Arbat is a central Moscow neighbourhood where dining can be combined with exploring historic streets and cultural attractions. This restaurant directory brings together places to eat in the area, helping visitors choose a suitable stop during sightseeing or an evening out. Browse the listings to compare different cuisines, restaurant styles and locations. You might prefer a quick meal between attractions or somewhere to sit down after exploring the neighbourhood. Consider the surrounding streets and how each venue fits into your route before deciding where to eat.
White RabbitMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Vladimir Mukhin's contemporary Russian restaurant on the 16th floor at Smolenskaya Square, with an Alice in Wonderland interior, a glass roof and…1 min on foot from Smolenskaya metro, Open daily 12:00–00:00, indoors
SakhalinMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
A panoramic seafood restaurant on the top floor of the Azimut Hotel Smolenskaya, from the White Rabbit Family, with a raw bar,…4 min on foot from Smolenskaya metro, Open daily 12:00–00:00
GvidonMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
A fish restaurant of the White Rabbit Family in a historic mansion on Bolshaya Nikitskaya, with a neo-art nouveau interior inspired by…5 min on foot from Aleksandrovsky Sad metro, Open daily 12:00–00:00, indoors
ElevenMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
A cafe at the Khudozhestvenny Cinema on Arbatskaya Square from the Lucky Group, with its own coffee brand, pastries, bagels, sandwiches and…4 min on foot from Arbatskaya metro, Open daily 08:00–23:00, indoors
IkraMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
A White Rabbit Family chef's table for 16 guests in the Orlov mansion on Bolshaya Nikitskaya, with tasting sets by five chefs…5 min on foot from Aleksandrovsky Sad metro, Open daily 16:00–23:00, indoors
Stars CoffeeMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
A chain of specialty coffee shops with food from Anton Pinsky and Timati, with its flagship on Novy Arbat and dozens of…
CoffeemaniaMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
A Moscow chain of cafe-restaurants with its flagship in the Conservatory building on Bolshaya Nikitskaya, with own-made dishes and desserts, specialty coffee,…
Jean-JacquesMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
A small Moscow chain of French bistros and wine bars in the spirit of a Paris cafe, with a flagship on Nikitsky…9 min on foot from Arbatskaya metro, Open 24 hours
Chef's TableMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
An intimate space for 20 guests on the first floor of the Smolensky Passage, run by the White Rabbit Family, with themed…2 min on foot from Smolenskaya metro, Open daily 19:00–00:00, indoors
Final thoughts
Choosing a restaurant in Arbat is easier when you consider both the food and the location. Shortlist a few places that match your appetite and preferred atmosphere, then check their official information for current menus and visiting arrangements. Combining your meal with a walk through the neighbourhood can make for a more relaxed sightseeing experience.
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