Must-see restaurants in Belarus

  • Kukhmystr

    Minsk

    A stone's throw from the president's office, this charming Belarusian place boasts wooden beams, a tiled fireplace, wrought-iron light fittings and…

  • Enzo

    Minsk

    A hip and happening bistro worthy of the hip and happening street that it’s on, Enzo is justifiably popular, mainly for its burgers and succulent steaks…

  • Bistro de Luxe

    Minsk

    Housed in a gorgeous space with chandeliers, sleek brasserie-style furnishings, a chessboard floor and luxury toilets, Bistro de Luxe has charm and…

  • Laŭka

    Minsk

    This diminutive take-out stop is quickly becoming an institution on hip vul Kastrychnitskaya. During late weekend nights, it can seem like everybody on…

  • Nesterka

    Belarus

    Hrodna's alternative kids head here for falafel sandwiches, craft beer and poetry slams – you get the idea. The dirt-cheap food satisfies the impoverished…

  • Staroe Vremya

    Belarus

    'Old Times' flashes back to Soviet days, with waitstaff in pioneer and provodnitsa (female train attendant) get-ups and a tram car for a bar. Order a pure…

  • Grand Cafe

    Minsk

    This classy place has great service provided by English-fluent servers in tuxedos, and white linen tablecloths starched enough to cause injury. The…

  • Stolle

    Minsk

    Stolle is a great option, with delicious, freshly baked sweet and savoury pies to eat in or take away. Unlike the many other branches in town, this well…

  • Talaka

    Minsk

    This relaxed and cosy basement place is done up in old Belarusian style, complete with waitstaff in period outfits and live folk music on most nights. It…

  • Lido

    Minsk

    This large, upscale stolovaya (cafeteria) with Latvian roots has a huge array of food on display, so it's easy for non-Russian speakers: just point at…

  • Kamyanitsa

    Minsk

    Wander a couple blocks southeast of the centre for some of the best traditional Belarusian cuisine in town. The draniki (potato pancakes) here are top…

  • La Scala

    Minsk

    A vast trattoria helmed by an Italian chef and awash in Romanesque frescoes, La Scala consistently delivers some of the best food in town from its open…

  • Chekhov

    Minsk

    With its Old World furniture and wooden floorboards, this sprawling, light-bathed estate in the middle of Minsk recreates the genteel world of one of…

  • Tapas Bar

    Minsk

    This stylish joint with olive-coloured walls, friendly service and bright dining areas serves up good tapas from a large menu. All the classics are…

  • Tiflis

    Minsk

    The Georgian owner's love of his national cuisine shines through at this understated eatery east of the centre near vast Chalyuskintsaw Park. Start off…

  • Provence

    Belarus

    With a prime location right on the Sozh River and an exciting contemporary menu, Homel's top restaurant is bringing dishes like salad Lyonnaise, gazpacho…

  • Hray

    Minsk

    For authentic Belarusian food in the Old Town look no further than Hray, an unpretentious eatery with stained-glass windows, original draniki (potato…

  • Gambrinus

    Minsk

    This dungeon pub serves a mix of delicious Belarusian and European food and has a 'beer book' with over 100 mostly imported beers, including an impressive…

  • Lido

    Minsk

    It doesn't have quite as much country charm as the flagship Lido on pr Nezalezhnastsi, but this upscale two-storey stolovaya (cafeteria) is more centrally…

  • News Café

    Minsk

    This bustling cafe with a chequerboard floor features a modern international menu with specialities like seabass with pine nuts, octopus, turkey steak…

  • Klyukva

    Belarus

    With its sleek coffeeshop-like design and outdoor terrace on a quiet Old Town lane, the 'Birdhouse' is hard not to like. The breakfasts are the best in…

  • Food Republic

    Minsk

    This modern food court has a half-dozen or so eateries all under one huge industrial-style roof, plus a fantastic terrace with views of the Svislach River…

  • Batski

    Belarus

    This upscale, folk-themed stolovaya (cafeteria) is ridiculously good value in the heart of Homel. Non-Russian speakers can point at what they want, which…

  • Vasilki

    Minsk

    A giant picture menu guides you through the list of affordable and filling Belarusian and Russian fare at the most central location of this popular chain…

  • Fasol

    Belarus

    Fasol has a stylish industrial design with plenty of exposed piping and a musical theme. The carnivore-pleasing menu emphasises prime seafood such as sea…

  • Karchma u Prichala

    Belarus

    The patio here, within a stone's throw of the lovely Neman River, is the best perch in town, and the food isn't half bad either. The menu mixes straight…

  • Neman Beer Restaurant

    Belarus

    This big, bustling basement pub under the Neman Hotel nails it with medieval-style arched brick ceilings and authentic Belarusian pub grub like machanka …

  • Zolotoy Lev

    Belarus

    The 'Golden Lion' has a vast patio that often assumes a beer-garden vibe. Close to a dozen different beers pour out of taps on the patio and in the more…

  • Kharcheŭnya Zamkavai

    Belarus

    Point and pick from excellent premade Russian faves at this stolovaya (cafeteria) near the castle gates. After 7pm it becomes a cook-to-order restaurant…

  • Vitebsky Traktir

    Belarus

    The interior here is dark, so sit out on the summer terrace at the bottom (southern end) of pedestrianised vul Suvorova. It's a good spot for traditional…

  • Pushkin Times

    Belarus

    Vitsebsk's most unique restaurant is a pimped-out medieval cave with Pushkin verse on the walls. The menu is not as imaginative as the arty decor, but the…

  • Knyazhesky Dvor

    Belarus

    This medieval-themed basement restaurant is attached to the Mir Hotel inside Mir Castle. You have your pick of Belarusian countryside favourites here, or…

  • My English Granny

    Minsk

    This place has pulled off the incredible feat of making kitschy Victoriana look trendy in its bizarre but very cosy basement location. You'll get meals…

  • Doroga Zamkov

    Belarus

    It has sturdy brick walls and two working glazed-brick fireplaces that looked like they were plucked out of nearby Mir Castle. The menu is about as meat…

  • Gurman

    Minsk

    A long-running outfit specialising in delicious, freshly made pelmeni (Russian-style ravioli stuffed with meat). Also offers a wide selection of pastas,…

  • Y Kakhanki

    Belarus

    The Belarusian food, stuffed blyni (pancakes) and shashlyk (kebabs) are decent, but the main selling point is the patio overlooking the lake. It's next to…

  • Stolle

    Minsk

    A branch of this excellent chain of pie shops, near the train station.

  • Stolle

    Minsk

    A branch of the excellent pie shop.

  • Stolle

    Minsk

    A branch of the excellent pie shop.

  • Pizza Tempo

    Minsk

    This chain has several pizzerias across the city, with each restaurant stylishly decorated and enjoying a relaxed vibe. Citywide delivery is available,…

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