Russian Food Guide | Must-Try Dishes & Restaurants Across Russia 🇷🇺

From Arctic seafood to imperial feasts, here’s my foodie journey through Russia – every city (except Teriberka) delivered delicious surprises! Murmansk 🐟 1️⃣ Top Blade BBQ Bar 🏆 Best Meal of the Trip! Must-Try: Perfectly cooked medium-rare steak, crispy chicken wings (order early – they sell out!), and non-cloying brownies. Price: ~2500₽/person 2️⃣Top Blade BBQ Bar 🦀 Arctic King Crab Heaven Star Dishes: Fresh king crab, scallops, and uni (sea urchin). Tip: Book ahead or pray for walk-in luck! Price: ~4500₽/person 3️⃣ World’s Northernmost McDonald’s 🍔 Arctic Twist: Try the mini burgers (regulars are huge!) and the Arctic shrimp McNuggets. Price: ~800₽/person Saint Petersburg 🎨 4️⃣ Khlebnikov Traktir (Хлебниковъ Трактиръ) 📍 10-min walk from Catherine Palace exit Must-Try: Roasted Bone Marrow (life-changingly rich!) Fall-off-the-bone pork ribs with sticky glaze Classic borscht Price: ~1800₽/person 5️⃣ Rene Cafe 📚 Brunch in a 100-Year-Old Bookstore Vibe: Views of Kazan Cathedral – reserve window seats! Order: Savory pancakes, cheesecake, and artisanal coffee. Price: ~1500₽/person 6️⃣ Terrasa 🌍 Fusion Feast with Cathedral Views Highs: Mixes Russian, Asian, and European flavors. Lows: Steak tends to be overcooked. Price: ~10,000₽/person (splurge-worthy views!) Teriberka ❄️ 7️⃣ Siyanie Severa (Glowing North) 📸 Instagram Glass Cabin, Tragic Food Edible: Grilled fish. Avoid: All reindeer dishes (tough and gamey). Price: ~1600₽/person 8️⃣ Toptyra 🦌 Local Favorite, Mediocre Bites Skip: 40-min wait for ribs. Stick to basics like soups. Price: ~1300₽/person Moscow 🏛️ 9️⃣ GUM Ice Cream (Путин's Favorite!) 🍦 Kremlin-Approved Treat: Rich chocolate flavor – worth the hype! Where: GUM Department Store, 1st floor Price: 150₽/scoop 🔟 KFC 🍤 Surprise Win: Fried shrimp > McDonald’s Arctic version. Price: ~1000₽/person Final Tips Teriberka Reality Check: Scenic but culinarily bleak – pack snacks! Cash Rules: Many Arctic spots don’t take cards. Book Ahead: Top restaurants (like Top Blade) need reservations. #RussianCuisine #ArcticEats #FoodieTravel #MoscowFood #SaintPetersburgEats #TravelRussia