Nikolai

Moscow


There are plenty of pie spots around Moscow, but Nikolai wins your heart (and stomach) with its selection and the delicious crusts. Featuring a wide range of homemade sweet and savoury pies, this spot also offers some of the best-known Russian dishes and a selection of freshly made drinks, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic.


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