Gostiny Dvor - Refined national cuisine based on ancient noblemens recipes. Speacial events catered for. Flexible pricing policy. $. (Credit cards: V, MC, Maestro, Belkart). Open daily noon-midnight. 17 Sovetskaya str. Metro: Ploshchad Lenina.tel 206-64-17, 206-64-27.
Grunwald finest specimens of Belarusian, Polish and Lithuanian cuisine. Delightful friendly atmosphere. $$. Open daily 10 a.m. 11 p.m. 19 K. Marks str. Metro: Oktiabrskaya/Kupalovskaya. Tel.: 210-42-55.
Gubernia European, Belarusian and Lithuanian cuisine. Billiards and slot machines also available. $. (Major credit cards). Open daily from 10 a.m. midnight. 28 Odoevskogo str.,. tel. 252-79-43, 207-67-66.
James Bar-restaurant serving special cuisine combining European traditions and Asian secrets. Sushi, steaks and shakes. Buffets and conferences catered for. Take-away meals. Banquet hall. (Credit cards: V, VE, MC, Maestro). Open daily noon-1 a.m. 58 Surganova str. tel. 290-28-88, GSM. 355-15-51.
Kabachok 12 This cosy restaurant serves European cosmopolitan cuisine in an unusual Belarusian setting. $. (Major credit cards). Open daily from 11 a.m. 11 p.m. 38 Y. Kolas str. tel. 281-72-16.
Kamyanitsa Delicious dishes are cooked to Rzecz Pospolita recipes, served in a traditional Belarusian setting accompanied by live folk music. A mid-day menu, separate hall with a large screen and karaoke facilities are available. Free parking. $$. (Credit cards: V, VE, MC/EC, Maestro). Open daily from noon-11 p.m. 18 Pervomaiskaya str. tel. 294-51-24, 233-94-01.
Leonidas - European fusion cuisine with Japanese elements. Banquet Hall. Dishes not on the menu can be cooked upon a clients order. Pre-booking is recommended. Guarded car park. $$. (Credit cards: V, MC, Maestro). Open daily noon-midnight. 87-A Pr. Nezavisimosti. Metro: Park Cheluskintsev. Tel. 287-38-49.
Mirsky Zamok (Mir Castle) European, Belarusian cuisine. Lunches noon- 4 p.m. (priced Br 5,000 to 10,000). $. (Credit cards: V, VE, MC, Maestro). Open daily noon 2 a.m. 9 Gorodskoi Val str. tel. 206-53-47. GSM 616-69-38.
Nostalgia Breakfasts, mid-day meals. Family lunches on Sundays. 20-percent discount on the main noon - 4 p.m. Weddings are catered for (wedding decorations of the hall is a bonus for the newly married). Tapeur-attended silent films are demonstrated in the evenings. Open Su Th 8 a.m.-midnight, F-Sa 8 a.m.-2 a.m. 43 Ivanovskaya str. Metro: Proletarskaya. Tel. 236-22-31.
Orient Express Refined Belarusian and European cuisine. Banquet hall seating 20 people. Separate 4-seat booths, live music, lovely atmosphere. Mid-day meals priced Br 5,500 to 7,200. (Major credit cards.) Open daily noon-midnight. 1 Kirova str. Metro: Ploshchad Lenina. Tel.: 225-62-43.
Pan Khmelyu Old Belarusian, Polish, European cuisine. Visitors witness the cooking of flambed dishes. Live music M-Sa. Shows on Fr and Sa. Banquet hall seating 20 people. Free parking. Business lunch. ($5). Banquet menu ($25). (Credit cards: V, VE, MC, Maestro). Open daily noon 4 a.m. 11 Internatsionalnaya str. Metro: Oktiabrskaya/Kupalovskaya. Tel.226-78-74, 200-05-83.
Pechki Lavochki Beer restaurant in the very heart of the city. Belarusian cuisine. Breakfasts 8 a.m. noon. Business lunch noon 4 p.m. Salad bar styled on a horse-drawn cart. Fruit liqueurs, grilled dishes. $. (Credit cards: V, VE, MC, Maestro). Open daily 8 a.m. midnight.
22 Pr. Nezavisimosti. Metro: Oktiabrskaya/Kupalovskaya. Tel.227-78-79.
Pinta Belarusian and Japanese food served in a cosy Irish pub atmosphere. Old Soviet films are shown on plasma screens and the bar has a distinctly Soviet flavor. $. Open daily from noon- 2 a.m.. 34 Komsomolskaya str. tel. 210-58-25.
Planeta Pizza European cuisine, Italian pizza. Free parking. $. (Credit cards: V, VE, MC, Maestro). Open daily noon 11 p.m. Hypermarket GIPPO, 2 Pr. Rokossovskogo.
Rakovsky Brovar this brewery restaurant is found in the historical part of the city. Its special interior design gives it a cosy ambiance complimenting the Belarusian and European cuisine. Delicious beer snacks, roasted pork knuckle and boiled crayfish on the menu. $$. (Credit cards: V, MC, Maestro). 10 Vitebskaya str. Metro: Nemiga. Tel. 206-64-04.
Renaissance Cosy restaurant in the historical centre of the city. European cuisine. Tea room, cigar room, grill bar. Billiards. Room for non-smokers. $$. (Credit cards: V, VE, MC, Maestro). Open daily noon-2 a.m. 23 Pl. Svobody. tel. 227-09-91. Metro: Nemiga, Oktiabrskaya/Kupalovskaya.
Saloon European cuisine. Live country and blues music daily. Dance shows Th-Sa. $. (Credit cards: V, VE, MC, MC Electronic, Maestro). Open Su-We noon-midnight, Th-Sa noon-3 a.m.
21 Pr. Pobediteley. Metro: Frunzenskaya. Tel. 203-89-68, 203-94-38.
Sem Komnat (Seven Rooms) European cuisine served while you sit on comfortable sofas. Plasma screens and open air seating. (Major cards). Open daily from 8 a.m. 1 a.m. 19 Pr. Masherova. tel. GSM 556-66-65.
Steakhouse European cuisine. Banquet hall seating. 150 people. Weddings and parties catered for. Visitors can witness the chef cooking flambed dishes. $$. (Credit cards: V, MC, Maestro). Open daily noon-11:30 p.m. 13 Pr. Pobediteley. Metro: Nemiga. Tel. 203-28-10.
Straunya Kamyanitsa (Kamyanitsa Eatery) Belarusian cuisine. Nice interior. $$. (Credit cards: V, VE, MC, Maestro, EC). Open daily noon-11 p.m. 18 Pervomaiskaya str. tel. 236-51-24.
Talaka Belarusian and old Belarusian cuisine cooked to authentic recipes. Belarusian peasant hut-styled interior. National music. (Credit cards: V, MC, Maestro). Open daily 10 a.m.- 6 a.m. 18 Rakovskaya str. Metro: Nemiga, Frunzenskaya. Tel. 203-27-94, GSM 637-03-80.
Voyage European cuisine on offer. Live music and dance shows at weekends. Weddings, anniversaries and corporate parties catered for (up to 90 people). A separate banquet hall can seat 20 people. $$. Open daily noon-1 a.m. 1 Kalvariyskaya str. tel. 226-52-99.
VZGLIAD (the LOOK) European cuisine, special interior, shows. $. (Credit cards: V, MC, Maestro, Belkart). Open Mo-Th noon-2:30 a.m, Fr-Sa 6 p.m. 6 a.m. 62 Pr. Rokossovskogo. tel. 214-89-00.
YOLKI-PALKI A wide variety of meat (mutton, pork, beef), fish, poultry, mushroom and cheese barbeques. The grill list: piglets, chickens and rabbit cooked whole. A wide selection of alcoholic drinks. 24/7 delivery to any location throughout Minsk. $. Open 24 hours.
39 Orlovskaya str. tel. 290-19-02, GSM 333-44-44.
