Multikultura restaurant Moscow is a small gastrobistro at Prechistenka Street 24/1, in the Khamovniki district, near the Kropotkinskaya metro station. The restaurateur Maxim Polzikov, who also runs the Rybtorg near Patriarch Ponds, opened it with the idea of joining four culinary traditions close to his family: Russian, Spanish, Azerbaijani and Israeli, according to a magazine and a directory.
The brand chef is Anton Tikhy of the Rybtorg, according to GreatList. Menus and hours change, so check the official site, multicultura.ru, before you go.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Мультикультура |
|---|---|
| Address | Prechistenka Street 24/1, Moscow 119034 OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Khamovniki |
| Metro | Kropotkinskaya (Sokolnicheskaya Line (Line 1, red), Named by a directory as the nearest station; Park Kultury and Smolenskaya are also listed; the walking time was not verified) |
| Opening hours | Daily from 11:00 to 23:00, according to GreatList and directories; breakfast is served on weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 and at weekends from 09:00 to 14:00, according to a directory, and one directory gives an opening time of 09:00 every day.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Admission | No entry fee. Directories give an average bill starting in the upscale range (₽₽₽) per person, which varies widely and was not confirmed; check the menu on the official site. |
| Best time to visit | The restaurant is open daily from 11:00 to 23:00, and breakfast is earlier on some listings, so breakfast, lunch and dinner are possible. A review describes a noisy room, so lunch and weekday evenings are likely to be calmer; crowd patterns were not verified. |
| Recommended duration | About 1.5 hours |
| Cuisine | Russian, Spanish, Azerbaijani and Israeli, from the Josper oven and the kitchen |
| Price level | €€€ |
| Reservations | The official site, multicultura.ru, should be used to book and to confirm the current rules. The room is small, so book for evenings and weekends. Walk-in availability was not verified; a directory lists food to take away and a veranda; delivery was listed by a guide, so confirm before you rely on it. |
| Website | multicultura.ru |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Why Visit Multikultura?
The reasons are concrete. Multikultura puts four cuisines on one menu, and the dishes named by guides range from patatas bravas with chestnut aioli and borscht with duck to dyushbara, hummus, kutabs and scallop lyulya, with octopus, veal and lamb chops cooked in a Josper oven.
The interior has tiles with national patterns, copies of the tiles of the Ipatiev Monastery fireplace, an Azerbaijani carpet and jugs, under historic stucco that dates from 1904, according to a directory. It is on Prechistenka, near the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and the Pushkin Museum, and serves breakfast. Prices vary between sources, so check the menu.
Highlights of Multikultura
Four cuisines on one menu
The name of the place states the concept: the menu combines the Russian, Spanish, Azerbaijani and Israeli traditions of the owner's family, according to a directory and a magazine. GreatList names patatas bravas with chestnut aioli, borscht with duck and dyushbara among the dishes. The menu changes, so check the current list.
Tip: Order dishes from different traditions to share.
Dishes from the Josper oven
GreatList says that octopus, veal and lamb chops are cooked in a Josper, an enclosed charcoal oven, and a directory lists seafood and meat from the Josper. The chef Anton Tikhy comes from the Rybtorg. Ask the waiter which dishes are on the Josper that day.
Tip: Ask for the octopus or the lamb chops from the Josper.
The interior of tiles and carpets
A directory describes tiles with national patterns, copies of the tiles of the Ipatiev Monastery fireplace, a traditional Azerbaijani carpet and jugs, in zones that reflect different cultures. Above them is historic stucco that dates from 1904, according to another directory. The details may have changed.
Tip: Look up at the ceiling stucco when you sit down.
Breakfast on Prechistenka
Breakfast is served on weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 and at weekends from 09:00 to 14:00, according to a directory, and one directory gives an opening time of 09:00 every day. The street is quiet in the morning. Check the breakfast hours before you go.
Tip: Check whether the early opening applies to your day.
A small, busy room
A review from the opening period describes a noisy, tight room with a bar zone at the entrance, wine cabinets, an open kitchen and a private room, which may have changed. The room is small, so book ahead.
Tip: Book for evenings and weekends.
Near the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
Prechistenka is a quiet street in Khamovniki, close to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour and the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, which have their own articles on this site. The Kropotkinskaya metro station is the nearest. The walking times were not verified.
Tip: Combine a meal with a visit to the cathedral or the museum.
What to Order
- Patatas bravas with chestnut aioli, named by GreatList
- Borscht with duck, named by GreatList
- Dyushbara, the Azerbaijani dumpling soup, named by GreatList
- Octopus from the Josper oven, named by GreatList
- Kutabs or hummus, listed by a directory
Atmosphere
Multikultura is a small, lively room with zones that reflect different cultures: national tiles, an Azerbaijani carpet, jugs and copies of Russian tiles, under historic stucco, according to directories. An open kitchen and a bar zone belong to the space.
It opens at 11:00, or earlier for breakfast on some listings, and closes at 23:00. A review from the opening period calls it noisy and tight, which may have changed, so evenings are likely to be lively. The crowd patterns were not verified.
History of Multikultura
Multikultura is a gastrobistro of the restaurateur Maxim Polzikov, his second own project after the Rybtorg near Patriarch Ponds, according to a magazine. It opened on 11 March on Prechistenka, in the ground-floor space where the Kholodok restaurant had been, in a restored old building, according to a magazine and a review.
The idea of a restaurant that would join four culinary traditions close to the family had been planned for years and took almost a year to build, according to the magazine. The interior is by the bureau Static Aesthetic, and the historic stucco dates from 1904, according to directories. The brand chef is Anton Tikhy of the Rybtorg.
GreatList marks it as a candidate for its guide, and its page carries a 2026 copyright line. The details of later changes were not found, so this section is short.
Reservations and Ordering at Multikultura
Use the official site, multicultura.ru, to book and to confirm the current rules. The room is small, so book for evenings and weekends; walk-in availability was not verified. The restaurant is open daily from 11:00 to 23:00, with breakfast earlier on some listings.
- Payment: a directory mentions card payment, 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: a directory lists food to take away and a guide lists delivery; confirm before you rely on them.
Check the current rules and contact details on the official site.
Find and Order: Multikultura
How to Get to Multikultura
The restaurant is at Prechistenka Street 24/1, on the ground floor of an old building. Directories name the Kropotkinskaya metro station, on Line 1, as the nearest, with Park Kultury and Smolenskaya also listed; the walking times were not verified, so check them on a map. The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is close.
- Metro: Kropotkinskaya, then walk along Prechistenka; check the exit on the station plan.
- Taxi: ask for Prechistenka Street 24/1; the taxi apps guide of this site explains how to book.
Accessibility
No accessibility information was found. The restaurant is on the ground floor of an old building and a review describes a tight room, so ask about the entrance and space when you book.
Food Nearby
The Rybtorg, the owner's other restaurant, is near Patriarch Ponds, a few kilometers away. The cafes of the Prechistenka and Ostozhenka area are close; check hours before you go. Oblomov and Bjorn in Zamoskvorechye have their own articles on this site.
What to Bring
Casual or smart casual clothes suit the bistro. Bring rubles in cash, since foreign cards are reported not to work.
Photography Rules
No photography rules were found. The tiles and the stucco are a draw, so ask the staff before you photograph the room or other guests, and avoid flash.
Family Suitability
Hummus, kutabs and soups suit children, and breakfast is offered, so it suits families for a short meal. The children's policy and stroller access were not found, and the room is small, so ask when you book.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- The restaurant is small, so book ahead, since walk-ins may not find a table.
- Listings give 09:00 or 11:00 as the opening time, so confirm it for an early breakfast.
- A review mentions a small toilet near the kitchen, which may have changed, so ask if access matters.
- The dishes come from four traditions, so share several small plates rather than one main course each.
- The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour is close, so combine a meal with a visit, as the cathedral entry of this site explains.
- The name is also written Multicultura, so try both spellings when you search.
Make an Outing of Your Visit to Multikultura
Multikultura is within walking distance of places that pair well with a meal. A simple way to build the outing:
Before or after your meal
Multimedia Art Museum Moscowabout 300 m away (~5 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Zachatyevsky Convent Moscowabout 450 m away (~7 min walk) · typical visit: 1–2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Museum of Moscowabout 550 m away (~9 min walk) · typical visit: About 1.5 to 2 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Time needed: plan about 5.5–8 hours for the whole outing, including the meal (roughly 1–1.5 hours), the places above and the walking between them.
Explore Nearby Multikultura
Metro stations near Multikultura
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Park Kultury Metro Stationabout 700 m away (~12 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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Hotels near Multikultura
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FAQ: Multikultura
What kind of restaurant is Multikultura?
A gastrobistro that combines Russian, Spanish, Azerbaijani and Israeli dishes.
Where is it?
At Prechistenka Street 24/1, near Kropotkinskaya metro station.
What are the hours?
Daily from 11:00 to 23:00; breakfast earlier on some listings.
Who is behind it?
The restaurateur Maxim Polzikov, with the brand chef Anton Tikhy of the Rybtorg.
Is there breakfast?
Yes, according to a directory, until midday on weekdays and 14:00 at weekends.
Is it expensive?
Directories indicate upscale prices (₽₽₽) per person, which varies widely.
Do I need to book?
Booking is advised; use multicultura.ru.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Foreign cards are reported not to work in Russia; carry rubles and ask.
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