Savva

Savva, a fine dining establishment in Moscow, serves contemporary Russian cuisine with Scandinavian and French influences. The ambiance is cozy and the interior design is reminiscent of early 20th century luxury. Prices are high, but adequate for the quality of food and location. Savva is located in the prestigious Metropol hotel, offering a view of the Bolshoi Theatre and the Kremlin from its outdoor terrace.

The menu features a variety of dishes such as the delicate crab salad, the mouth-watering salmon halibut and cod pie, and the tasty vareniki with mushrooms. Cocktails like the eldflower spirit and Brancamenta mix well with soft drinks like San Pellegrino water. The wine selection is extensive, including a Russian white wine made of sibirkovi grape.

Savva is known for its Russian tasting menu, which includes hot borscht with pork rilles, pike dumplings in Champagne sauce, beef tenderloin with mushrooms and wheat cream, honey cake with raspberry sorbet, and ginger tea. The restaurant also offers a set menu with an explosion of flavors that is highly recommended.

Service is attentive and professional, with staff who speak English and are knowledgeable about the menu. The restaurant's special features include its Michelin star and its outdoor veranda with a view of the Bolshoi theatre. While the price may be a prohibiting factor for non-business locals, Savva is worth the splurge for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.