Where to Eat in Minsk: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 11, 2017 Randal Brittian

Serving as both the capital of Belarus and the headquarters of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Minsk is a hub of business and government. Although few older buildings survived WWII bombings and Stalinist construction projects, Belarusians are proud of their capital's long history and its continued cultural importance. The city boasts 16 museums, 11 theaters, and 139 libraries, including the National Library of Belarus, with collections housed in a towering glass geometric ball.
Things to do in Minsk

1. News CAFE

Marksa Karla 34, Minsk 220030, Belarus Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Italian, Cafe, European, Central European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks +375 29 103-11-11
Excellent
54%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 306 reviews

News CAFE

Reviewed By gf1349 - Indianapolis, Indiana

This delightful, little café serves great food from an ideal location. On Karl Marx street, the airy restaurant dishes out delectable fare at good prices. If we return to Minsk we will definitely seek this place out.

2. La Crete d’Or

Lenin Ave. 3, Minsk 220030, Belarus Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards European, French, Cafe, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Late Night HK$39 - HK$235 +375 29 106-00-22
Excellent
67%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 289 reviews

La Crete d’Or

Reviewed By MuscoviteVT - Moscow, Russia

La Crête d’Or had caught my eye because it appears to be a French ‘patisserie’, and I often spend my vacations in Nice. I was then just passing by on my way to the theatre; may drop in some other time. The place doesn’t seem...MoreGood afternoon, MuscoviteVT! Thank you for the evaluation and feedback. We are very glad that you liked our cafe. Hope to see you again.

3. Rakovsky Brovar

Vitebskaya 10, Minsk 220004, Belarus Parking Available, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi German, Bar, European, Russian, Eastern European, Central European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks +375 44 733-93-39
Excellent
48%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 788 reviews

Rakovsky Brovar

Reviewed By Kev B - St Helens, United Kingdom

This place is obviously geared up for huge groups but they were happy to serve us two guys too. I dragged a friend here to sample some beers that they make onsite. I run a brewery and was eager to see what the Belarusian brewers...MoreGood afternoon, Kev B! Thank you for the evaluation and feedback. We are very glad that you liked our restaurant. Hope to see you again.

4. Grand Cafe

Lenina 2, Minsk 220030, Belarus Takeout, Highchairs Available, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi French, International, European, Central European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks +375 44 703-11-11
Excellent
59%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 813 reviews

Grand Cafe

Reviewed By ETWTraveller - Stockholm, Sweden

Celebrated a delightful Christmas Eve here. Excellent food in a very classic environment. You feel very privileged, remembering that you are visiting the last totalitarian state in Europe. Very professional and friendly service, doing everything to make our evening a pleasant stay. Highly recommend the pavlova as well as the apple crumble for dessert.

5. Grunwald Cafe

Marksa Karla 19, Minsk 220030, Belarus Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi Cafe, European, Russian, Eastern European, Central European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks +375 29 177-56-90
Excellent
52%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 249 reviews

Grunwald Cafe

Reviewed By Woimble - London, United Kingdom

Excellent food, served reasonably quickly by smiling waitress's who speak English. Lovely outside on a summers evening.

6. Lido

Nezavisimosti 49-1 | Kulman str. 5A, Minsk 220030, Belarus Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Buffet, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards Fast Food, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner HK$78 +375 17 284-82-08
Excellent
50%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Lido

“LIDO” is a place where national culture and ancient traditions of cooking are valued, a place for meeting friends and having fun for children and adults, friends and business partners, gourmets or comers to drink a cup of flavoured coffee. The administrative department of the President of Belarus is the constitutor of the Republican industrial-trading unitary Enterprise “LIDO”.Restaurant-bistro “LIDO” has received first-price qualification. The first restaurant is located in the center of Belarus capital: 49/1 Nezavisimosti ave. (opposite TSUM, underground station Ploshchad Yakuba Kolasa). The area of "LIDO” is about 1600 sq.m. The Lunch hall is for 180 persons, and banquet halls have 35 and 55 sits.The second restaurant -bistro «LIDO» opened its doors June 14, 2013. It is located 5A, Kulman street (underground station Ploshchad Yakuba Kolasa). Its area is 4000 sq. m. The main advantage of the new institution - its huge capacity. On the ground floor, there is a beer pub with 195 seats and two banquet halls with 35 and 50 seats. On the second floor, there is room for 370 seats. You can not only eat, but walk around the fairy-tale city. A creative approach to the design of distribution lines: a guest here gets a small bazaar where he or she selects and buys a pleasing dish. Housed on the second floor is another unique place - a spacious children's fairytale area where you can relax with the kids, not only during the week, but at any time , but also to organize any celebration with a children's menu and discos, karaoke and soap bubbles for the little ones.

Reviewed By Kathleen P - Littleton, Colorado

I was brought here for dinner a couple of nights ago. What a cool place for a buffet. I was also told that this is a Latvian restaurant in Belarus. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Two people for dinner costing just a little over $15, and this included tea and dessert. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed. The staff are friendly and helpful. we wanted a specific vegetable dish and we simply asked and they made one for us. Yes, we waited, and the result was delicious. Could a vegetarian eat here, for sure that would not be an issue. Food choices for carnivores and vegetarians alike.

7. Bistro de Luxe

Horodskoy Val 10, Minsk 220030, Belarus Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi French, International, European, Delicatessen, Central European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks HK$235 - HK$15,696 +375 44 789-11-11
Excellent
63%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 484 reviews

Bistro de Luxe

A great spot - excellent food, drinks and service. And... a menu in English, a real treat in Minsk!

Reviewed By ETWTraveller - Stockholm, Sweden

We enjoyed our evening here, watching the spectacle of the Minsk elite passing by. Very classic bistro design. Food was good, service as well, but it was apparent that they cared more about the frequent guests than us tourists. The French inspired menu is pleasant. Recommend the escargots and the apple cake for dessert. Otherwise the food was ordinary.

8. Kuchmeister

Karla Marksa st., 40, Minsk 220030, Belarus Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards European, Russian, Eastern European, Central European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +375 17 327-48-48
Excellent
67%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 709 reviews

Kuchmeister

Kuchmistr serves an excellent selection of Belarusian / Lithuanian dishes most of which date back to the times of glory of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, both of its brave gentry and hard-working peasants, not forgetting about local Jewish and Tartar culinary traditions. Our last meal here saw five of us tucking into a range of treats, of which none failed to impress entirely. The surroundings are swish, the service is friendly and there’s a strict no-smoking policy which plenty of visitors will no doubt enjoy in a city where smoking in public is practically enforced. Don’t forget to have a glass of vodka flavoured with horseradish while you’re waiting - or try our fantastic tasting set of 6 self-made liquors and 3 soft drinks.

Reviewed By CK_Aussie_girl - Oslo, Norway

This was the best meal we had while in Belarus. It was a quaint place with attentive service, and some delicious local food. There was someone playing piano most of the time as well so the ambience was really good.

9. Kamyanitsa

Pervomayskaya 18, Minsk 220088, Belarus Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi European, Eastern European, Central European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$39 - HK$314 +375 44 794-51-24
Excellent
68%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 705 reviews

Kamyanitsa

Reviewed By AJMids - Birmingham, United Kingdom

I booked a table online (through facebook) but there is plenty of room inside and it wasn't too busy (18:30 Friday night). The restaurant and the staff are in a medieval theme with sturdy wooden tables to sit at and everyone is in costume. The...MoreThanks for your feedback! Your comment is very important to us! We are happy that we were able to give you so much pleasure and hope to see you again soon.

10. Tapas Bar

Internatsional'naya 9, Minsk 220030, Belarus Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Bar, Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +375 29 399-11-11
Excellent
51%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 233 reviews

Tapas Bar

Reviewed By Anton65203 - Windsor, United Kingdom

Only popped in to use the loo, couldn't read cyrillic so didn't realise it was a tapas bar, but it turned out to be a really cool place. Friendly locals, good food and good selection of beer.Your review makes us smile :) Thank you, we will be glad if you visit our bar again.

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