What (& Where) Do You Eat in Russia? - Konyushennaya area

Sorry I've been away for a while.  But after all of those posts on Israel, I needed a break!  Plus, I was on a trip that took me from Brussels to Paris to Memphis to Pittsburgh (and then back home) in less than 2 weeks. 

I'm working on a post from a trip that we took to Prague over my birthday (over 1 month ago).  But in the meantime.....................................................

 "What do you eat in Russia?".  It's a natural question, that we get from almost anyone when they learn that we live in Russia. Where do you eat?  What do you eat?  Do you eat Russian food?  Is the food any good?

So I thought I'd do a few posts on this topic.  Because we really can't complain.  At all!  Within 10-20 minutes walking distance from our apartment, we have a lot of really good & interesting restaurants.

So today's post is about one particular area - Bolshaya Konyushennaya Ulitza (Street) and Konyushennaya Ploshad (Square).  I thought I'd show you some restaurants

We live within the green strip on the map near Admiralteistvo.  And the street I'm highlighting is Bolyshaya Konnushennaya, about a 10-15 minute walk from our apartment

Here is Konyushennaya Ulitsa

 

 So let's start in Spain, of all places.  Barcelona is fairly new, and specializes in Tapas.  VERY busy, especially from 9pm-2am.  Good Sangria.  And really smoky until Russia put the smoking ban into effect for all restaurants & bars on June 1st (yea!).  It's a fun place, and in the summer they now have an outdoor terrace.

 

A few shops down is one of our favorites, Mollie Mews Irish Pub.  A good selection of cold beer, good appetizers (classic Russian apps are fried rye bread strips with garlic and cheese, smoked sausage, and smoked Russian string cheese).  And another place with a patio in the summer. 

 

Yes, the window says they are open from 12pm until 6AM.  Party on!

 

There are actually 3 pubs on this street.  Here's the English one, The Tower Pub.

Another one we like is O'Hooligans.  Big beer selection, some good local pub grub, and a fun place to watch football.

So many choices, where to start?................

 

Next, let's move to the end of the street and turn right onto Konyushennaya Ploshad.  Here are a few more upscale places, and it's where a lot of the clubs are.

Tao is a new one that we recently discovered.  It's Pan-Asian food - Thai, Chinese, Japanese.  Nice sushi menu.  A little trendy and "where the beautiful people go", which means it's great for people watching

Right next door is Barbaresco.  A favorite of a few of our friends, so we go here pretty often.   Upscale Italian food, with a menu that changes every season.  The pasta dishes are great, as is the cheese and charcuterie platters.  The wine list is mostly Italian, and is not unreasonably priced like many of the local "upscale" places.

And then we have Jamie.  Jamie Oliver, that is.  It's very good and well priced - classic Italian, burgers, a big selection of antipasti and salads that they serve on big wooden planks, and a variety of grilled meat and fish options.  I've eaten at another Jamie's Italian in Dubai and it's the same exact menu. But consistency can be good!

 

More to come on this topic......we have lots of options and Pat & I rarely miss a meal!