Metropol Restaurant is the main dining hall inside the Hotel Metropol on Teatralny Proezd 2, opposite the Bolshoi Theatre. The hall is defined by a stained-glass dome and a marble fountain, and the hotel highlights breakfast with live harp music.
Today it serves breakfast (buffet or a la carte) and also offers Sunday brunch in the same room. The hotel welcomes both hotel guests and visitors from outside, with advance booking recommended.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Ресторан «Метрополь» |
|---|---|
| Address | Teatralny Proezd 2, Hotel Metropol, Moscow 109012 OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Tverskoy |
| Metro | Teatralnaya (Zamoskvoretskaya Line (Line 2, green), About 200 meters from the hotel, a 3 to 4 minute walk, according to ZenHotels; confirm the exit) |
| Opening hours | Breakfast daily from 07:00 to 11:00, according to the hotel's page; other listings show weekdays 07:00 to 10:30, Saturday 07:00 to 11:30 and Sunday 07:00 to 17:00, when brunch is served.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Admission | No entry fee. A breakfast certificate for guests not staying at the hotel is priced at the splurge level (₽₽₽₽) when paid on the hotel's website; the buffet was once priced at the upscale level (₽₽₽) per person, so confirm the current price. |
| Best time to visit | Breakfast is served daily from 07:00 to about 11:00, and Sunday brunch runs into the afternoon. The breakfast is big and busy, so the first hour or the last may be quieter, though crowd patterns were not verified. The hall is indoors, so the season matters little. |
| Recommended duration | About 1 to 2 hours for breakfast; longer for a Sunday brunch |
| Cuisine | Hotel breakfast buffet and a la carte; Russian and European |
| Price level | €€€ |
| Reservations | The hotel recommends booking a table 24 hours ahead. Phone +7 (495) 266-41-66 or email metropol.rest@metmos.ru; breakfast vouchers can be booked by phone +7 (499) 270-10 61 or by email. The restaurant welcomes hotel guests and other visitors, with a buffet and an a la carte breakfast, and Sunday brunches. |
| Website | metropol-moscow.ru/en/kitchen/restoran-metropol |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Why Visit Metropol Restaurant?
Metropol Restaurant is worth visiting for a recognizable, “only-in-Moscow” reason: breakfast in a historic hotel hall built around a stained-glass dome and a marble fountain, with live harp music mentioned by the hotel.
If you’re seeing the Bolshoi Theatre area anyway, this is a straightforward way to spend an hour or two experiencing the interior atmosphere of the Hotel Metropol—without needing a separate museum ticket.
Highlights of Metropol Restaurant
Stained-glass dome
The hotel describes the Metropol hall as centered on a striking stained-glass dome. In the morning it gives the room a distinct glow—this is the visual centerpiece, even before the food arrives.
Tip: If possible, request a table where the dome and the fountain are both in your line of sight.
Marble fountain and live harp
Under the dome, a marble fountain is part of the room’s character, and the hotel promotes breakfast with live harp music. The soundscape is part of the experience—quiet, formal, and very “hotel hall” rather than a casual café.
Tip: If the room feels busy, arriving a bit earlier can make it easier to hear the harp and take in the space.
Buffet breakfast and a la carte
The hotel offers breakfast either as a buffet or as an a la carte option. The buffet setup is built for variety—cold items, hot dishes, and fresh items—while the a la carte option is better if you want a shorter, simpler meal.
Tip: If you’re trying it for the first time, start with the buffet for variety; switch to a la carte if you prefer a faster service.
Sunday brunch in the same hall
On Sundays, the hotel runs a brunch service in the same historic hall. Expect a different rhythm than weekday breakfast, with the meal continuing into the afternoon.
Tip: Check the Sunday timings on the official website before planning theater or sightseeing right after.
Breakfast with a hotel tour option
The hotel also promotes an option that pairs a guided walk of the hotel with breakfast in the Metropol hall. This can be useful if you want context for the building’s interior spaces without doing a separate tour.
Tip: Ask the hotel which days the tour option runs (it may not operate every day).
What to Order
- The buffet breakfast with sliced fish, meats and cheeses.
- Hot dishes from the buffet
- Fresh pastries and seasonal fruit, which the hotel lists in its breakfast buffet
- Caviar and champagne, which have been offered on the buffet; check whether they are still available.
- An a la carte breakfast, which the hotel offers as an alternative to the buffet
- The Sunday brunch, listed on the hotel's page
Atmosphere
Breakfast here takes place in a grand, formal hall under the stained-glass dome. Large chandeliers and an intimate stage setting make the room feel closer to a historic event space than a modern restaurant.
Live harp music and the fountain’s presence add to the “ceremonial” atmosphere. The hall can be busy during breakfast, so it helps to plan a little time for settling in before the meal.
History of Metropol Restaurant
The Metropol Restaurant is the main hall of the Hotel Metropol, opposite the Bolshoi Theatre. The hotel’s own materials say the hall has hosted banquets, weddings, and high-level meetings for more than 120 years, and that it’s been a witness to important events in Russian cultural life.
What visitors can recognize today is the interior’s design language: the stained-glass dome, the marble fountain, and the monumental chandeliers around the hall. Breakfast and Sunday brunch are served in this same space, with live harp music mentioned by the hotel.
Reservations and Ordering at Metropol Restaurant
The hotel recommends booking about 24 hours ahead for breakfast.
For visitors not staying at the hotel, the hotel’s website lists a breakfast voucher that can be purchased for a set price; the hotel’s guidance also mentions booking the voucher by phone or email.
- Where to check: the official website of the restaurant section.
- What to do in practice: make sure your booking/voucher is marked for Metropol Restaurant (the hall under the dome), not another venue in the same building.
- Payments: if card payments are declined, have rubles cash as a backup; for the most up-to-date payment options, check the official website instructions (as of October 2026).
Find and Order: Metropol Restaurant
How to Get to Metropol Restaurant
The Hotel Metropol is at Teatralny Proezd 2, opposite the Bolshoi Theatre. From there, it’s an easy walk toward the theater district and central landmarks.
- Metro: Teatralnaya (Zamoskvoretskaya Line, Line 2). The restaurant is inside the hotel; use the hotel’s main entrance and ask where to check in for breakfast.
- On foot: If arriving by taxi, set the destination to Hotel Metropol, Teatralny Proezd 2 and confirm the exact entrance with the driver.
Accessibility
Because the restaurant is inside a historic hotel, step-free access and the exact route to the hall may be limited. No specific accessibility details were found in the hotel’s published restaurant guidance, so it’s best to confirm routes, elevators, and the entrance used for breakfast when booking.
Food Nearby
Within the same Hotel Metropol building, there are other dining options (including SAVVA and the Chaliapin bar). For a cheaper, casual meal around Red Square, there are also dining spaces inside GUM—check hours before going, as they can vary.
What to Bring
Smart-casual clothing is a safe fit for a historic hotel hall, even though no official dress code was found in the published sources used for this edit. Bring rubles (cash) as a practical backup if card payments are declined; also have your booking details ready for the breakfast voucher check-in process.
Photography Rules
Photography rules were not found in the hotel’s published guidance. The dome and hall are the main attraction, so it helps to ask staff before photographing the room or other guests; avoid flash as a general courtesy in busy interior spaces.
Family Suitability
The breakfast buffet format can work for families because it offers a range of foods, but the hall is formal and can feel quiet and busy at the same time. Specific details about children’s menus, high chairs, and stroller access were not found—confirm when booking.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Make sure your reservation is specifically for Metropol Restaurant (the hall under the dome). SAVVA and the Chaliapin bar are different venues in the same hotel.
- If the dome and fountain matter for your photos, choose your seat early—staff can usually guide where the best views are from within the hall.
- Breakfast is a set experience in a large room: expect a formal atmosphere, and allow a little extra time for seating and service.
- Voucher and booking conditions can change; re-check the hotel’s instructions on the official website before you go.
- For a quieter start, aim for the earlier part of the breakfast window rather than arriving at the end.
Make an Outing of Your Visit to Metropol Restaurant
Metropol 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
Maly Theatre Moscowabout 150 m away (~2 min walk) · typical visit: About 3 hours for a performanceMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Central Children's Store on Lubyanka Moscowabout 250 m away (~4 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Bolshoi Theatre Moscow – about 300 m away (~5 min walk) · typical visit: 3–4 hours for a performance; about 1 hour for a guided tourMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Time needed: plan about 8–10.5 hours for the whole outing, including the meal (roughly 1–1.5 hours), the places above and the walking between them.
Explore Nearby Metropol Restaurant
Metro stations near Metropol Restaurant
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Ploshchad Revolyutsii Metro Stationabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Metropol Restaurant
SAVVAabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Nightlife near Metropol Restaurant
Papa's Barabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Hotels near Metropol Restaurant
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FAQ: Metropol Restaurant
Is Metropol Restaurant open to non-guests?
Yes. The hotel says breakfast is also available to visitors who are not staying at the hotel, and it recommends booking ahead.
What time is breakfast?
Breakfast is served daily from 07:00 to 11:00, according to the hotel (as of October 2026—check the official website for any seasonal or date-specific changes).
Do they have Sunday brunch?
Yes. The hotel lists Sunday brunches, and they run into the afternoon. Check the exact Sunday end time on the official website.
How much is breakfast for visitors not staying at the hotel?
The hotel lists a breakfast voucher price for non-guests on its website. Confirm the current amount on the official website (voucher prices can change).
Is there a harp during breakfast?
The hotel promotes breakfast with live harp music.
Is SAVVA the same place?
No. SAVVA is a separate restaurant in the Hotel Metropol building with its own offering and booking.
Where is it?
Inside the Hotel Metropol at Teatralny Proezd 2, opposite the Bolshoi Theatre.
Do I need to book?
The hotel recommends booking about 24 hours in advance.
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