Centrale Bistro by Evgeny Vikentev

A small bistro in the side streets of Tverskaya, conceived and launched by Evgeny Vikentev. The interior is one of categorical minimalism, the menu is short and frequently updated, yet in contrast to this brevity, the menu features long storytelling. It includes an inside-out vitello tonnato with a slice of tuna in demi-glace, a blushed red salad, panna cotta with sturgeon caviar, and similar culinary tricks.

It’s an excellent spot for those who love Vikentev’s style, for those who appreciate the buzz of voices from the nearly adjacent tables, and for those looking to have a fun, serious drink: the first thing a guest encounters is an intriguingly filled wine cabinet.