Yekaterinburg is home to a wide variety of restaurants. It's position on the border of Europe and Asia has led the city to develop an interesting blend of culinary creations that incorporate the best of Russian and Uzbek food. Here, we have included a list of our top three most recommended places to eat and drink in Yekaterinburg:
For food:
Restaurant Nigora is the perfect place to eat if you are looking for good-quality Russian food on a budget. You will find many European and Middle-Eastern food favourites on the menu including pilaf, Dolma, Lagman (Uzbek noodles) and grilled lamb, chicken and fish dishes.
The Stroganov Grill is a must for meat-lovers! This restaurant offers a huge selection of steak many different ways and has built a solid reputation for delivering the best steak in Yekaterinburg, although the resturant also offers a variety of seafood. A custom Argentinian-grill has been set up in the heart of the restaurant, allowing guests a full view of the cooking process.
Troekurov is a luxury restaurant combining local Russian produce with French culinary inspiration. This restaurant offers a wide range of signature dishes including moose stroganoff and Kamchatka crab. The dining area interior revives 19th century with antique and replica furniture from the Alexander and Nikolaev eras.
For drink:
Alibi
Alibi bar is well known on Yekaterinburg’s night scene as the place to go to enjoy live music with friends, attracting tourists and locals alike. The bar offers live music on Friday and Saturday nights and hosts a repertoire of musical talent from popular DJs to indie groups. The bar focuses on three key concepts: Gastronomy, Democracy and Consistency, and we can say with confidence that Alibi delivers across the board!
Alibi is open Monday to Thursday 12:00pm until 2:00am, and Friday and Saturday 12:00pm until 5:00am.
Dr. Scotch
A home away from home, Dr Scotch is a traditional Scottish pub in the center of Yekaterinburg. This cosy bar has a wide range of local and imported beer, ale and cider on draught paired with all the comforts expected of a traditional UK pub.
Dr Scotch is open Sunday to Monday 12:00pm until midnight, Tuesday to Thursday 12:00pm until 2:00am, and Friday and Saturday 12:00pm until 4:00pm.
New Bar
New Bar takes its inspiration from 50s Americana and is renowned for offering the best cocktails in Yekaterinburg. The bar caters to almost everything you would want from a bar and more, visitors can choose to read or enjoy cult movies in comfort or listen to live music performances from aspiring musicians across the Urals.
New bar is open 12:00pm until 6:00am Monday to Friday, and 18:00pm until 6:00am Saturday and Sunday.