This is a list of notable Russian restaurants.
Russian cuisine is a collection of the different cooking traditions of the Russian people. Russian cuisine derives its varied character from the vast and multi-cultural expanse of
Russia. Moreover, it is necessary to divide Russian traditional cuisine and Soviet cuisine, which has its own peculiarity. Its foundations were laid by the
peasant food of the rural population in an often harsh climate, with a combination of plentiful
fish,
poultry,
game,
mushrooms,
berries, and
honey. Crops of
rye,
wheat,
barley and
millet provided the ingredients for a plethora of
breads,
pancakes,
cereals,
beer and
vodka. Soups and stews full of flavor are centered on seasonal or storable produce, fish and meats.