The Horseshoe Tavern
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The inn positions itself as a hospitable establishment with long-forgotten dishes of Old Slavic cuisine and original liqueurs. Soft music is playing inside. The choice of distinctive cuisine here is rich and varied. The prices are reasonable. The staff is in uniform of a national character.
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Gastronomic journey through Belarus, part 3. Grodno tavern "Horseshoe".
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April 24, 2024
Welcome to our channel! The Horseshoe tavern is located in a quiet place, not far from the center of Grodno, on Kirova Street, 9. It was there that we went one spring day, either for a late lunch or an early dinner.
Atmosphere.
The name on the main sign is not indicated, you can only understand that it is a "Horseshoe" by getting closer to the entrance group. The inn positions itself as a hospitable establishment with long-forgotten dishes of Old Slavic cuisine and original liqueurs. Soft music is playing inside. The choice of distinctive cuisine here is rich and varied. The prices are reasonable. The staff is in uniform of a national character. For six years now, gastronomic festivals have been held in the tavern in spring and autumn, offering visitors various interesting sets, for example, an interpretation of the festive feast among the peasants of the Polessky village from the novel by the Belarusian writer Ivan Melezh, or a set based on Peter 1's favorite dinner dishes. It's a pity that we didn't catch this gastrofest, but we will appreciate It's like a reason to come back here!
Interior.
The interior design is typical for an inn. There are a lot of seats, the furniture arrangement is quite wide. The walls are finished with natural dark wood bricks, the halls are furnished with rough, massive furniture. The warm, subdued lighting resembles the natural light of the evening sun. The brutal decoration, linen tablecloths, large bottles of tinctures, an oven and other details of 19th-20th century everyday life are all very consistent with the overall style and concept of the establishment.
Menu.
It is made of wood and resembles a fairy-tale box.
Inside, the description is in two languages, the grammars are in place, there are no pictures. If you believe the stereotypes, then potatoes are present in almost all dishes of Belarus, and despite the versatility of the cuisine of this country, we suggest that you personally verify this stereotype by looking at the menu and reading the article to the end.
We taste culture and traditions.
We place an order and after 10 minutes the "Royal fish from overseas" appears on the table. Tender salmon, cut into identical pieces, gave the broth a golden color and a good broth, and spicy vegetables - richness and flavor. The fish soup was followed by one of the most famous dishes of Belarusian cuisine, the most popular of which is perhaps draniki - this is "Bulbyanaya babka". It has everything not to think about hunger for a long time. Overall, everything was delicious, high in calories, and we barely got up from the table.
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April 10
We were just looking for a place to have lunch when we arrived in Grodno. I was bribed by the location and the 5-star rating.
Interesting interior in the old wooden style, pleasant service, wooden menu with a large selection.
We came for a business lunch, the prices are normal, the food is delicious! They bring it in ordinary plates, not as serving dishes from the menu, but this did not spoil the impression in any way. Everything is fast and most importantly delicious.
We also took draniki from the main menu, and we were also satisfied
We also visited during the Carnival period, we were treated to one pancake with jam, it was very pleasant to receive such attention 🥰
I recommend this place to visit
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May 14
Pleasant service, beautiful surroundings.
In general, the dishes are relatively tasty.
But we expected something completely different and higher quality for the indicated prices. The steak is stated on the menu. For some reason, they asked for a roast because they made the wrong one at all and it's just a piece of beef meat, it's not a steak. The pork rinds were simply toasted, not melted to be crispy, as befits pork rinds - strange pork rinds are just fried brisket. The salads are quite mediocre, they did not feel the national caloric. Anyway, something's not right.
Other guests saw a knuckle that looked like it was very appetizing) They probably also had their own delicious tinctures - unfortunately, they could not appreciate it too strong for me. The waiters are very pleasant, so it's a pity that the kitchen has failed and does not match such a cool environment.
Oh, the shingles were also very tasty, they are perfect! Crispy on top and tender inside, fried like lard. It's a trestle!
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May 9
One of my favorite places in Grodno!
Delicious, satisfying, inexpensive. Good service and location.
Since the place is very popular, it is better to book tables in advance. I especially like draniki, which are not greasy and served with pickles. Delicious and balanced!
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January 6
Delicious cuisine, large portions, reasonable prices. But it is very difficult to get to the inn on weekends and holidays, you need to book a table in advance. I didn't like that the waitresses didn't take the plates away after the guests had finished their dish. There was a situation when a new dish was brought, but there was nowhere to put it because the whole table was filled with boards with empty plates. The entrance area and wardrobe are also inconveniently organized, but probably the taste of the dishes exceeds the disadvantages.
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April 27
We came to Grodno with friends for the first time and accidentally got into a tavern for dinner. The waitresses and the receptionist are dressed in beautiful national costumes, polite and friendly. The atmosphere in the establishment is conducive to pleasant communication. The kitchen is great!!!! I advise everyone to try the steering wheel!!!!! The service and taste are the best in Belarus!!!! The prices are also pleasantly surprising.
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February 25
We have visited the inn many times! Pleasant atmosphere, good food service! We ordered the royal house hunt several times, It was cooked very tasty! But still, I advise you to visit the inn! delicious dishes and excellent presentation will delight you!
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January 18
Only positive emotions! It's a great place, very cozy, and most importantly, not pretentious at all!
The cuisine is excellent, traditionally Belarusian, very tasty and atmospheric! Large portions, pleasant impressions!
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January 7
It's a good place. Delicious cuisine and great waiters. They advised delicious snacks and suggested the exact cooking time. I recommend half a meter of fat and pickles, potatoes with chanterelles and pickles from the cellar, definitely.
I recommend it to lovers of delicious food and drink
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May 8
We chose an institution based on reviews and did not lose. The room is small, there are few tables. The menu is very diverse, there are many items, everything is available. The portions are huge, all the vegetables are fresh, the meat is soft and tender. We ate heartily and took it home. Great place, I recommend it to everyone
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April 6
For more than 20 years, my friends and I have been visiting this place from time to time. Inexpensive in price, but a very comfortable establishment. Galenka and borscht are my favorite dishes here. The decoration of the dishes and the politeness of the girls when serving at a height.
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April 23
We had lunch at the Horseshoe. The food is very tasty. Matching price and quality. The staff is very helpful and efficient. The waiting time for the main course is 20-30 minutes, snacks are served quickly. There may be no seats available during rush hour. We will definitely visit Grodno.
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March 23
Very tasty food. The draniki are super. Hodgepodge and cream mushroom soup fire. The staff is pleasant. We came to Grodno for the weekend, stopped by on Saturday, and returned on Sunday to eat more soups before leaving. The prices are also great. We recommend you to visit!
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November 14, 2024
It is a very sincere institution and it is not at all surprising that places need to be booked in advance. There is a separate room for a large company and a closing door, when we visited, someone celebrated a holiday in it, I don't know how big it is. The day we booked the table came a little earlier, the girls were very polite and accommodated us without any problems. According to the occupancy of the hall and the number of waiting guests in the lobby of an empty table, it was clear about the popularity of this institution.
Service: quickly, we took orders and gave the dishes to everyone together. There was no such thing that someone would already get there, and someone was sitting and bored. The waiters know the menu, can tell and advise.
As for the dishes. The portions are decent, considering their cost, a very pleasant ratio. Of course, there is a small remark about the zeppelins, they "fell apart", the potatoes floated around the edges and looked more like wet mashed potatoes.
Come, you definitely won't regret it, compared to another institution, from which we were mildly shocked.
Unfortunately, not all photos could be placed under the review
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August 24, 2024
Everything is fine except the most important thing-the kitchen.
I'll start with the pros-the entrance group is excellent, the entourage is 4+. The service is 4+. Tinctures 5.
After opening the menu (elegantly decorated), the oddities begin. The peasant salad includes ingredients such as beef tongue, shrimp. Etc. the dishes are strange in composition, they do not correspond in any way to the names hinting at antiquity and traditions.
Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the receipt. The names are roughly from memory:
- solyanka 4- (there was not enough richness and taste)
- merchant's salad 3 (Caesar salad wrapped at home in a pancake with the addition of red beans). A strange combination that has no pronounced taste. In general, it's a mess.
- Beef Stroganoff 3 (unpleasant taste of beef)
- chicken under a walnut 2 (the name is not accurate. But this is the most disastrous dish. The walnut and cheese are burnt, the chicken is dry)
In general, I do not recommend it, we did not get any positive emotions from the dishes.
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December 31, 2024
Expectations from the institution were higher after reading numerous positive reviews.
The soups were quite tasty, but the draniki turned out to be quite sad — thin and not interesting (well, you get the idea). They were also upset by half a meter of fat — for the first time in many cafes they didn't even finish eating and asked to take it with them. Besides, the fat was also frozen, which generally spoiled the impression. I didn't like the pickles either.
It would seem that how can you make tasteless tea? No matter how much the kettle was infused, the taste of the water was brighter than the taste of tea... And the food was served in different cups, which are not even in the style of the institution.
Thank you to the waiter, she tried and provided good service.
We wouldn't go to this place again.
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April 23
The cuisine is very tasty and satisfying, mostly everything is fried. The portions are large) we highly recommend trying a network of bitter infusions, especially krambambula!
My husband has a dish with a "meat scythe", the second dish is a machanka with leaves
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May 10
It's a very cozy and clean place. The hall is quite spacious. Nice interior. Delicious food and tinctures at an affordable price. Friendly and helpful staff.
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April 27
Great place!
It's a great atmosphere.
Everything is delicious in the kitchen!
The portions are large.
The price/quality ratio is exorbitant.
I highly recommend it.
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August 9, 2024
We were pleasantly surprised! For our entire journey through Belarus, this place is with:
1) the most pleasant prices
2) the most delicious food
3) friendly waiters (you will not find this everywhere in the country!)
4) a cozy atmosphere
For seven people, a business lunch with extra lemonade came out at 105 bel.rubles
There is a table for a large company with the aesthetics of a fireplace room.
Delicious national dishes. The food from the main menu is prepared in front of you, so the wait may be 40 minutes, but the business lunch was served very quickly - and with a national twist :)
Thank you!
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January 1
It's a great place. Everything is delicious. The portions are large. The service is fast. And the fat is beyond praise. We've been there a few times, and everything is always on top. Thanks!
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August 31, 2024
A great place for dinner or lunch. There were 2 days in a row. The most responsive and attentive staff that we came across in Grodno. Plus great food and a humane price tag. Good portions, good serving, fast enough even when fully planted. The only drawback is that you need to book for the evening, even on weekdays. But on the other hand, it speaks well for the restaurant, for itself.
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December 25, 2024
Definitely 5 stars! We went to lunch with a girl when we were walking around the city. We went to a business lunch and were delighted. We ate cold water, beef liver, potato slices, and leafy vegetables. All the dishes are cooked very tasty, the portions are large. The prices are absolutely reasonable, for 40 rubles we ate too much delicious food, we have never eaten better in any institution before!
P.S. I would also like to thank the wonderful staff, two waitresses serving the guests, who are as polite, friendly and hospitable as possible, and also dressed in national Belarusian outfits! In general, thanks to them and respect!
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January 6
A wonderful cozy place. There are always a lot of people, you need to book a table earlier. Everything is very tasty. Food of Belarusian cuisine. The prices are very, very reasonable.
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September 19, 2024
We passed by many times and decided to go in, an institution with a good entourage. The entrance group left a pleasant impression, they were greeted warmly. I liked the waiters very much, they did not impose themselves. Their work is top-level, polite, sociable.The menu was brought quickly, which was unexpectedly aesthetic, something I had never seen before.
We ordered tinctures and some dishes, everything was brought quickly, which could not but please. Special thanks to the chefs, tender meat and fish still need to be able to cook. You can see that they are pros. The design of the institution itself is a huge plus, everything is done for relaxation and pleasure. You just want to enjoy the moment, knowing that you are in a place where every piece of food is an art.
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November 18, 2024
My husband's favorite place. Belarusian cuisine, simple and delicious. Cool homemade tinctures. Very good service, the order is always brought promptly, the dishes were removed directly from the fire and brought to the table. The interior is pleasant.
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September 1, 2024
An atmospheric place with very pleasant prices! Cozy, friendly waiters, a large selection of dishes and going to eat sula after a long walk through the beautiful city of Grodno was a great idea! This is not a restaurant, so we did not have high expectations. But everything was delicious and satisfying, so we safely recommend this place)
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February 26
I really like this place) they have business lunches, and my colleagues and I go there every day. The staff is very helpful and attentive. The portions are large, the prices are humane. And most importantly, it's delicious!
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March 26
Grodno has the best restaurant in terms of price and quality. We went there to eat every day. You need to book in advance for the weekend, otherwise you won't get in! The knuckle is very tasty. Machanka, bulbyanaya babka, draniki... Yes, everything is delicious there. I really liked the mushroom soup. The staff is attentive, the atmosphere is very pleasant!
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September 27, 2024
Our favorite place to hang out with friends.
We always gather in a large company....
There is a separate room with a large table (for a large company).
Delicious salads, excellent tinctures...... Good quality of hot dishes.
The prices are very loyal.
Clean and cozy.
But the service is "lame ".
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January 5
There are always a lot of people, you need to book in advance or if you're lucky. I was "lucky" to get a table without a reservation for two at the entrance... but... after all, even if you pre-order, you can be seated at the entrance.
The first one (borscht) is excellent. The second is pork in royal style and potato slices - for three. Pork chop is made of rubber. Potatoes from different batches (one is half-cooked, the second is all burnt).
One waitress started serving, another finished. The first one pretended to have something to do with our table. I don't understand why people want to come here so much. A one-time establishment.
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April 24
It's a wonderful place!
The most delicious draniki in Belarus are prepared here!!!!!And not only draniki))))Everything is delicious!!!
I advise everyone who will be in Grodno to visit this cozy inn!
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May 21
We chose according to the recommendation and were not mistaken. We from Russia wanted to try the national cuisine. Everything we ordered was delicious, the original presentation. Waitress Daria deserves a special award)
Just a tip - book a table in advance
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September 17, 2024
A wonderful place!
Borscht is excellent, rich, thick!Feed the fire! With lard, garlic and a pompom!
Draniki is not the best option.
Pork knuckle is the most delicate and delicious!
And the self-made liqueurs are very tasty, I liked them most with cherries and mountain ash!
Everything is served on time, one of the best establishments 100%!
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April 29
It's a great place. Very polite waiters. Delicious cuisine. I advise everyone to visit this place. Just book in advance, you may not be lucky with available seats. The place is very popular.
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January 3
Every trip to Grodno is not complete without visiting this Inn.
I strongly advise you to go here with as empty a stomach as possible, the portions are large, everything is very tasty and very fatty! But as a restaurant of Belarusian cuisine, it's perfect. The contingent is sometimes imposing, of course, but it gives the place its own tavern charm)
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April 17
A great place with very good prices! The assortment is small, but very tasty, the portions are clearly not for one person. If you're going to order several dishes, first think about whether you can handle them. There are no questions for the staff either, they work very efficiently.
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May 9
A very overpriced cafe. For the first time in my life, I didn't finish the dishes I brought in the cafe because they were tasteless.
We came here with my husband in anticipation of delicious food (let me remind you that the rating of the institution is 5 stars), we booked a table in advance.
We ordered borscht, potato bread with tongue and zeppelins.
The borscht was more or less delicious, but I had only one small cube of meat in it, and my husband had 2 cubes of meat. This is the first time I've seen this in hospitable and hearty Belarus, where every dish is full of meat.
Then the hot dishes arrived, and it was just a quiet horror. Both in the grandmother and in the Zeppelins, the potatoes were just a gray slimy mass with the smell of raw potatoes (they didn't taste raw). It was unpleasant and impossible to eat.
Even in the online Cornflowers in Minsk, the zeppelins were very tasty (so we decided to take them here for comparison, expecting it to be even tastier). We haven't tried the grandmother before, but I'm sure she shouldn't be like that.
As a result, we didn't eat any hot food, paid and left. When we complained to the waitress, she said that the chefs were already half-dead, but why should this affect the quality and taste of the dishes for which we pay money? She offered us liqueurs as compensation, but we refused them.
I am very sorry for the money and time spent.
I don't recommend this place to anyone.
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March 27
One of the best establishments in Grodno. The location, the kitchen, the staff, I was at the gastrofest and just visited with the company, I am always satisfied.
Thank you for the pleasant emotions
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January 7
It's very tasty, the portions are large, I liked everything! We were there for the New Year holidays, the tables were constantly occupied. I had to book for the last day of our stay in Grodno. We are very glad that we were able to visit the inn after all)
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April 14
We were there 2 times, the table was booked.
The boar's knee is just a fairy tale. The meat is the most tender.
The serving of dishes is interesting.
The interior is based on national life.
The service is fast. Well done
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March 22
We were in Grodno for only three days. It was necessary to celebrate a small family celebration somewhere. The institution was chosen by name. Maybe someone will notice some flaws there, but my husband and I liked everything. And especially the name, the cozy atmosphere, the food in a frying pan (as in my grandmother's childhood in the village). Oh, yes, I almost forgot. Another tincture, cranberry.
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April 7
A top place for a quick and delicious meal. Lunches at ridiculous prices. the food quality is excellent. Thanks to the staff, nice staff!
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November 2, 2024
Delicious food, decent portions. A pleasant price category.
The atmosphere and decoration of the tavern correspond to the name of the institution.
Polite staff.
Of the minuses, I did not like the serving of dishes / changing of dishes, when ordering: salad, soup, hot; soup was served simultaneously with salad, hot was also served after.
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January 4
It's difficult to get into an institution, it's better to book in advance (it's also not easy to book by phone - be persistent :))). Maybe we were unlucky and there were a lot of orders in the next room, but we waited 40 minutes for our food.... Although the waitress girls are very friendly, answer all questions, try their best, but there are clearly not enough for all the guests, empty plates were piled on the table until we finished dinner. The menu is interesting, the food is delicious, the portions are good, the price tag is adequate, but again there are flaws- the cheese is burnt on top, the crust is not edible on the sides... I'm putting a solid four, but there's room to grow.
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July 19, 2024
Sometimes we come to your place for lunch, sometimes in the evening. There are no questions about the lunch menu or the evening menu. Always large portions and very tasty, the serving is fast. The girls are always friendly, neat, dressed in a uniform with a national flavor. Of course, it is a pity that the appearance of the administrator does not match the style of the institution, as if she came from the beach. After lunch, we wanted to talk to the administrator about the pre-order - she wasn't there, we came up later: she still wasn't there. But the waitress girls did well, they answered all the questions, explained everything, thank them very much!
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July 28, 2024
We are guests from St. Petersburg.
We came in on a recommendation.
An atmospheric institution, Yes, like a tavern, not to be confused with a restaurant. The portions are large. The price tag is very even.
Positive.
1. Orange - mint lemonade, very tasty.
2. Belarusian borscht, very tasty and a lot.
3. The tea is delicious, black with orange peel.
But still, there are disadvantages for me.
1. Tavern-style salad with poached egg (I ordered it precisely because of the egg), but in fact it was brought with fried egg.
2. I didn't like the pickled pears, they weren't salty at all. There is something to compare.
3. Meat slicing The "Meat dish"
is cut very thickly. Someone likes it.
4. Half a meter of lard, very tasty. But even here, not everything is so good, the onion and garlic are cut very thickly, chapped. Mustard is so weak that it could be eaten like that.
5. The husband ordered a steak Mignon, asked for medium roasting, and brought a vel dan.
6. The tinctures are so-so, I gave a lot of alcohol.
PS. The portions are so large that I asked for my second dish (Princely Braid), which they told me, we'll bring a container, and you fold it yourself. I've never had this before.
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July 16, 2024
The Horseshoe Tavern on Kirov in Grodno is a very cool institution ; we were in Grodno for three days ; we visited the Horseshoe for three days . An adequate price for delicious dishes ; cold brew ; pancakes with different fillers ; dishes on a spit ; I liked berry tinctures of my own production . The original presentation of dishes . It 's a very decent place . It can be crowded and therefore sometimes a reservation is required in advance .
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August 21, 2024
The food and service are at a good level.
But!! This institution was chosen because of the availability of liqueurs and tinctures of its own production in the assortment, most of them were absent at the time of the visit. Which is already extremely saddening.
The second blow was the warm tinctures of raspberries and cranberries brought. Since I know the taste of raspberry tincture from personal stocks, this one was clearly made from jam - it saddened the soul again.
The interior and the musical accompaniment live in two different worlds.
But they cook delicious)
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April 22
There is insanely delicious solyanka and bulbyanaya baba! Great interior, good service, clean. The prices are not particularly high.
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