Lepim I Varim — Restaurant in Tverskoy District

A worth experience for a person who is into Russian food, but with a catch. They go pretty experimental with how they prepare their Pelmeni (Russian dumpling for those who don't know), it has an individual touch to it, it can be with shrimps, cheese or duck inside and colored in yellow, green or black outside, but naturally colored, they use turmeric for yellow, spinach extract for green and cuttlerfishs ink for black (yup), which is distinctive when you compare to a traditional ones, so if that's your thing, this place is for you and also, who ever makes their design for packages is definitely talented designer, full of creativity...

Amazing Russian dumplings - full of flavour. Would recommend asking for their sour cream recommendations that pair with different dumplings. Found this gem off lonely planet. Relaxed atmosphere, with a simple menu of ~10 kinds of dumplings and a few soup options (mushroom, borsch and chicken). A counter to order and self seating, more of a “faster” food type place, but perfect for lunch. English menu available, and staff also seemed to be able to speak a bit of English which helps. Takes cash and card. Toilet facilities through the green...

Great place for Russian dumplings. I was told they served the best in Moscow and I wasn't disappointed. Even the most basic ones (beef and pork) were really good and in fact my favourites. 15 dumplings should be enough but as they are so good you should order 3*15 for a couple if you're hungry. Service is decent for Russia but cashier could be a bit more engaging. The toilets are nicely disguised as a wardrobe. They were clean and even had some Charlie Chaplin playing on a TV while washing hands. Overal a really good...