Borscht exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Borscht made with real commitment to salted herring and technique. The savoury and satisfying result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

the Russian tea tradition using a samovar is centuries old and central to social hospitality. The a Moscow restaurant was exactly right for this kind of eating. kefir was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.