Must-see restaurants in Almaty

  • Line Brew

    Almaty

    This branch of the popular nationwide microbrewery attracts the carnivorously inclined with stone-cooked meats, an assortment of steaks, some of the…

  • Tandoor

    Almaty

    This authentic Indian restaurant is well worth seeking out. Sultry decor and crimson ceilings combined with such classic northern Indian dishes as bhuna…

  • My Cafe

    Almaty

    Yes, this place is self-consciously trendy, with pulsing ambient music, hip young staff and decor comprising giant steel feathers, but the food is…

  • Gosti

    Almaty

    The owners of this restaurant decided on a 19th-century Russian-country-mansion theme and then ran with it a few kilometres. Expect lots of samovars,…

  • Crudo

    Almaty

    Trendy without being snooty, this bare-brick-walled, industrial-themed place attracts meat lovers with the best steaks in Almaty. Ribeyes, T-bones, flank…

  • Manga Sushi

    Almaty

    It's worth travelling all the way to the outskirts of Almaty to sample some of Kazakhstan's most imaginative sushi rolls amid floor-to-ceiling manga art';…

  • Venetsia

    Almaty

    Popular Venetsia sits beside the little Malaya Almatinka River and its outdoor terrace is a great place to eat on a summer evening. There's a huge choice…

  • Daredzhani

    Almaty

    The pick of the city's Georgian establishments, Daredzhani serves numerous favourites from the Caucasus, including pkhali (cold, fragrant, herb-rich…

  • Zheti Kazyna

    Almaty

    This exotically decorated, Central Asian–themed restaurant is a place to come for quality regional cooking. Old favourites such as manty, laghman,…

  • Khodja Nasreddin

    Almaty

    This is one of Almaty's best Uzbek restaurants and especially nice in summer when you can sit around the courtyard. Go for the plov prazdnichny (festival…

  • Korean House

    Almaty

    In a green and leafy part of old Almaty, this popular, upmarket chain serves a smorgasbord of spicy, flavourful dishes from the Korean peninsula, from…

  • Tyubeteyka

    Almaty

    With greenery-clad partitions granting patrons an illusion of privacy, this long-standing local favourite titillates local taste buds with a cornucopia of…

  • La Barca Fish & Wine

    Almaty

    Local professionals swear by the fish and seafood here – the grilled seabass, the oysters! – but the rest of the menu is also refreshingly different from…

  • Fakir

    Almaty

    Cheerful Uzbek cheapie near the Green Market, with heaped helpings of manty (steamed dumplings), plov (pilaf), noodle dishes and chorba (stew). Popular…

  • Coffeedelia

    Almaty

    This fashionable coffee house with a relaxed atmosphere, fabulous cakes and pastries and good coffees, teas, juices and breakfasts is an evergreen chart…

  • Kaganat

    Almaty

    One of several branches of a popular self-serve cafeteria where you can eat your fill of salads, soups, mains and desserts without drifting into…

  • Kaganat

    Almaty

    This popular cafeteria chain will feed you satisfactorily and cheaply all day. Soups, salads, breads, assorted hot mains and desserts are on offer.

  • Coffeedelia

    Almaty

    Trendy, pleasant cafe that serves a good variety of salads, light dishes, pizza, coffee and cake. This branch is quieter than the main one.

  • Dastarkhan Food

    Almaty

    This superior cafeteria with attractive decor and spacious layout serves up a big choice of well-prepared dishes, from salads, soups and bliny (crepe) to…

  • Eldoro

    Almaty

    This catch-all place near Panfilov Park has such a long, varied menu that you can't imagine they'd do it all justice – but the crowds day and night…

  • Yubileyny

    Almaty

    Yubileyny is one of the biggest central supermarkets, with a huge wine section, among other temptations. There are several quick-eat and takeaway food…

  • Entrecôte

    Almaty

    Come to this cellar-style restaurant with dark-wood tables and panelling for a meaty feast. The concept is European bistro meets Central Asia, and while…

  • Restoran Printsessa

    Almaty

    Come to this large, bustling restaurant for a filling, good-value Chinese meal. The menu offers a big choice including an excellent chicken, chilli and…

  • Mamma Mia

    Almaty

    A bright, relaxed, little pizza/pasta/salad house, with efficient service and a good choice of tasty food.

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