In search of new flavors? How about trying a Russian restaurant in Paris this lunchtime? Russian expatriates, the curious and gourmets of all kinds, discover the best that Russian gastronomy has to offer!
Classic dishes include caviar, borscht, blini, smoked salmon and trout. But Russian gastronomy also has many traditional recipes that are still too little-known in Paris, such as zakouski, a typical hors d'oeuvre; a host of cold salads, an essential part of any successful Russian meal; pirojki, little turnovers filled with minced meat, cheese or vegetables; not forgetting the unmissable beef Stroganov, invented in the 17th century by Count Pavel Stroganoff's French cook; all accompanied by a glass of vodka to celebrate in style!
And to round things off in style, try vatruchka, an airy white cheese cake, smetannik, a soft tart with sour cream and cinnamon, or a slice of prianik, a traditional gingerbread filled with walnuts and jam.
That's all it takes to make your mouth water. So let's take a look at Russian restaurants in Paris to celebrate in style!
Mantchouk – Armenian cuisine by Petrossian
Feel like discovering Armenian cuisine? If so, then head to Mantchouk, the latest restaurant x caterer by Petrossian in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. It is as if the house was back to its roots. [Read more]
IBRIK Kitchen, comforting Balkan cuisine
Fancy discovering a cuisine you're not (too) familiar with? Ecaterina Paraschiv, owner of Ibrik Café, has just opened her first restaurant, Ibrik Kitchen, in the 2nd arrondissement. On the menu: Balkan specialties and cocktails made with Eastern European spirits. Perfect for overcoming the winter blues! [Read more]
Petrossian, the restaurant where caviar is king
At Petrossian, caviar is king. And this is certainly the case in their new restaurant, opened on boulevard de la Tour Maubourg, opposite the historic Petrossian boutique. Exceptional dishes centered around the black gold, to the delight of purists. [Read more]
And also: Chez Mademoiselle, Aux Trois Violons-Matoushka.
Not forgetting the capital's Russian grocery stores: Petrossian (Paris 7), Prestige Russe (Paris 15), Slavmarket (Paris 11), Château Russe (Paris 16), Troïka (Paris 17), or Gastronomie Russe (Paris 8).
And now that you've got a full belly, set off to discover the most beautiful Russian places in Paris!
