Matryoshka Restaurant Moscow is a restaurant of traditional Russian cuisine by Andrey Dellos’s Maison Dellos group, at Kutuzovsky Prospekt 2/1, building 6, on the Taras Shevchenko embankment, near the Kiyevskaya metro station. A business description says it opened in February 2017 as a two-storey restaurant near the Radisson Royal flotilla pier and the observation deck of the Hotel Ukraine.
The official site describes authentic Russian cuisine inspired by the traditions of the tsarist era. The kitchen has been led by the chef and culinary historian Vlad Piskunov, according to a guide. It opens at 09:00 for breakfast and serves the main menu from noon to 23:00. Menus and prices change, so check the official site, matryoshka-rest.ru.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Матрёшка |
|---|---|
| Address | Kutuzovsky Prospekt 2/1, building 6, Moscow 121248 OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Dorogomilovo |
| Metro | Kiyevskaya (Filyovskaya Line (Line 4), Koltsevaya Line (Line 5) and Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya Line (Line 3), Named by a restaurant directory as the nearest station; the walking time was not verified) |
| Opening hours | Daily from 09:00 to 23:00. The breakfast menu runs on weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 and at weekends from 09:00 to 14:00; the main menu is served daily from 12:00 to 23:00, according to the official site.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Admission | No entry fee. Menu prices in RUB were not read; a listing places the restaurant in the upper-middle price range, so check the menu on the official site. |
| Best time to visit | The restaurant is open daily from 09:00 to 23:00, with the breakfast menu until 12:00 on weekdays and 14:00 at weekends, and the main menu from 12:00, according to the official site. Crowd patterns were not verified; the embankment is pleasant in warm months, according to its location by the river. |
| Recommended duration | About 1.5 to 2 hours for a meal |
| Cuisine | Traditional Russian |
| Price level | €€€ |
| Reservations | The official site, matryoshka-rest.ru, gives the contact details and the Maison Dellos loyalty program; use it to book and to confirm the current rules. Valet parking is listed on the site. Walk-in availability, delivery and takeaway were not verified. |
| Website | matryoshka-rest.ru |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Why Visit Matryoshka Restaurant?
The reasons are concrete. Matryoshka is a Russian restaurant on the Moskva River embankment, close to the pier of the Radisson Royal flotilla and the Hotel Ukraine, so it fits a river cruise or a walk along the water. The Moskva River cruise guide of this site explains the pier.
It belongs to Maison Dellos, the group behind Cafe Pushkin and Turandot, and the official site describes authentic Russian cuisine inspired by the tsarist era. A guide mentions different kinds of borshch, herring, sterlet, pirozhki and salted milk mushrooms, under the chef Vlad Piskunov, a culinary historian. It opens at 09:00, which is early for the center, and offers valet parking.
Highlights of Matryoshka Restaurant
A Maison Dellos restaurant
Matryoshka is a project of the restaurateur Andrey Dellos, under the Maison Dellos name, according to the official site and a guide. The same group runs Cafe Pushkin and Turandot, which have their own articles on this site. The restaurant is part of the Maison Dellos loyalty program, according to the official site.
Tip: Compare it with Cafe Pushkin if you want a Russian dinner and cannot choose.
Tsarist-era inspired Russian cuisine
The official site describes a stylish restaurant of authentic Russian cuisine inspired by the traditions of the tsarist era. A guide lists different kinds of borshch, herring, sterlet, pirozhki and salted milk mushrooms. The menu changes, so check the current list on the official site.
Tip: Ask the waiter to suggest a tasting of starters.
The chef as a culinary historian
A guide describes the brand chef Vlad Piskunov as a historian and popularizer of Russian cuisine and the author of a book on the subject, and a business description says he headed the kitchen when the restaurant opened in 2017. Kitchens change, so check who leads it now.
Tip: Ask the staff about the history behind a dish.
Two storeys on the embankment
A business description says the restaurant is two-storey, on the Taras Shevchenko embankment of the Moskva River, in the heart of historical Moscow and the business districts. It stands near the pier of the Radisson Royal flotilla and the observation deck of the Hotel Ukraine, according to the same text.
Tip: Ask for a table on the floor with a view when you book.
Breakfast from 09:00
The restaurant opens at 09:00 daily. The breakfast menu runs on weekdays until 12:00 and at weekends until 14:00, and the main menu from 12:00 to 23:00, according to the official site. It is useful for an early start before a river cruise or a walk.
Tip: Check which menu applies to your arrival time.
Valet parking
The official site lists valet parking, with a charge per hour; the rate is not repeated here because it may change. For visitors with a car, this helps, since the embankment is busy. Most visitors will come by metro or taxi.
Tip: Check the current parking charge on the official site.
What to Order
- Borshch, which a guide lists in several kinds
- Herring, listed by the same guide
- Sterlet, the sturgeon-family fish, listed by the same guide
- Pirozhki, the small pies, listed by the same guide
- Salted milk mushrooms, listed by the same guide
Atmosphere
Matryoshka is a two-storey restaurant on the river embankment, styled as a stylish place of authentic Russian cuisine, according to the official site. The look and the mood are those of a Maison Dellos restaurant, with tsarist-era references in the menu.
Guests are tourists from the nearby hotels and the river pier, and Muscovites, and the restaurant opens early for breakfast and closes at 23:00. The details of the rooms were not verified.
History of Matryoshka Restaurant
Matryoshka opened in February 2017, according to a business description, as a two-storey restaurant of Maison Dellos on Kutuzovsky Prospekt 2/1, building 6, on the Taras Shevchenko embankment. It was a project of the restaurateur Andrey Dellos, and the kitchen was led by Vlad Piskunov, a culinary historian and author of cookbooks.
The restaurant belongs to the Maison Dellos group, which also runs Cafe Pushkin and Turandot, and takes part in the group’s loyalty program, according to the official site. The site, which carries a 2026 copyright line, describes the restaurant as authentic Russian cuisine inspired by the tsarist era.
The later history and any changes of chef were not found in the sources read, so this section is short.
Reservations and Ordering at Matryoshka Restaurant
Use the official site, matryoshka-rest.ru, to book and to confirm the current rules; it also gives the contact details and the Maison Dellos loyalty program. The restaurant is open daily from 09:00 to 23:00, with valet parking listed. Walk-in availability was not verified, so book for dinner and for weekends.
- Payment: a listing mentions that cards are accepted, but 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 verified.
Check the current rules and contact details on the official site.
Find and Order: Matryoshka Restaurant
How to Get to Matryoshka Restaurant
The restaurant is at Kutuzovsky Prospekt 2/1, building 6, on the Taras Shevchenko embankment. A restaurant directory names the Kiyevskaya metro station, which serves Lines 3, 4 and 5, as the nearest; the walking time was not verified. It is near the pier of the Radisson Royal flotilla and the Hotel Ukraine, which the Moskva River cruise guide of this site covers.
- Metro: Kiyevskaya, then walk toward the embankment and the Hotel Ukraine; check the exit on the station plan.
- Taxi: ask for Kutuzovsky Prospekt 2/1, building 6; the taxi apps guide of this site explains how to book.
Accessibility
No accessibility information was found. The restaurant has two storeys, so ask about the entrance, steps and lifts when you book.
Food Nearby
Cafe Pushkin and Turandot, from the same Maison Dellos group, have their own articles on this site, and the Radisson Royal flotilla pier and the Hotel Ukraine are close. Check hours before you go.
What to Bring
Smart casual clothes suit a Maison Dellos restaurant, though no dress code was found. 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 room or other guests, and avoid flash.
Family Suitability
The menu has familiar Russian dishes, and the restaurant opens early for breakfast, so it suits families. The children's policy and stroller access were not found, so ask when you book.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- The restaurant opens at 09:00, so it works for breakfast before a river cruise from the nearby pier.
- The breakfast menu ends at 12:00 on weekdays and 14:00 at weekends, so check which menu applies when you arrive.
- Matryoshka belongs to the same group as Cafe Pushkin and Turandot, so compare the three before you choose.
- Valet parking is listed on the official site, but the metro and a taxi are easier on a busy embankment.
- The observation deck at the Hotel Ukraine is nearby, so you can combine a meal with a view of the city.
- Check the Maison Dellos loyalty program on the official site if you plan to dine in several of the group's restaurants.
Make an Outing of Your Visit to Matryoshka Restaurant
Matryoshka Restaurant is within walking distance of places that pair well with a meal. A simple way to build the outing:
Before or after your meal
Krasnaya Presnya Park Moscowabout 850 m away (~14 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2.5 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Moscow Zooabout 1.3 km away (~21 min walk) · typical visit: 2–4 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Pushkin Memorial Apartment on Arbat Moscowabout 1.3 km away (~21 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 hourMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Time needed: plan about 6.5–10 hours for the whole outing, including the meal (roughly 1–1.5 hours), the places above and the walking between them.
Explore Nearby Matryoshka Restaurant
Metro stations near Matryoshka Restaurant
Kiyevskaya Metro Stationabout 950 m away (~16 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Matryoshka Restaurant
Turandotabout 2.6 km awayMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Cafe Pushkinabout 2.6 km awayMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Chef's Tableabout 1000 m away (~16 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Matryoshka Restaurant
Radisson Collection Hotel Moscowabout 100 m away (~2 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Lotte Hotel Moscowabout 1.0 km away (~17 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotel Belgrad Moscowabout 1.1 km away (~17 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Train stations and river piers near Matryoshka Restaurant
Kievsky River Pierabout 100 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Kievsky Railway Terminalabout 1.0 km away (~16 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Matryoshka Restaurant
What is Matryoshka?
A two-storey restaurant of traditional Russian cuisine by Maison Dellos on Kutuzovsky Prospekt.
Where is it?
At Kutuzovsky Prospekt 2/1, building 6, on the Taras Shevchenko embankment, near Kiyevskaya metro station.
What are the hours?
Daily from 09:00 to 23:00; breakfast menu earlier in the day, main menu from 12:00.
Who runs it?
The Maison Dellos group of Andrey Dellos.
What should I try?
A guide lists borshch, herring, sterlet, pirozhki and salted milk mushrooms.
Do I need to book?
Booking is advised; use matryoshka-rest.ru.
Is there parking?
Valet parking is listed on 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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