Yolki-Palki Moscow is a Russian chain of taverns, trakhtirs in Russian, serving home-style Russian food at moderate prices. The first one opened on 14 December 1996 on Tishinskaya Square and was not planned as a chain, according to a reference site, but it grew quickly with several new taverns a year in Moscow.
A central branch stands on Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya Street 18/20, near the Mayakovskaya metro station, and others are at the Kazan and Kiyevsky stations, on Novy Arbat and in shopping centers. Branches and hours change, so check the official site, elki-palki.ru.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Ёлки-Палки |
|---|---|
| Address | Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya Street 18/20, Moscow (a central branch near Mayakovskaya; other branches are across Moscow) |
| District | Tverskoy |
| Metro | Mayakovskaya (Zamoskvoretskaya Line (Line 2, green), Named by a Moscow guide as the nearest station for this branch; the walking time was not verified) |
| Opening hours | Varies by location. The Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya branch is open daily from 11:00 to 23:00 according to a Moscow guide, and other branches open between 08:00 and 11:00 and close between 18:30 and 23:00 according to a directory.
(as of October 2026 – check the official site) |
| Admission | No entry fee. Moscow guides give an average bill ranging from budget (₽) to upscale (₽₽₽) per person, which varies by branch and was not confirmed; check the menu on the official site. |
| Best time to visit | Most branches open between 08:00 and 11:00 and close between 18:30 and 23:00, so lunch and dinner are possible. Lunch and the early evening are likely to be the busiest times; crowd patterns were not verified. |
| Recommended duration | About 45 minutes to 1 hour |
| Cuisine | Russian tavern cooking with home-style dishes |
| Price level | € |
| Reservations | Branches are found through the official site, elki-palki.ru, and map services, often in shopping centers and at transport hubs. A Moscow guide lists business lunches and delivery for some branches. Table booking, walk-in availability and the delivery partners were not verified. |
| Website | elki-palki.ru |
| Last updated | Oktober 7, 2026 |
Why Visit Yolki-Palki?
The reasons are practical. Yolki-Palki gives a sit-down meal of Russian dishes at moderate prices, with a folk-style setting, in many central places, including a branch near Mayakovskaya, one on Novy Arbat and ones at railway stations, according to directories.
A Moscow guide describes democratic restaurants with Russian color and Russian cuisine at acceptable prices, and lists business lunches and delivery for some branches, with an average bill at a budget level (₽). The chain has a long history in the city since 1996. The branch count is uncertain, so check that your branch is open.
Highlights of Yolki-Palki
Russian tavern cooking
The chain offers Russian color and Russian cuisine at acceptable prices, according to a Moscow guide, with home-style dishes familiar from childhood, according to a directory. The menu changes, so none were itemized. Check the current menu on the official site.
Tip: Ask the waiter for the dishes the branch is known for.
The first tavern on Tishinskaya Square
The first Yolki-Palki opened on 14 December 1996 on Tishinskaya Square, and it was not planned as a chain, according to a reference site. A branch in the Tishinka mall, on Tishinskaya Square 1, building 1, second floor, still stands near that spot, according to a Moscow guide. Hours may differ.
Tip: Check the Tishinka branch's hours, which may be shorter.
The Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya branch
A central branch stands on Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya Street 18/20, near the Mayakovskaya metro station, open daily from 11:00 to 23:00, according to a Moscow guide, with an average bill at a budget level (₽). It is a short walk from Tverskaya Street. The entrance was not verified.
Tip: Check the branch is open on a map before you go.
Branches at stations
A directory lists branches on Komsomolskaya Square 2, on Kievsky Station Square 2 and on Taganskaya Street 2, with hours from about 09:00 to 23:00 or 10:00 to 22:00. They suit a meal before a train. Hours vary by branch, so check the one you plan to use.
Tip: Use a station branch for a meal between trains.
Business lunch
A Moscow guide lists business lunches at some branches, such as the Tishinka one, which usually run on weekday midday hours. The offer varies by branch. Ask at the counter or the table.
Tip: Ask whether the business lunch runs at your branch.
A chain with a long history in Moscow
The chain grew from one tavern in 1996 to a recognized brand with several openings a year in Moscow, according to a reference site, and a directory now lists 14 branches while another lists two, so the network has shrunk or the listings are incomplete. Check before you travel.
Tip: Check the current branch list on the official site.
What to Order
- A traditional Russian soup from the menu
- A dumpling dish such as pelmeni or vareniki, if on the menu
- A main course of home-style meat or fish
- A pie or a dessert from the menu
Atmosphere
Yolki-Palki is a tavern-style restaurant with a Russian folk theme, serving home-style food at moderate prices, according to a Moscow guide. It is a sit-down format, with a menu and table service rather than a counter.
Branches open in the morning or late morning and close in the evening, so the rooms move from a quick breakfast or lunch to a family dinner. The interior and the crowd vary by branch, and no details were verified.
History of Yolki-Palki
The idea for the first Yolki-Palki tavern dates from the early 1990s, according to a reference site, and the first one opened on 14 December 1996 on Tishinskaya Square, at first not planned as a chain. The chain grew quickly in Moscow, opening several taverns a year, according to a Moscow guide, and the brand became well known.
A directory now lists 14 branches in Moscow with hours, and another lists only two, so the current network is unclear. An older review mentions a central branch near Neglinnaya and Kuznetsky Most that had closed.
The owners and any later changes were not confirmed in the sources read, so this section is short.
Reservations and Ordering at Yolki-Palki
Use the official site, elki-palki.ru, or a map service to find a branch and to check its hours, since hours vary by location and the branch count differs between sources. Table booking and walk-in availability were not verified; the chain is a sit-down tavern, so ask the branch.
- Payment: not verified for visitors; 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 Moscow guide lists delivery for some branches; the delivery partners were not verified.
Check the current rules and contact details on the official site.
Find and Order: Yolki-Palki
How to Get to Yolki-Palki
The example branch is on Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya Street 18/20, near the Mayakovskaya metro station, on Line 2; the walking time was not verified. Other branches are at the Kazan station on Komsomolskaya Square, at Kievsky Station Square, on Taganskaya Street, on Novoslobodskaya Street and in shopping centers such as Tishinka and Atrium.
- Metro: Mayakovskaya for the Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya branch; check the exit on the station plan.
- Taxi: ask for Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya Street 18/20; the taxi apps guide of this site explains how to book.
Accessibility
No accessibility information was found for the chain. Branches differ, and many are on upper floors of shopping centers, so check the entrance for the branch you plan to use.
Food Nearby
Cafe Pushkin, Turandot and Loona are on or near Tverskoy Boulevard and have their own articles on this site, as does Bagebi on Prechistenka. Check hours before you go.
What to Bring
Rubles in cash or a way to pay that works in Russia, 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.
Family Suitability
Home-style Russian dishes suit children, and the sit-down tavern format is easy with a family. Children's menus and stroller access vary by branch, so check at the branch.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- The branch count differs between sources, so check on a map that your branch is open.
- The spelling varies, Yolki-Palki, Elki-Palki or Ёлки-Палки, so try all of them when you search.
- The Tishinka branch is near the first tavern's square, so combine it with a walk around the flea market area.
- Hours differ by branch, so confirm the closing time for an evening meal.
- A business lunch costs less than the evening menu, so come at midday.
- For a faster and cheaper meal, Mu-Mu and Stolovaya 57 are self-service alternatives.
Where to Find Yolki-Palki in Moscow
Yolki-Palki has branches across the city, so there is no single address to list. To find the closest one, search on Yandex Maps or Google Maps from your hotel or metro station.
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FAQ: Yolki-Palki
What is Yolki-Palki?
A Russian chain of taverns serving home-style Russian food at moderate prices.
When was the first one opened?
On 14 December 1996 on Tishinskaya Square.
Is there a branch near Mayakovskaya?
Yes, on Sadovaya-Triumfalnaya Street 18/20.
How many branches are there?
Sources differ: 14 on one directory and two on another.
What are the hours?
Varies by branch; the example branch is open 11:00 to 23:00.
Is it expensive?
Guides give a range from budget (₽) to upscale (₽₽₽) per person, unconfirmed.
Do I need to book?
Not verified; ask the branch.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Foreign cards are reported not to work in Russia; carry rubles and ask.
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