Beluga: Caviar Bar and Modern Russian Cuisine in Moscow

By Moscow Vibes · October 7, 2026 · Updated October 14, 2026

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Beluga is a modern Russian restaurant in central Moscow, on the 2nd floor of the Hotel National near Manezhnaya Square. The official website puts the focus on a caviar bar and a degustation menu, which makes it a good choice for a slower dinner rather than a casual drop-in.

Be careful not to confuse it with the separate Beluga Caviar Bar in GUM. The two venues share a name but are different places.

Quick Facts

Russian name	Белуга
Address	Mokhovaya Street 15/1, Hotel National, 2nd floor, Moscow 125009 (address from an older Tripadvisor listing; confirm) OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
District	Tverskoy
Metro	Okhotny Ryad (Sokolnicheskaya Line (Line 1, red), Near Manezhnaya Square; the walking time was not verified) Teatralnaya (Zamoskvoretskaya Line (Line 2, green), A short walk; the time was not verified) Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line (Line 3, dark blue), A short walk; the time was not verified)
Opening hours	Daily from 12:00 to 00:00; some listings give 09:00 to 23:00, so confirm. (as of October 2026 – check the official site)
Admission	No entry fee. Menu prices in RUB were not read in full; the official site lists desserts at the moderate price level (₽₽) each, and the caviar bar and degustation menu have their own pages.
Best time to visit	The official site gives hours from 12:00 to 00:00, and evenings suit a caviar and degustation dinner, though crowd patterns were not verified. A table with a view of the Kremlin is best at dusk, for example with an evening booking at 20:00; ask for such a table when you book.
Recommended duration	About 2 to 3 hours for dinner or a degustation menu
Cuisine	Modern Russian, with a caviar bar
Price level	€€€€
Reservations	Reservations are made through the Booking button on the official site or by phone at +7(495)901-03-36 or +7(916)667-03-99. An online booking may go unconfirmed, while a phone call can secure a table with a view of the Kremlin, so phone to confirm. Email addresses are on the contacts page. Delivery or takeaway was not verified.
Website	belugamoscow.ru/en/index
Last updated	October 11, 2026

Why Visit Beluga?

Beluga is worth considering if you want a central Moscow dinner built around Russian ingredients and caviar rather than a generic fine-dining menu. The restaurant’s official site emphasizes its caviar bar, and the tasting-menu format gives you a clear way to turn the meal into a longer evening.

Its biggest practical advantage is location: it sits inside the Hotel National, a short walk from Manezhnaya Square and the Kremlin area, so it fits neatly into a sightseeing day.

Highlights of Beluga

A caviar-focused dinner

Beluga’s main draw is its caviar bar, which the official site says offers 15 varieties of black caviar. That makes it easy to try several styles in one sitting instead of ordering a single tin as an add-on.

Tip: If caviar is your priority, tell the staff you want a comparison-style tasting rather than ordering it piecemeal.

Degustation menu for a slower pace

The restaurant also lists a degustation menu, so the meal can be structured as a longer tasting dinner rather than a quick stop between sights.

Tip: Check the current menu on the official site before you book, especially if you want to compare it with the main menu.

Central location for an evening out

Beluga is inside the Hotel National on Mokhovaya Street, close to Manezhnaya Square. That puts it in an easy evening-walk zone for Red Square and the Kremlin.

Tip: Book dinner toward the end of the day if you want to come straight from sightseeing without rushing.

Not the GUM venue

The name is easy to confuse with the Beluga Caviar Bar in GUM, which is a separate venue.

Tip: When you reserve, make sure the address is the Hotel National, 2nd floor, not GUM.

What to Order

A caviar tasting at the caviar bar, with up to 15 varieties of black caviar, according to the official site
The degustation menu, listed on the official site
The dessert with pistachio, jalapeno and dried gooseberry, listed at a moderate price level (₽₽) on the site
The dessert with apple, spruce and Crimean strawberry, listed at a moderate price level (₽₽) on the site

Atmosphere

Beluga is on the 2nd floor of the Hotel National, so the setting feels more formal than a street-level restaurant. The room is built around the caviar-bar idea, which gives the dinner a slower rhythm and makes it best for a sit-down meal rather than a quick bite.

Because it is in the center of Moscow, the mood suits an evening out after sightseeing. If you want the most pleasant setting, ask for a window table when you book.

History of Beluga

Beluga is a modern Moscow restaurant rather than a historic dining room with a long public backstory. The reliable details that matter for visitors are its current caviar-bar concept, tasting menu, and location inside the Hotel National.

Do not confuse it with the separate Beluga Caviar Bar in GUM; that is a different venue.

Reservations and Ordering at Beluga

Reservations are available through the official website, and the restaurant also lists phone numbers there. Booking is the safest way to secure your preferred time or seating.

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How to Get to Beluga

Beluga is inside the Hotel National on Mokhovaya Street, near Manezhnaya Square.

Nearest metro stations:

Okhotny Ryad (Sokolnicheskaya Line, Line 1, red)
Teatralnaya (Zamoskvoretskaya Line, Line 2, green)
Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line, Line 3, dark blue)

From any of these stations, plan for a short walk into the hotel. Once inside, follow signs to the 2nd floor.

Accessibility

Beluga is on the 2nd floor of the Hotel National. Step-free access and lift convenience were not verified, so ask the hotel or the restaurant in advance if accessibility matters.

Food Nearby

Inside the Hotel National, Grand Cafe Dr. Zhivago is on the ground floor. In the wider area, there are many options around Manezhnaya Square and Red Square, but the separate Beluga Caviar Bar in GUM should be treated as a different venue.

What to Bring

A smart-casual outfit is the safest choice for dinner here. Bring your reservation details on your phone, and check the current menu online before you go if you want to plan around the caviar bar or tasting menu.

Photography Rules

No specific photography policy was verified on the official site. If you want to photograph dishes or the dining room, ask staff first and avoid flash during dinner service.

Family Suitability

The restaurant is better suited to adults, couples, and food-focused visitors than to families with small children. If you are coming with children, check table space, timing, and any child-specific policy directly with the restaurant before booking.

Moscow Vibes Tips

Two places in Moscow use the name Beluga, so always check that your booking says Hotel National, 2nd floor.
If you want a window table, mention it during booking rather than at the door.
The degustation menu is the better option if you want the meal to feel like an occasion rather than a single-course dinner.
Combine the restaurant with Red Square or the Kremlin area to make the location work for you.

Make an Outing of Your Visit to Beluga

Beluga is within walking distance of places that pair well with a meal. A simple way to build the outing:

Before or after your meal

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Moscow Museum of Archaeologyabout 200 m away (~3 min walk) · typical visit: About 45 minutes to 1 hour
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Vernadsky State Geological Museum Moscowabout 250 m away (~4 min walk) · typical visit: About 2 to 3 hours
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State Historical Museum Moscowabout 300 m away (~4 min walk) · typical visit: 2.5–4 hours

Time needed: plan about 6.5–9.5 hours for the whole outing, including the meal (roughly 1–1.5 hours), the places above and the walking between them.

Explore Nearby Beluga

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Metro stations near Beluga

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Okhotny Ryad Metro Stationabout 150 m away (~2 min walk)
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Ploshchad Revolyutsii Metro Stationabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)

Restaurants and cafes near Beluga

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Grand Cafe Dr. Zhivagoabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)
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Metropol Restaurantabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)
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Kappo Hiroki Arakawaabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)
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Ikraabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)

Nightlife near Beluga

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Let's Rock Barabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)
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Papa's Barabout 650 m away (~11 min walk)

Hotels near Beluga

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Hotel National Moscowabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)
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The Carlton Moscowabout 100 m away (~2 min walk)
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Four Seasons Hotel Moscowabout 150 m away (~3 min walk)

Events and traditions near Beluga

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Moscow Fish Weekabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)
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Golden Autumn Festival in Moscowabout 150 m away (~2 min walk)

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FAQ: Beluga

What is Beluga?

Beluga is a modern Russian restaurant in central Moscow with a caviar bar and a degustation menu. The official website says the caviar bar offers 15 varieties of black caviar.

Where is Beluga located?

Beluga is on the 2nd floor of the Hotel National on Mokhovaya Street, near Manezhnaya Square. Enter through the hotel and follow signs to the restaurant.

Is it the same place as the Beluga Caviar Bar in GUM?

No. The Beluga Caviar Bar in GUM is a separate venue with a different location and separate operating hours.

When is Beluga open?

As of October 2026, the official website lists daily opening hours from 12:00 to 00:00. Check the official site before you go in case the schedule changes.

Do I need to book?

Booking is recommended, especially if you want a specific table or a dinner time that works for sightseeing in the Kremlin area. Reservations are available through the official website, and phone numbers are listed there as well.

How many types of black caviar are offered?

The official website says the caviar bar offers 15 varieties of black caviar.

Do they have a tasting menu (degustation)?

Yes. The official website lists a degustation menu, which is the better choice if you want a longer, more structured dinner.

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