of restaurant critic for Moscow has already ceased to be exotic, and even the best restaurants take into account their reports, which are published by the media in their work.
As always in any creative environment, among restaurateurs there is no complete agreement on the evaluation criteria for assigning high places in ratings. There are several lists, to which it is considered very useful to increase the prestige of any institution. So, White rabbit - a restaurant located in the business center on Smolenskaya - took unprecedented for Russian restaurateurs 23rd place in the rating of The World's 50 Best Restaurants. Although not all professionals recognize the high prestige of this award, this does not make the achievement of Russian restaurateurs less significant.
White rabbit
The main factor that determines the quality of a modern gourmet establishment is the proposed menu, which means the experience and talent of the chef - a person who determines what and how guests will be fed. Vladimir Mukhin - this is the name of the cook who heads the White rabbit kitchen. The restaurant offers visitors dishes of Russian cuisine, created using modern technology. Using traditional national products, the chef finds unexpected combinations that give rise to a taste highly praised by gourmet professionals and ordinary visitors. For example, a veal tongue baked in bird cherry dough with morel sauce.
Luxurious dishes often become the basis of entire gastronomic performances, imbued with some common bright idea. The interior, inspired by “Alice in Wonderland”, and the magnificent panoramic view of Moscow from the height of the 16th floor are a valuable bonus to culinary delights. The average bill is around 4,000 rubles, so the White Rabbit can be categorized as the Most Expensive Restaurant in Moscow, to which various sources include about 40 establishments.
"Cafe Pushkin"
This restaurant was created in the last year of the 20th century and since then has consistently held high places in a wide variety of ratings. He managed to acquire unique history and traditions, many of which are associated with the name of the great poet. The very location of the restaurant recalls Pushkin - near Tversky Boulevard, where the best restaurants of Moscow have long been located. Today, the Café Pushkin is filled every evening by an exquisite audience, and Andrei Makhov is responsible for the menu, who contributes to creating an atmosphere of the Pushkin era through the use of modern and ancient recipes of Russian and French cuisine.
One of the main advantages of the restaurant is its exquisite interior in the spirit of the 18th century.The building itself, where the institution is located, has an amazing history and dictated to designers how to create the right atmosphere. Seven halls, including “Pharmacy”, “Library”, “Fireplace Hall”, “Cellar”, “Orangery”, give each guest the opportunity to find a place for an unforgettable vacation.
Turandot
Anyone who wants to find out what the most expensive restaurant in Moscow should look like should book a table in a restaurant located on Tversky Boulevard, 26. At this address is the palace, which embodies all the most fantastic concepts of luxury, which has a European character with a touch of Orientalism . The interiors in the style of the palace baroque and its Chinese version - chinoiserie - are filled with furniture and various details that are absolutely consistent with the era when the fabulous palaces of the eastern rulers seemed to be the highest chic for the European. The work on creating the interior of the restaurant lasted more than 6 years and led to fantastic results, which can be estimated by spending about 4,000 rubles.
For this money you can enjoy the gastronomic masterpieces of European and Pan-Asian cuisine. Each of the directions has its own boss: Dmitry Eremeev and a Chinese man from Singapore, Chiang Wai Chong. The presence of brilliant professionals allows the cuisine of a restaurant named after a fabulous Chinese princess to always be on par: the food here is varied and fabulously delicious.
Nobu
The restaurant chain, created by Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa with the help of the brightest stars of show business around the world, has been present in the Russian capital for more than 5 years. In Moscow, in Crocus City, the second institution called Nobu has already opened. The restaurant began operating in the spring of 2015, and it has an international team of chefs: French chef Damien Duvio, sushi prepared under the leadership of Taniguchi Akihiro, and South African master Stuart Bell is responsible for the desserts.
The general concept of cuisine is no different from that which is followed in 33 restaurants of the chain, open in all major cities of the planet: Japanese cuisine with the presence of some South American ingredients. These masterpieces were born on the basis of Nobu's gastronomic philosophy: a restaurant in Moscow is the point of attraction for those who value the deep and natural taste of seafood in harmony with the right texture of vegetables.
Gusyatnikoff
One of the most respectable establishments in Moscow personifies another approach to the organization of the restaurant business. In a large city estate, in a three-story mansion, there is a respectable restaurant with high-quality Russian cuisine and live music, on large areas of which there was a place for separate rooms and cigar rooms. There is a billiard room and even karaoke.
One of the features of this restaurant project is its “sharpening” for banquets and other public events. Restaurant prices may impress an unprepared nature, but real Russian cuisine and sophisticated atmosphere will make the time spent here unforgettable.
"Berth"
Many projects of the famous Moscow restaurateur Arkady Novikov are a symbol of respectability and the highest quality from the general concept to the smallest detail. Such is the restaurant "Pier" located in the Rublevka district. At this place, the number of connoisseurs of the highest quality service is especially large. They are willing to pay, but at the same time they understand the features of restaurant service thoroughly.
The location on the shore of the pond, the proximity of the beach in summer and the ice rink in winter, the forest surroundings give this restaurant a peculiarity that is expressed both in the menu and in the approach to serving guests. The chef, Sergei Nosov, organized a menu of dishes that are especially appreciated in nature, although he did not deprive him of the necessary share of sophistication characteristic of a high-class restaurant.
The number of places in the Russian capital where you can eat and for some time to get rid of problems is great today.The number of establishments claiming the title "The Most Expensive Restaurant in Moscow" is increasing every year. A high gastronomic level and a thoroughly thought out concept are indispensable conditions for success in such a complex business.
