Chef’s Table: Guest-Chef Dinners for 20 Guests in Smolensky Passage

By Moscow Vibes · October 7, 2026 · Updated October 9, 2026

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Chef’s Table Moscow is a small White Rabbit Family venue on the first floor of the Smolensky Passage, at Smolenskaya Square 3, under the White Rabbit restaurant on the 16th floor. A guide calls it an intimate establishment for 20 guests that hosts original themed dinners and regular guest appearances by chefs from other cities.

Most of the time, the chefs of the White Rabbit Family cook here, according to the same guide. Reservations are required, and the program of dinners changes, so check the official site, chefs-table.ru, before you plan.

Quick Facts

Russian name	Chef's Table
Address	Smolenskaya Square 3, Smolensky Passage, first floor, Moscow 121099 OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
District	Arbat
Metro	Smolenskaya (Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line (Line 3, dark blue) or Filyovskaya Line (Line 4, light blue); two stations share the name, so check which is nearer, On Smolenskaya Square; the walking time was not verified)
Opening hours	A guide gives daily from 19:00 to 00:00, with dinners as the format; the venue is not a walk-in restaurant, and the schedule of themed evenings changes. (as of October 2026 – check the official site)
Admission	No entry fee. Dinner prices in RUB were not found; they depend on the themed dinner, so check the official site.
Best time to visit	A guide gives daily hours from 19:00 to 00:00, so the venue is an evening plan, and dinners run on set evenings. Crowd patterns were not verified; because the room holds 20 guests, popular evenings fill up.
Recommended duration	About 2 to 3 hours for a themed dinner
Cuisine	Themed tasting dinners with guest and White Rabbit Family chefs
Reservations	Reservations are required, according to a guide. Use the official site, chefs-table.ru, or the White Rabbit Family site, wrf.su, to book and to see the current dinners. The space holds 20 guests, so evenings fill quickly. Walk-in availability, delivery and takeaway were not verified.
Website	chefs-table.ru
Last updated	October 7, 2026

Why Visit Chef's Table?

The reasons are concrete. Chef’s Table is a small room for 20 guests where the White Rabbit Family’s chefs, and visiting chefs from Russia and abroad, cook themed dinners, according to a guide. The format is closer to a performance than to a restaurant meal.

An Ultima Guide page names evenings such as dinners themed on Kamchatka and on heirs, which regularly spotlight young chefs, so each visit can be different. It is in the same building as White Rabbit, which has its own article on this site. Reservations are required, and the group is small, so book ahead. Prices were not found.

Highlights of Chef's Table

An intimate room for 20 guests

A guide describes an intimate establishment for 20 guests on the first floor of the Smolensky Arcade, a restaurant and theatre. The small size means the chefs work close to the guests. Booking is required, so plan ahead.

Tip: Book as early as the schedule allows.

Themed dinners

The venue hosts original theme-based dinners, according to a guide, and an Ultima Guide page names evenings on Kamchatka and on heirs. The program changes, so the current themes were not listed. Check the official site for what is on.

Tip: Choose your evening by the theme, not just the date.

Guest chefs from other cities

A guide says the space features guest performances by top Russian and international chefs, and an Ultima Guide page says the dinners regularly spotlight young chefs. Most of the time, the White Rabbit Family chefs cook here, which the guide calls a treat.

Tip: Ask who is cooking on your night.

Part of the White Rabbit Family

Chef's Table belongs to the White Rabbit Family and is in the same building as the flagship White Rabbit, according to listings and a guide. White Rabbit, Sakhalin and Selfie have their own articles on this site. It is a chance to taste the group's cooking in a smaller room.

Tip: Compare it with White Rabbit before you choose.

The Smolensky Passage address

The venue is on the first floor of the Smolensky Passage, at Smolenskaya Square 3, while White Rabbit is on the 16th floor, according to listings. The entrance may be separate from the flagship's, so check when you book. The Smolenskaya metro station is nearby.

Tip: Ask which entrance to use.

A reservation-only format

A guide says reservations are required, so this is not a place to walk into. The hours given by the guide are evenings only, from 19:00 to 00:00. Confirm the schedule, since themed dinners run on set evenings.

Tip: Confirm the date, the time and the theme in writing.

Atmosphere

Chef’s Table is a small room for 20 guests, a restaurant and a theatre in one, according to a guide, where the chefs cook in front of the guests at themed dinners. The mood is intimate and focused on the evening’s theme and chef.

It is open in the evening, from 19:00 to 00:00, and booking is required. The details of the interior and the crowd were not verified.

History of Chef's Table

Chef’s Table is a project of the White Rabbit Family, founded by Boris Zarkov, whose flagship, White Rabbit, opened in 2011 on the 16th floor of the same building. Chef’s Table occupies the first floor of the Smolensky Passage at Smolenskaya Square 3.

A guide describes it as one of the best projects of the group, with guest performances by top Russian and international chefs, and an Ultima Guide page names themed dinners such as Kamchatka and heirs. The opening year was not confirmed in the sources read, so this section is short.

Reservations and Ordering at Chef's Table

Reservations are required, according to a guide. Use the official site, chefs-table.ru, or the White Rabbit Family site, wrf.su, to book and to see the current dinners; the room holds 20 guests, so book ahead. A guide gives daily hours from 19:00 to 00:00, but dinners run on set evenings, so confirm the date and time.

Walk-ins: not verified, and unlikely at a reservation-only venue.
Payment: not verified for visitors; foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, so carry rubles and ask how a visitor can pay.
Delivery and takeaway: not offered as far as was verified.

Check the current rules and contact details on the official site.

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How to Get to Chef's Table

Chef’s Table is on the first floor of the Smolensky Passage, at Smolenskaya Square 3, below White Rabbit on the 16th floor. Two Smolenskaya metro stations are on the square, on Line 3 and Line 4, so check which is nearer on a map; the walking time was not verified. Ask the venue which entrance to use.

Metro: Smolenskaya, then walk to the Smolensky Passage on the square.
Taxi: ask for Smolenskaya Square 3, Smolensky Passage; the taxi apps guide of this site explains how to book.

Accessibility

No accessibility information was found. The venue is on the first floor of a building with a restaurant above, so ask about the entrance and lifts when you book.

Food Nearby

White Rabbit, on the 16th floor of the same building, Sakhalin and KU: Ramen Izakaya Bar, on Smolenskaya Street, have their own articles on this site. Check hours before you go.

What to Bring

Smart casual clothes suit an intimate dinner. Bring rubles in cash, since foreign cards are reported not to work.

Photography Rules

No photography rules were found. Ask the staff before you photograph the dishes, the chefs or other guests, and avoid flash.

Family Suitability

A themed tasting dinner for 20 guests suits adults and older children who enjoy long meals. The age policy and stroller access were not found, and White Rabbit advises against young children in the evening, so ask when you book.

Moscow Vibes Tips

Do not confuse Chef's Table with White Rabbit upstairs, since they are separate venues in the same building.
Dinners run on set evenings, so check the schedule on the official site before you plan the trip.
The room holds only 20 guests, so book before you fix your other plans.
Ask who the guest chef is on your night, since the line-up changes.
Tell the venue about allergies at booking, since themed dinners follow a set menu.
Combine it with a daytime visit to the Arbat, which is close to Smolenskaya Square.

Make an Outing of Your Visit to Chef's Table

Chef's Table 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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Pushkin Memorial Apartment on Arbat Moscowabout 300 m away (~5 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 hour
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Melnikov House Moscowabout 550 m away (~9 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hours (guided tour)
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Vakhtangov Theatre Moscowabout 700 m away (~11 min walk) · typical visit: About 3 hours for a performance

Time needed: plan about 7–8 hours for the whole outing, including the meal (roughly 1–1.5 hours), the places above and the walking between them.

Explore Nearby Chef's Table

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Metro stations near Chef's Table

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Smolenskaya Metro Stationabout 100 m away (~2 min walk)
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Arbatskaya Metro Stationabout 1.6 km away (~27 min walk)

Restaurants and cafes near Chef's Table

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White Rabbitabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)
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Sakhalinabout 150 m away (~3 min walk)
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KU: Ramen Izakaya Barabout 2.9 km away
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Matryoshka Restaurantabout 1000 m away (~16 min walk)

Hotels near Chef's Table

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Hotel Belgrad Moscowabout 150 m away (~3 min walk)
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Golden Ring Hotel Moscowabout 250 m away (~4 min walk)
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Lotte Hotel Moscowabout 350 m away (~6 min walk)

Train stations and river piers near Chef's Table

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Kievsky Railway Terminalabout 1000 m away (~16 min walk)
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Kievsky River Pierabout 1.0 km away (~17 min walk)

Events and traditions near Chef's Table

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December Nights Music Festival in Moscowabout 1.5 km away (~25 min walk)
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Orthodox Easter in Moscowabout 1.6 km away (~25 min walk)

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FAQ: Chef's Table

What is Chef's Table?

A small White Rabbit Family venue for 20 guests with themed dinners and guest chefs.

Where is it?

On the first floor of the Smolensky Passage, Smolenskaya Square 3.

Is it the same as White Rabbit?

No. White Rabbit is on the 16th floor of the same building.

Do I need to book?

Yes, reservations are required.

What are the hours?

A guide gives daily 19:00 to 00:00; dinners run on set evenings.

Who cooks here?

Mostly White Rabbit Family chefs, with guest chefs from Russia and abroad.

How much does it cost?

Prices were not found; check the official site.

Can I pay with a foreign card?

Foreign cards are reported not to work in Russia; carry rubles and ask.

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