Café Pushkin

One of the most beautiful restaurants in Moscow, Café Pushkin has long been a must stop for visitors. Its historic interiors, which include stained glass windows and wood paneling, evoke a grand and old-fashioned era and are the perfect backdrop for enjoying a traditional Russian meal of borscht and stroganoff. Set in a massive and extravagant 19^th century townhouse on Pushkin Square, the restaurant is worth a visit for the atmosphere alone. The main floor dining area is known as the “Drugstore” for its early 20^th century pharmacy interiors, including antique flasks and scales.  In the library on the second floor, diners sit surrounded by globes, telescopes and shelves of leather bound books.