SoulMatcher Dating Restaurants Guide 2025: Moscow

SoulMatcher Dating Restaurants Guide 2025: Moscow is your guide to the most romantic and atmospheric places in Moscow. We have carefully studied guest reviews, evaluated the cuisine, service and general atmosphere of each place to help you find the perfect location for your date. Why is this important? Because any time you spend together – especially a first date or one where you plan to do something special – should be flawless. It’s important to us at SoulMatcher that every couple immerse themselves in an environment where they can be themselves, enjoy each other, and walk away feeling like it was “the” night. That’s why we created this guide: so you know exactly where to go to make your date perfect.

1. Jun

Overall rating: 9.3/10

Address: Bolshaya Nikitskaya str., 24/1c6

What’s the beauty of it:

Sushi bar in the basement under Maya restaurant (no windows). The concept is “omakase” – complete trust in the chef. About twenty kinds of sashimi and nigiri, vintage dishes, sake served in ceramic cups. Traditions and ceremonies in the best Japanese style.

Guest Reviews:

  1.      “If you want a truly authentic Japanese experience, this is the place to go. The sashimi is incredibly fresh, the dishes are beautiful.” – 10/10

  2.      “Omakase is a great idea for a romantic evening when you don’t feel like figuring out the menu. Here, the chef’s trust is fully justified.” – 9/10

  3.      “Secluded atmosphere, no hustle and bustle. Perfect place if you want to focus on each other and the food.” – 9/10

2. “Cafe Pushkin”

Overall rating: 9.3/10

Address: 26A, Tverskaya boulevard

What’s the beauty of it:

A famous restaurant of Russian noble cuisine, where ancient recipes are preserved. The menu is decorated in “pre-revolutionary” language. In summer, a secret rooftop veranda with a “secret” table buried in greenery is available.

Guest Reviews:

  1.      “My dream came true – we dined on a veranda in the center of Moscow, but it felt like we were in a country noble house.” – 10/10

  2.      “The menu of Old Russian cuisine is mesmerizing: I didn’t understand half of the words at once, but it adds to the charm. The atmosphere is luxurious and cozy.” – 9/10

  3.      “The service is excellent, all the waiters are polite and knowledgeable. The secret table on the veranda is a godsend for those who value privacy.” – 9/10

3. Jane

Overall rating: 9.0/10

Address: Spiridonievsky per. 9, pp. 1

What’s the beauty of it:

Windowless restaurant on Patriarch’s Ponds: entrance through the Marco Polo Hotel and pop-up bar Late CheckOut. Deep Fried Friends team and chef Anton Kovalkov. On the menu: a big sandwich with red caviar, unsweetened Shu cakes, salmon “on a coat” and other creative dishes. The establishment will only be open for a year, then it will be reconstructed.

Guest Reviews:

  1.      “Took a table for two for a date – it turned out cozy and mysterious, as if in a secret mansion. The kitchen deserves a special round of applause.” – 10/10

  2.      “I love windowless places – you feel disconnected from reality and completely immersed in socializing. The staff are courteous, the food is original.” – 9/10

  3.      “Small portions, but very tasty. I was especially impressed by the salmon under a “fur coat”. And yes, the chandeliers there are gorgeous!” – 8/10

4. Ester

Overall rating: 9.0/10

Address: 22/2 Bolshaya Nikitskaya str.

What’s the beauty of it:

Another windowless basement, but inside there is a live olive tree, a specialty of the Tel Aviv-style establishment. Chef Grigory Chunikhin offers dishes like roasted garlic, raw section and pittitimas. Behind the curtain there is a 15-seat mini-bar with Middle Eastern cocktails.

Guest Reviews:

  1.      “Delicious, hearty and yet unusual. I had roasted garlic for the first time on a date and had no regrets!” – 9/10

  2.      “The olive tree in the hall is just wow! Very romantic and cozy, especially if you choose a table close to it.” – 10/10

  3.      “Because there are no windows, it feels like the day stops. Sat for a long time, enjoyed the food, no one rushed us.” – 8/10

5. Delicatessen

Overall rating: 9.0/10

Address: Sadovaya-Karetnaya str., 20, p. 2

What’s the beauty of it:

One of the most famous “secret” bars in Moscow. Entrance through an archway, to the left, door next to a dentist’s office, on which is written: “Thank you for finding it”. There is no background music, but a grand piano plays. There is no alcohol menu, but the specialty is a Pedro Manhattan with a tap counter.

Guest Reviews:

  1.      “Looked for this place for 15 minutes, but it was worth it! The atmosphere is as unstressful as possible and the cocktails are excellent.” – 9/10

  2.      “Great place for long conversations – without loud music. Loved the infusions and the original serving of food.” – 8/10

  3.      “Pedro Manhattan is the best cocktail I tried in Moscow. It’s fun to press the button and ‘save’ the meter!” – 10/10

6. Rebecca

Overall rating: 9.0/10

Address: Efremova St., 10c1k4/8

What’s the beauty of it:

French-Israeli bistro from the Ester team, hidden in the Garden Quarters housing estate. You need to go down the stairs to the bottom. The interior reminds of a Parisian cafe, but next to the baguette there is challah. The menu includes langoustines, artichoke hummus, and a dessert made of dates in the form of an eclair.

Guest Reviews:

  1.      “Parisian romance in Moscow! We took hummus and baguette – all fresh, delicious. The atmosphere is chamber-like.” – 9/10

  2.      “I highly recommend the date dessert: I’ve never tasted such a combination of flavors anywhere. And the wine here is excellent.” – 10/10

  3.      “Hala and baguette in one place is genius. The service is top notch, the interior is stylish and modern.” – 8/10

7. Soma

Overall rating: 8.7/10

Address: Neglinnaya str., 29, pp. 1

What’s the beauty of it:

Entrance from the side of Petrovsky Boulevard through the archway of the Dogs in the Fog bar. The interior is multilayered: vintage furniture, neon, arches. The menu is famous for cabbage, potato puffs and a set of tartlets. The wine list is designed like the solar system.

Guest Reviews:

  1.      “It’s great to be able to hide from the city noise here. The cabbage on the menu is fire!” – 8/10

  2.      “Liked the idea of “time travel” in the interior. The atmosphere is chamber, waiters are polite. A little difficult to find the entrance.” – 9/10

  3.      “Very romantic place, especially in the evening with the neon lights. The potato dumplings are my love!” – 9/10

8. K by Hydra

Overall rating: 8.7/10

Address: 13 Novy Arbat St.

What’s the beauty of it:

A bistro-orangery under a staircase in one of the “books” of Novy Arbat. The menu is in the style of Aztec (Mexican) cuisine: tacos, ceviche, sauces. Latin American ingredients are in cocktails: tequila, pisco, cachaça. The interior is minimalistic, with panoramic windows.

Guest Reviews:

  1.      “The Mexican appetizers are super! Feels like being in a food court in Mexico City, only in a more classy setting.” – 9/10

  2.      “It’s great to be able to share small dishes. The tequila sauer was great!” – 8/10

  3.      “The interior is minimal-chic and the view is great even in the evening. The bar is lively, but you can find a secluded corner.” – 9/10

9. Mai

Overall rating: 8.3/10

Address: 8, Maroseika str.

What’s the beauty of it:

A sake bar without a sign on Kitay-gorod, next to Underdog. It serves about 30 kinds of sake and Pan-Asian street food: okonomiyaki, edamame, shrimp chips. There is a “permanent resident” – the sarcastic fish Mai, who runs a telegram channel.

Guest Reviews:

  1.      “A real adventure: finding a bar and figuring out the sake varieties. The bartenders are great at telling you everything.” – 8/10

  2.      “Okonomiyaki with tuna is awesome! Loved the sake, turns out it’s not such a strong drink.” – 9/10

  3.      “The basement interior won’t appeal to everyone, but we liked it: lammy, slightly hooligan atmosphere.” – 8/10

10. Lava Pan Asian Bar

Overall rating: 8.3/10

Address: Khodynskaya St., 2

What’s the beauty of it:

A Pan-Asian place in the Presnya City Residential Complex with an emphasis on seafood – sashimi, rolls, tartars. Cocktails are named in honor of famous volcanoes of the world and are prepared from ingredients typical for the area of these volcanoes.

Guest Reviews:

  1.      “Took a long time to find the entrance, but the interior and the cuisine delighted. The shrimp are divine and the Popocatepetl is tongue-in-cheek challenging!” – 8/10

  2.      “Great for a date if you want something pan-Asian and unusual. The oysters were super fresh.” – 9/10

  3.      “The cocktail list is very interesting: the drinks really relate to volcanoes. Calm atmosphere.” – 8/10

Now you know where in Moscow you can plan an unforgettable romantic date—just pick the spot that matches your taste and mood! And if you haven’t found your special someone yet, download SoulMatcher and start your journey to love today. ❤️