Pirosmani Restaurant: Little Georgia in Moscow

Georgian cuisine can be compared only with the song of this hospitable people: it is as many-voiced, diverse and, of course, delicious! And if you are in search of a good institution, where you can not only eat, but also communicate mentally, then the restaurant "Pirosmani" (Moscow) - what you need.

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The establishment is located near the Novodevichy Convent, and for more than 25 years now it has pleased residents and guests of Moscow with drinks and dishes of national Georgian cuisine. It's not difficult to guess that the founder of the restaurant was the proud son of the Caucasus, Tornike Kopaleishvili.

Restaurant Pirosmani, according to guests and residents of the capital, attracts not only the kitchen, but also a beautiful view from the window. And it's hard to disagree with their opinion. After all, in any part of the hall there is a table, looking out the window, everyone can see the majestic beauty of the Novodevichy Convent and a small pond.

History of the institution

The restaurant "Pirosmani" is named after the famous Georgian artist Niko Pirosmani. And it would be strange if in this institution there was not a single copy of the pictures painted by his talented hand. The objects of painting are here, and they belong not only to Niko Pirosmani, but also to other outstanding artists. Therefore, the institution is popular as an art-restaurant.

"Pirosmani" - a place where you can combine business with pleasure. First, to arrange gastronomic tour of Georgian cuisine for your stomach, and secondly, to admire the exhibitions of paintings, which, in turn, are held here very often, and thirdly, to purchase the work of art you like.

The indigenous inhabitants of Moscow know that earlier there was a cafe "Smile", and in 1998 it was re-qualified in a restaurant. "Pirosmani" from the first days of its opening liked the guests with its relaxed atmosphere and the home atmosphere of hospitable Georgia.

Famous guests and kitchen

As soon as you cross the threshold of the institution, all the gray and everyday life of Moscow remains outside the institution. There is a feeling that you get from the Moscow bustle to the calm capital of Georgia - Tbilisi.

Another pleasant advantage is the live music playing all day long. During the day, you can enjoy the sounds of the piano, and with the onset of twilight, his game is replaced by guitar and violin. For the whole history of the restaurant, a lot of Russian and foreign politicians, as well as show business stars have visited the restaurant. Among them - Hollywood actor Richard Gere, politician and 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton, and of course, such an institution could not help visiting the prima donna itself - Alla Pugacheva.

The restaurant became famous not only for its interior and furnishings, but also for amazingly tasty dishes and drinks. Many gourmets have long appreciated the professional skills of the chefs of the establishment. It is considered to be excellent dishes here not only khachapuri or chahokhbili. Here you can taste dishes cooked according to ancient Georgian recipes, which were collected in all corners of the Caucasus. Have you ever heard of such a dish as bazh or achma? If not, then you have never visited this restaurant, since regular customers, after hearing such names, would have long been salivating.

What do visitors think about the restaurant "Pirosmani"

Reviews about this institution are numerous. And people's opinions, as always, are different. Some are just delighted with the kitchen, others - from the interior, others - from the atmosphere reigning in the restaurant, the fourth - from the location and view from the window. But there are people who have found faults. Several customers of the institution (judging by the reviews, they have been going to this restaurant for a long time) regretfully noticed that only the name and interior remained from the usual "Pirosmani".

Despite these comments, most people are in the deepest delight and yet recommend visiting the restaurant for every resident and visitor of the capital.