Fast Food & Restaurants in Russia

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FAST FOOD /SNACKS

While Tver (thankfully) still lacks major fast food outlets that have already found their way from the west into Russia
(McDonald's, etc.), the city does have a few places that are designed to satisfy the need for a warm snack or a casual dinner.
Street Vendors You should always be a little cautious about the quality and safety of the food at most street vendors,
especially when it comes to food that contains meat or mayonnaise. Piroshkis with mushroom, potato,
and cheese are generally good bets, as are chickens from the small mobile trailers (with big happy chickens on them).
Open fruit and vegetable markets, as well as the random person selling produce or herbs on the street are not only safe,
but also probably some of the best quality food you can find (and at the best price).
Although petro-chemicals aren't in widespread use here in Russia , especially on the local dachas (family gardens),
it is still a good idea to give your fresh food a good rinse before you eat it.

	Outdoor Cafes During the warm months (early May-late September, weather permitting), the streets and sidewalks of Tver are brought to life by a heavy sprinkling of outdoor cafes. Some of these places are simply outdoor extensions of established restaurants, while others are stand-alone operations. Most of these cafes serve Shashlik (grills) (Georgian-style shish kebabs) and other BBQ items along with beer, sodas, and packaged snacks. While some are better than others, it's rare to find one that really deserves the stamp of poor quality and even rarer that any pose a potential health risk. Prices may vary from cafe to cafe as well as from summer to summer, so we can't really give any specific recommendations in general, except to simply choose your environment and follow your nose. You will almost always be satisfied.
	Ali Baba With an excellent location on Trekhsvyatskaya (the main pedestrian street), you would hope that the food would be a bit better (and safer) but alas, it comes up short –far short. Ali Baba serves shavarma, pizza, and a variety of other hot snack-type items to hungry patrons seemingly entranced by their bright neon signs, but we honestly can't recommend the food to anyone who would know any better. Their interpretation of pizza is, to put it kindly, bizarre, and know one knows for sure how old the meat is. It is, however, a nice place to grab a soda or beer in pleasant weather and perch yourself at one of the tables at their summer cafe which is set up dead in the middle of Trekhsvyatskaya for some interesting people watching.
	Arzee Located in a popular downtown location near the Tverskoy Bridge and City Park , Arzee boasts one of the best shavarma in town (Middle Eastern style “burrito” stuffed with chicken, cabbage, and a pinch of garlic). They also serve a decent chicken sandwich and a sub-par pizza. Outdoor seating near the Volga is available during the summer months. A great place to get a midday snack or a quick and inexpensive meal.
	Baskin-Robbins Yes, it is true that Tver has not really been infiltrated by major western franchises yet, however, somehow Baskin-Robbins made it -perhaps because Russians LOVE ice cream. Located on the busy Trekhsvyatskaya pedestrian street, Baskin-Robbins serves the same frozen treats that you would expect to find back home, although at last count, they were only up to 18 flavors (close enough, though). Nonetheless, a great place to put your sweet tooth on display on a warm summer day.
	Robin Bobbin Don't be fooled by their unappealing logo of a voraciously appetite pig-boy happily consuming everything within his reach (trust me, it's a weird picture), this little place located at the food court on the 2nd floor of the Olymp shopping center serves a decent array of fast food. The shavarma is decent, though if you need to go without the garlic kick Arzee provides (i.e. if those in your company would be adversely affected), then this is the shavarma for you. Their microwave is standing by to reheat any combination of shashlik, chicken sandwiches, and other quick snacks for your eating pleasure. Quick, inexpensive, and rarely a large line.
	Paterson One of the best things to happen to Tver since the Germans retreated in WWII, Paterson not only provides western-style groceries to the masses 24 hours per day, but also has an on-site bakery and deli section with ready-made items for those who can't wait to get home. Inexpensive, convenient, and tasty, too. Located on the ground floor of the Olymp shopping center. (see more about Paterson in the Shopping/Food section).

CAFES AND RESTAURANTS

In Tver, as with Russia in general, it is often difficult to categorize establishments as “cafe/restaurant” or “bar/club”
as the lines are often blurred to the eyes of a westerner. Some of the city's best restaurants, for example, are in dance clubs,
and while there are full bars in most cafes, not one bar lacks a food menu. You can more or less drink a beer and eat something
at any one of these places, however, they are categorized here according to the predominant activity
that takes place at each of them, with special consideration to the major dance clubs with restaurants which
are described in both “restaurant” and “club” sections.

	Fortuna Cafe and Restaurant Perhaps one of the most romantic places in the city, Fortuna Cafe is definitely the place to take someone special. The quiet dining room contains less than a handful of tables in a very warm and cozy atmosphere –perfect for intimate conversations or just gazing into the eyes of the one who sits across from you. The service is excellent, as is the Russian-European food they serve. Through a separate entrance on the Trekhsvyatskaya pedestrian street, you will discover a fine dining experience that is rarely topped, if at all, in the city. Adorned with pleasantly calming classical Greek decor, Fortuna's restaurant offers exquisitely prepared meals and an excellent selection of wines to accompany them. While there are a few crossovers between the two menus, the restaurant is practically in a world all its own, both in atmosphere as well as the food they serve (not to mention the prices, which are on the expensive side for Tver). Whether you eat in the cafe or the restaurant, you are almost guaranteed that your food will be excellent, as every single menu item is extremely well done. Located on Trekhsvyatskaya, near the Olymp shopping center.
	Joongo Located a bit outside the city center on Nogina Blv. Joongo serves delicious Chinese and Russian cuisine, though at high prices. The interior sports a strange blend of Soviet and Chinese decor (possibly Red Chinese?). Highly recommended are the fish and shrimp dishes, however expect them to be more of a Russian interpretation of traditional Chinese. Live music in the evenings as well.
	Terentyev New and modern styled coffee house, Terentyev is located in the heart of the city's downtown at the corner of Tverskoy Prospect and Sovetskaya. Relax with a mocha and a tasty dessert on one of their two levels and watch the rest of the world hurry past you from the wall of glass windows that separates you from it all. Inexpensive coffee drinks and teas, moderate prices for sweets, and painfully expensive imported bottled German beer
	Milan Pizza Need to relieve your pizza fix? Milan serves as close to an authentic Italian-style pizza and as you will find in Tver. Highly recommended for those who are having difficulty adjusting to food designed for the Russian palette or just nursing a hangover. Located near Arzee, the main movie theater, City Park , and the Volga River . A sparkling new second location in the downtown area, only a few blocks away, occupies a basement near the Circus

Fast Food & Restaurants in Russia

Outdoor Cafes

Ali Baba

Arzee

Baskin-Robbins

Robin Bobbin

Paterson

CAFES AND RESTAURANTS

Fortuna Cafe and Restaurant

Joongo

Terentyev

Milan Pizza