TO EAT
MATRYONA TEA HOUSE
ЧАЙНАЯ "МАТРЁНА"
About
A small café and a teahouse may look a bit kitschy but only in a good way. It's an excellent option in the centre if you want to relax after a long museum day, and try authentic but not too bizarre Russian food. The pies, pancakes, soups and salads are equally delicious, the staff is very friendly, and the service is fast. The place is very popular with locals who got tired of ubiquitous sushi and pizza restaurants, and crave for simple and tasty Russian food.
Note that the entrance to the café is located on the Revolyutsii St. (ул. Революции) just off the Lenin Square.
Info
36/3 Chekhova St. (ул. Чехова, д. 36/3)
+7 926 724 60 99
Go to Website (only in Russian)
Mon-Sun 11am-9.3opm
Menu in English
English-speaking staff
Best for lunch/dinner/tea
Order this: Russian sauerkraut with cranberries, Russian pastry & pancakes with various fillings, homemade dumplings, homemade berry drink (mors) and kvass.
APARTMENT 15
КВАРТИРА 15
About
A cozy little place is located in the central park of Serpukhov, and looks exactly like a nicely-designed apartment of some friend. The food is the fusion of Russian, French, and Italian cuisines with unusual touches. Although the service is not very efficient, the food well-worth the wait. Everything they serve is delicious, and reasonably priced. Don't miss their excellent berry-and-honey tea prepared in various combinations.
On weekdays from 12 until 3pm, the restaurant serves delicious set lunches. The lunch consists of a soup, a salad, a main course, and a drink which cost 330₽ altogether.
Info
74 Lunacharskogo St. (ул. Луначарского, д. 74)
+7 985 175 15 15
+7 4967 76 22 72
Go to Website (only in Russian)
Sun-Thu 12pm-1opm, Fri-Sat 12pm-12am. On the first Monday of each month the restaurant is open only until 3pm.
Menu in English
English-speaking staff
Best for lunch/dinner
Order this: Veranda burger with Gauda cheese and homemade sauce, Veranda cake with tequila and caramel.