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Irkutsk is the sixth largest city in Siberia, and there are a huge number of catering establishments here. Restaurants, cafes, bars, canteens, eateries – in almost any of the many establishments in the city you can find a pleasant atmosphere, a varied menu and reasonable prices.
The best restaurants of Irkutsk – find out where you can taste the most delicious dishes in the capital of Eastern Siberia. The city’s establishments are represented by restaurants of traditional Russian and European cuisine, as well as more exotic cuisines: Japanese, Chinese, Indian.
10 To the East
The list of the best restaurants in Irkutsk includes “To the East”. The establishment offers visitors dishes of Buryat and Slavic cuisine. A warm welcome and a cordial attitude await guests here – what Siberian hospitality is famous for.
The meat in the restaurant comes from nearby farms, which guarantees their freshness and the highest quality.
The highlight of the restaurant’s menu is meat dishes cooked in the tandoor and on the grill.
The design of the restaurant is decorated in the national style. In the main hall there are Buryat yurts for several people, where you can retire for personal meetings or family celebrations.
The restaurant offers not only delicious dishes of Buryat and Russian cuisine, but also pleasant musical accompaniment.
On the territory of the restaurant there is a summer terrace, open during the warm season. Here, under the canopy of birches, gazebos and tables are located. Weather permitting, some menu items are cooked outdoors.
9. Ganga
Ganga – one of the best restaurants in Irkutsk, where you can taste Indian cuisine.
The restaurant has a very pleasant, relaxing atmosphere. The main dishes of the menu are served to guests on traditional Indian crockery. In addition to delicious food, the restaurant offers authentic Indian drinks, such as tea with milk and spices. One of the advantages of Ganga is that spices are added to dishes in moderation. The restaurant also has a vegetarian menu.
8. Victoria
“Victoria” – one of the best restaurants in Irkutsk. It is unique in that it is the only catering establishment in the city designed in Provence style. Spacious bright halls give visitors a real home comfort.
The restaurant is divided into several zones, each of which is decorated in its own style. “Terrace” evokes thoughts of a cozy house in the south of France. This area is suitable for family dinners and romantic meetings. Hall “Gostiny” has a large area and is designed for banquets.
The varied menu of the restaurant, consisting of dishes of European and Russian cuisine, will delight visitors.
The restaurant is located in a quiet courtyard, where its visitors will not be disturbed by the hustle and bustle of the big city.
7. Legend of Baikal
“Legend of Baikal”, although it is not located within the city, it can rightfully be considered one of the best restaurants in Irkutsk. “Legend of Baikal” is a suburban complex located at the source of the Angara River, on the shores of Lake Baikal. The restaurant’s menu consists of Russian cuisine and a variety of fish delicacies. The most demanding gourmet will find their favorite dish here. In the “Legend of Baikal” you can try grilled meat and fish, stuffed poultry and a whole ram on a spit. In the warm season, a barbecue area is open on the embankment.
From the windows of the panoramic restaurant offers an amazing view of beauty.
6. Knight’s Court
The hotel and restaurant complex continues the list of the best restaurants in Irkutsk “Knight’s Court”. It is located 30 minutes from the city center and 40 minutes from the Baikal coast. The guests of the restaurant are offered the most delicious hot and cold dishes of European and Georgian cuisine.
5. John and Vasya
One of the best restaurants in Irkutsk meat bar “John and Vasya”which combines wide Siberian hospitality and European traditions. The basis of the restaurant is meat on the coals. Beefsteaks, steaks, chops, entrecote and meat in salads – everything is cooked only on “live” coals. In addition to meat dishes, the restaurant offers soups and delicate desserts.
The restaurant premises are divided into several zones: a restaurant, a bar and a pub area. Every visitor of “John and Vasya” will find a cozy place here – both connoisseurs of delicious food and exquisite drinks, and lovers of noisy gatherings with traditional snacks and beer.
4. Barbarian
meat restaurant “Barbarian” – one of the best catering establishments in Irkutsk. Specializes in author’s cuisine. Here you can taste meat dishes from all over the world: Italy, Australia, South America, Russia and Spain. The method of serving dishes “taganok” allows you to keep them hot. Barbarian, decorated in a classic interior, consists of several zones: a restaurant, a cigar room, a fireplace room, a VIP room, and karaoke. Visitors will enjoy an entertaining show program and live music with vocals.
3. Pickle
The best restaurants in Irkutsk include a Russian restaurant “Rassolnik”. It recreates the cozy homely atmosphere of a Soviet-era apartment. The institution is divided into two zones: a large hall for 50 seats, designed for banquets, and a small hall for 25 seats for family and friendly meetings. Guests are offered a varied menu with Russian cuisine. From drinks, visitors can try fruit drinks, homemade compote, author’s teas, Soviet lemonades in a siphon, milkshakes, juices and coffee.
2. Angara
Continues the list of the best restaurants in Irkutsk “Angara”. This is the oldest public catering establishment in the city, where you can taste dishes of European, Russian and Ukrainian cuisine. Especially delicious are dishes such as Siberian meat, Baikal omul and taiga-style dumplings.
1. Antico Borgo
Antico Borgo – one of the best Italian restaurants in Irkutsk. Here you can taste Italian cuisine and author’s dishes. In addition, the restaurant offers Italian dishes adapted to the taste of Americans: Michigan-style meat pan, American-style eggplant and much more. Pizza, seafood dishes and delicate desserts, drinks and fine wine – every visitor will find their favorite dish in Antico Borgo.