Location: Irkutsk
Top Restaurants in Irkutsk
Top Things to do in Irkutsk
- 1. Irkutsk Academic Drama Theater
- 2. Cathedral of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
- 3. Znamensky Monastery
- 4. Cathedral of The Epiphany
- 5. Irkutsk Regional Memorial Decembrists Museum, Volkonsky House
- 6. Gallery of V. Bronshteyn
- 7. Monument to the Founders of Irkutsk
- 8. 130 Kvartal
- 9. Sculpture Babr
- 10. Tourist Monument
Most Popular Russian food in Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
Best Russian restaurants nearby. Discover the best Russian food in Irkutsk. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Russian restaurants near you.. Founded in the mid-17th century as a winter quarters for traders and tax collectors, Irkutsk came to prominence in the 1800s. Participants in the Decembrist revolt against Tsar Nicholas I were exiled to Siberia in droves, turning Irkutsk into their cultural center. Today, it’s one of Siberia’s biggest and most important cities, with over half a million people, many universities, many historic churches and museums, and beautiful Lake Baikal, just about an hour away by train.
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10. Antrekot Shashlyk Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By feckerdoc
Very good soups and great shashliks.Young, friendly and helpful staff.Clientele also mainly young and relaxed, without being poseurs, happily smoking hookahs and vapers.A very pleasant and enjoyable experience.Very hard to find but well worth the effort.Grilled calamari, grilled veal cutlet, very good baked apple stuffed with nuts for dessert.Very good cocktails.
9. Restaurant Dakar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 31 reviews
Dakar - the first men's restaurant! Decorated in a unique style of the rally "Paris-Dakar". You are waiting for Russian and European cuisine, a large selection of drinks and two cozy rooms. -Conference hall -Business lunch from 299 r. - Pleasant actions a
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8. Ohotnikov
Overall Ratings
4 based on 205 reviews
Hunting - calling soul gentleman. Do any of these men's eyes light up at the sight of a beautiful gun, great hunting dogs and, of course, hunting trophies. Restaurant "Hunters" - a paradise not only for lovers of this ancient and elegant male hobby, but f
Reviewed By petermax9
This place has been skilfully decorated and themed as a Soviet style restaurant. - with the big difference that the service is attentive and the food varied and well-prepared.
7. Belaya Vorona
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
A cozy coffee shop for meeting friends and any kind of reading. In addition to a fragrant cup of coffee brewed according to all the modern rules of coffee art, here you will find: delicious dishes of Russian and European cuisine, free Wi-Fi, a rack with b
Reviewed By Kristin B
Excellent Coffee shop. One of my favorite places in Irkutsk. Recommended to me by Sasha (from Nerpa Hostel), I visited it several times on my recent trip to Irkutsk to scout a sight for a term abroad program for my College.This is a great place to go for free Wi-FI, wonderful atmosphere and excellent tea/coffee. I am a once a day espresso drinker myself and the first two times there I ordered espresso. The third time I went back to try the tea (these teas are amazing) -- try the raspberry tea if you're in to fruity teas. Real raspberries. Never had tea that tasted so good, ever!I hear it gets really cool in the evenings with open mics and poetry readings, bands, solo singers, etc. Can't wait to get back there to experience that. This is the place to be in Irkutsk.
6. Old Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By amandalubj
In a non-English speaking country, the service here was the best. Although their price is quite expensive comparing with other local restaurants in Irkutsk, the portions are very big. We had to box our deserts as the salad, soup and main courses had taken us full. The ingredients are fresh, no matter it's sea food or vegs. And all carefully prepared and served. Good place if you are looking for a big meal.
5. Strizhi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By BorkaMoscou
said to be the best restaurant in town - i was not impressed. they wanna be michelin star type of institution but they are far from that. starting with the service and the waiters that were just terrible -- nose in the air type .. not caring one bit about what the customers wants..replying with an attitude when facing complain...I guess the problem is that every dish is super expensive and not really worth it ... they are used to the Rich&Beautiful (R&B) crowd that dont necessarily have the culture of european gourmet food and goes there more to be seen then to enjoy the food ... some opulent men were dining with what seemed to be young "models" where chasing burgundy wine with cola and whiskey!!so nothing special really. if your partners invite you then ok, do it, but dont waste your money.
4. Gastrobar Kamchatka
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Cozy colorful place in the center of Irkutsk with authentic decor! Here is a kitchen with a Russian soul and Siberian character, original presentation of dishes and drinks, friendly staff and a warm welcome! On weekdays from 12:00 to 15:00 happy hours: 25
Reviewed By wking21
The restaurant is nicely located on Irkutsk's new "strip" and in keeping it is attractively set up and decorated with a good overall feel. The menu is quite extensive and includes some of the local specialities such as dishes with the Baikal white fish. All in all the food was not bad but was definitely not brilliant. Not overly expensive for what you get but by no means cheap.
3. Baikal Love Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
Modern cafe with big portions and low prices in city center. We can offer you dishes of buryat, russian cuisine and some eropean dishes.
Reviewed By StevoPurcell
Easily the best place I ate at during my 4 weeks touring Russia. The staff speak English, are friendly (rare in Russia!), the cafe is clean, pretty, with good facilities and flawless wifi. The food comes very quickly (I'd barely had a chance to sit down!), was unbelievably tasty and such good value!I cannot fault this place! Please visit, you won't regret it!
2. Rassolnik
Overall Ratings
4 based on 639 reviews
Located in the very heart of the Irkutsk city centre the place where despite modern influences the cozy and comfortable Soviet apartment still exists. Restaurant "Rassolnik" offers exceptional cuisine while you have a chance to feel the history here. Ever
Reviewed By PipPaul W
We went here for our final Russia meal What we had was very niceBaked Baikal fish with a cream and pine nuts sauceSalmon fishcakes, mash potatoes and saladDraft beer and a bottle lemonadeBut why oh why did the grilled vegetables we ordered not turn up until we had finished eating our main course!!?.Thank You for your feedback. We are very pleased that you liked the ordered dishes. Regarding the long wait for one of the dishes, we have already worked with the staff, we apologize for this trouble. We hope Your next visit will be in complete comfort. Come again
1. Ohotnikov
Overall Ratings
4 based on 205 reviews
Hunting - calling soul gentleman. Do any of these men's eyes light up at the sight of a beautiful gun, great hunting dogs and, of course, hunting trophies. Restaurant "Hunters" - a paradise not only for lovers of this ancient and elegant male hobby, but f
Reviewed By petermax9
This place has been skilfully decorated and themed as a Soviet style restaurant. - with the big difference that the service is attentive and the food varied and well-prepared.
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