Severyane restaurant Moscow is a restaurant of the restaurateur Ilya Tyutenkov at Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street 12, building 1, about ten minutes’ walk from the Biblioteka imeni Lenina metro station. The name means northerners, and the concept chef is Georgy Troyan, according to the restaurant’s site.
A guide says the dishes are cooked in two Russian ovens and on a grill, with the open kitchen placed in the middle of the room, and breakfast is served every day until 16:00. Menus and hours change, so check the official site, severyane.moscow.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Северяне |
|---|---|
| Address | Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street 12, building 1, Moscow 115487 OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Presnensky |
| Metro | Biblioteka imeni Lenina (Sokolnicheskaya Line (Line 1, red), About 10 minutes on foot, according to a guide) Aleksandrovsky Sad (Filyovskaya Line (Line 4, light blue), Named by directories as near; Arbatskaya and Okhotny Ryad are also listed; the walking times were not verified) |
| Opening hours | Daily from 09:00; closing at 00:00 on most days and at 01:00 on Friday and Saturday according to some listings.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Admission | No entry fee. Directories give an average bill in the moderate range (₽₽) per person, which varies and was not confirmed; check the menu on the official site. |
| Best time to visit | The restaurant opens at 09:00 and closes at midnight on most days, so breakfast, lunch and dinner are possible, and some listings give 01:00 on Friday and Saturday. Breakfast runs until 16:00, which suits a late morning; crowd patterns were not verified. |
| Recommended duration | About 1.5 hours |
| Cuisine | Russian and European, cooked in Russian ovens and on a grill |
| Price level | €€ |
| Reservations | The official site, severyane.moscow, should be used to book and to confirm the current rules; it also has a delivery section. Walk-in availability and takeaway were not verified. |
| Website | severyane.moscow |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 |
Why Visit Severyane?
The reasons are concrete. Severyane cooks mostly with Russian products, and a guide says most of the menu is prepared in a Russian oven or roasted on a grill, with bread baked on sourdough and even the ketchup made in-house from beetroot and horseradish.
The open kitchen sits in the middle of the room, and the sounds are the voice of the chef and the crackle of two Russian ovens, according to a Moscow guide. Breakfast runs every day until 16:00, which is late and useful for a slow start in the center. It is a short walk from the Kremlin and Alexander Garden. Prices were not confirmed, so check the menu.
Highlights of Severyane
Two Russian ovens and a grill
A guide says the dishes at Severyane are cooked in two Russian ovens and on a grill, which are the heart of the kitchen. The Russian oven is a traditional masonry oven, so the cooking is slow and smoky. Sit near the open kitchen to see the fire.
Tip: Ask which dishes come from the oven that day.
The open kitchen and the concept chef
The open kitchen is in the middle of the room, and the main sounds are the voice of the concept chef Georgy Troyan and the crackle of the ovens, according to a Moscow guide. The restaurant's site names Troyan as the concept chef. Kitchens change, so confirm who leads it.
Tip: Choose a table with a view of the kitchen.
Breakfast until 16:00
Breakfast is served every day until 16:00, according to the restaurant's description: a fried egg with a chicken thigh, a pancake with crab and airy curd in a waffle cone, with coffee from Ethiopian beans and herbal teas made with cones and berries. The menu may have changed.
Tip: Plan a late breakfast here before a day in the center.
House bread and Russian products
A guide says the menu is based mostly on Russian products, the bread is baked on sourdough and even the ketchup is the restaurant's own, made from beetroot and horseradish. These small touches show the approach. Ask which products are local.
Tip: Ask the waiter about the house bread.
Cordial cocktails
A directory says the signature cocktails are made sous-vide, in a vacuum, on the basis of cordials, sweet liqueurs with fruit. The bar menu changes, so ask what is available. It is an option for an evening drink after a walk.
Tip: Ask for a cocktail recommendation.
Near the Kremlin and Alexander Garden
The restaurant is on Bolshaya Nikitskaya, a short walk from the Kremlin and Alexander Garden, with the Biblioteka imeni Lenina metro station about ten minutes away, according to a guide. The Red Square guide of this site covers the area.
Tip: Combine a meal with a walk in Alexander Garden.
What to Order
- Dishes from the Russian oven, the core of the kitchen
- Grilled dishes, which a guide lists alongside the oven
- A pancake with crab from the breakfast menu
- A fried egg with a chicken thigh from the breakfast menu
- Airy curd in a waffle cone, listed by a guide
Atmosphere
Severyane is a room built around an open kitchen with two Russian ovens and a grill, and the sounds are the voice of the chef and the crackle of fire, according to a Moscow guide. The site describes candles, the oven and good people.
The restaurant opens at 09:00 for breakfast and stays open until midnight, so the room moves from a slow morning to a lively evening. A guide says that evening lighting is dim and tables are close, which may matter if you want privacy. The crowd patterns were not verified.
History of Severyane
Severyane is a restaurant of the restaurateur Ilya Tyutenkov, who is also behind projects such as Uilliam’s, Pinch and Gorynych, according to the restaurant’s site and a directory. A co-owner, William Lamberti, is named by a guide, and the concept chef is Georgy Troyan.
It stands at Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street 12, building 1. A guide describes cooking in two Russian ovens and on a grill, with sourdough bread and house ketchup. The restaurant’s site carries a 2026 copyright line.
The opening year was not confirmed in the sources read, so this section is short.
Reservations and Ordering at Severyane
Use the official site, severyane.moscow, to book and to confirm the current rules; it also has a delivery section. The restaurant is open daily from 09:00. Walk-in availability was not verified, so book for evenings and 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.
- Takeaway: not verified.
Check the current rules and contact details on the official site.
Find and Order: Severyane
How to Get to Severyane
The restaurant is at Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street 12, building 1, in the center. A guide says it is about ten minutes’ walk from the Biblioteka imeni Lenina metro station, on Line 1; Aleksandrovsky Sad, Arbatskaya, Borovitskaya and Okhotny Ryad are also listed as near, but their walking times were not verified. Alexander Garden and the Kremlin are close.
- Metro: Biblioteka imeni Lenina or Aleksandrovsky Sad, then walk along Bolshaya Nikitskaya.
- Taxi: ask for Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street 12; the taxi apps guide of this site explains how to book.
Accessibility
No accessibility information was found. Ask the restaurant about the entrance and steps when you book.
Food Nearby
Gvidon, another restaurant on Bolshaya Nikitskaya, and Eleven, a cafe on Arbatskaya Square, are near; Gvidon has its own article on this site. Check hours before you go.
What to Bring
Casual or smart casual clothes suit the restaurant. 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 open kitchen or other guests, and avoid flash.
Family Suitability
The breakfast menu and grilled dishes suit families, and the late breakfast is easy with children. The children's policy and stroller access were not found, so ask when you book.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- The name is also written Severiane, so try both spellings when you search.
- Breakfast runs until 16:00, so a late start in the center still works.
- A guide describes dim evening light and close tables, so ask for a table with space if you want privacy.
- The cooking is done in two Russian ovens, so ask which dishes come from them.
- Listings differ on Friday and Saturday closing time, so confirm it for a late dinner.
- Alexander Garden is close, so combine a meal with a walk along the Kremlin wall.
Make an Outing of Your Visit to Severyane
Severyane is within walking distance of places that pair well with a meal. A simple way to build the outing:
Before or after your meal
Moscow State Conservatoryabout 150 m away (~2 min walk) · typical visit: About 2 to 3 hours for a concertMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Vernadsky State Geological Museum Moscowabout 400 m away (~6 min walk) · typical visit: About 2 to 3 hoursMain image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
State Museum of Oriental Art Moscowabout 400 m away (~7 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 7–10 hours for the whole outing, including the meal (roughly 1–1.5 hours), the places above and the walking between them.
Explore Nearby Severyane
Metro stations near Severyane
Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Stationabout 650 m away (~10 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Aleksandrovsky Sad Metro Stationabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Restaurants and cafes near Severyane
Gvidonabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Ikraabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
WA Gardenabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Krasotaabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Nightlife near Severyane
Rule Taproomabout 600 m away (~9 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Rhythm & Blues Cafeabout 600 m away (~10 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Hotels near Severyane
Assambleya Nikitskaya Hotelabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Stella Di Mosca Hotelabout 50 m away (~1 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Cheers Arbat Mini-Hotelabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Events and traditions near Severyane
Tatiana Day (Students' Day) in Moscowabout 450 m away (~7 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
Moscow Fish Weekabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)Main image: AI-generated illustration. It may not show the place exactly as it looks.
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FAQ: Severyane
What does Severyane mean?
Northerners, in Russian.
Where is it?
At Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street 12, building 1, about ten minutes from Biblioteka imeni Lenina metro station.
What are the hours?
From 09:00; to 00:00, and to 01:00 on Friday and Saturday on some listings.
Is there breakfast?
Yes, every day until 16:00.
What is the cooking style?
Dishes from two Russian ovens and a grill, with Russian products.
Who is behind it?
The restaurateur Ilya Tyutenkov, with the concept chef Georgy Troyan.
Is it expensive?
Directories indicate moderate prices (₽₽) per person, unconfirmed.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Foreign cards are reported not to work in Russia; carry rubles and ask.
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