Where to eat is a question that arises before a person who has come to a Russian resort for the first time and is not guided by local realities. Only on his second or third visit, by trial and error, the tourist selects the best options for himself, based on his finances and needs. But even very frugal people write one or two trips to an institution from the top list into their budget. So that the vacation leaves not only the aftertaste of inexpensive khachapuri, but also a couple of pictures in the interior above average. Just a memory of a pleasant time. Below I share with you a selection of different sizes of food that I tested personally, I recommend them to you for visiting, or vice versa - I discourage.
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Where to eat in Sochi
You will definitely need to do something in Sochi, so I have a separate post - What to see in Sochi. All the most important sights are there, and I have visited almost all of them myself, so there will be no spatial descriptions, but my personal experience.
Here's my post just in case - A selection of inexpensive hotels. With a good rating and reviews. You will not come for a day, but for a couple of weeks, and you will need to stop somewhere.
A selection of hotels in Sochi>
Skullcap Cafe
One of the iconic cafes in the city of Sochi, which has absorbed only the best dishes from different cuisines of the world. Despite the fact that outwardly the institution pretends to be an Uzbek restaurant, you can find Georgian names, and Russian, and Armenian, and Uzbek or European names on its menu. It is convenient to walk here in a large company, which is difficult to agree among themselves about food preferences - here everyone will find something that suits him. The place is very cozy, positive, authentic and with great staff. My review of the establishment, with photos and a map, can be found here - Skullcap Cafe in Sochi - an oasis of oriental cuisine.
Skullcap Cafe in Sochi
CORKs
Halftones and twilight, strict geometry in the interior lines and brick arches-bas-reliefs, soft comfortable furniture of discreet colors, many details from natural materials - all this creates the atmosphere of a slightly gloomy, strictly semi-basement in a European mansion. The food is served in the form of finished works of art that I have yet to try - this restaurant is one of the best of the best establishments, and I am just about to get here. If you already have your own impressions - share them in the comments, please..
Pizzeria Sicily
The pizzeria is located on the main pedestrian street of the city of Sochi, on the first floor. Behind the glass walls of the establishment, you will find an elegant, light, well-thought-out design that sends you to one-story Europe and teases you with the pleasant aromas of fresh pizza. They cook well, but the different dishes left different impressions. The establishment is very popular and is in demand even in the low season. Not only tourists who come to spend money like to come here, but also locals. My review of the establishment, with photos and a map, can be found here - Pizzeria Sicily in Sochi - a good place, but with nuances.
Pizzeria Sicily in Sochi
Trattoria Fettuccine
Another top restaurant that you definitely need to visit (but I didn't get my hands on it) is Italian cuisine in Sochi. Elegant serving of dishes, hookahs, a summer veranda, a light and light interior, a homely cozy atmosphere and an endless stream of guests, which is not surprising - after all, the chef is from Italy. The people are scattered in compliments and frantically like in the karma of the restaurant, so I put it on my wishlist, but I welcome your comments if you already have something to tell about this restaurant..
Snake Cafe
Monopolist at Zmeikovsky waterfalls. A small two-story cafe with a balcony, a bridge over the river and several gazebos on the other side of the river - a very unusual location and exterior. In principle, there is nothing catchy, designer and pretentious here, on the contrary. A very pleasant homely atmosphere, friendly attitude of the service personnel, simple serving of dishes and damn deliciously cooked barbecue. I definitely recommend to visit: lunch in a cafe with a waterfall in the background is worth a separate trip. My review of the establishment, with photos and a map, can be found here - Cafe Zmeyka is the only institution on the Zmeykovsky waterfalls.
Snake cafe in Sochi
Coffee Shop My Coffee
A funny place in the middle of a folk trail in the very center of Sochi, next to the Seaport. On the outside, a lurid, glass building with outdoor furniture made from building pallets, inside it turns out to be a delightfully furnished coffee shop. With a children's corner and great coffee. A multi-page volume with a selection of coffee, tea, desserts and other snacks, a cozy interior with closely spaced tables and chairs, pleasant music and cheerful, lively guys-waiters. My review of the establishment, with photos and a map, can be found here - My Coffee in Sochi - a coffee shop with a million coffee options.
Coffee shop My Coffee in Sochi
Del Mar Cafe
The very case when the name corresponds to the content, and the institution is so amazing that it makes you fall in love with the first sip of orange and passionfruit lemonade, and in return leaves a pleasant aftertaste, emotions and photos. A very atmospheric establishment on the central embankment in Sochi, with a diverse interior and inimitable serious service. Is it tasty? Yes friends, I was impressed and discouraged - the ideal hour and a half of my life. My review of the establishment, with photos and a map, can be found here - Cafe Del Mar in Sochi - a cafe where you want to return.
Cafe Del Mar on the central embankment of Sochi
Restaurant GastroCub
The restaurant is located on the first floor of the hotel «Russo Turisto», in close proximity to the embankment, which means - to the sea and sunsets. I have not yet entered this institution into my baggage of knowledge, but I have already written it down in my plans for the next visit. According to the recommendations of people close to me and friends, the place deserves attention and some financial costs. A rich wine list with a selection of local wines, original presentation, pleasant service, a children's corner, a stunning terrace and, most importantly, the view. The most gorgeous sea view. If you have already been here - tell us how it is for you, worth it or not?
Where to eat in Adler
Khmeli & Suneli Restaurant
The restaurant is located inside the shopping center «New Age», which is difficult to get to by car, so it is better to park somewhere in advance. Despite the neighborhood with boutiques and escalators, endless lines of buyers and harsh security guards on the floors, your impressions of your visit will not be blurred with negativity. A very solid, calm, quiet establishment with excellent service and a pleasant atmosphere. My review of the establishment, with photos and a map, can be found here - Khmeli & Suneli Restaurant.
Khmeli & Suneli in Adler
Pizza Fisht
One of the top pizzerias in Adler, which evokes contradictory emotions among the people, but personally I liked it simply by the design and serving of dishes. I don’t presume to judge the quality of the food, service and atmosphere, but I definitely plan to do it on the next arrival. According to people close to me, there is a relaxed atmosphere, a very nice design that looks even more interesting than in the photo, a huge menu and high prices. The last point bothers me a little, but from the experience of going to super-duper expensive restaurants, I already know that you can eat there on a budget, if you don't lean on alcohol.
Pizzeria Milano
Pizzeria in the style of minimalism. There is a square building on a half-empty street, with a half-empty parking lot, with an echoing hall and distant tables around the perimeter. The furniture is unpretentious, the design is absent in principle, but you forgive them everything for the great pizza they cook in a real oven. The service is very friendly, everything is polite and tactful. I come here regularly to close the vacation season. First of all, the institution will be relevant for those who live in the private sector near the Olympic Park, since there is almost nothing there at all. My review of the establishment, with photos and a map, can be found here - Pizzeria Milano.
Pizzeria Milano in Adler
Dining room Sat-Ate
Seli-Poeli is a network of budget food canteens. A place where you can eat three dishes and a dessert for a penny, but not tasty. At least I went in a few times, and I didn't get it. Considering that, in general, I eat a lot in canteens, and some of them can rival my grandmother's home cooking. Therefore, I would consider Seli-Poeli as an extreme option, when there are no other canteens nearby, but you need to eat very budgetary. This is a classic dining room, albeit with a fresh interior. Harsh staff, dry cutlets with buckwheat, that's all. My review of the establishment, with photos and a map, can be found here - Dining room Sat-Ate.
Canteen Seli-Ate in Adler
Cafe Parus
Not to say that it is an original and quite expensive place on the embankment in Adler. If not for its excellent location (convenient parking, no traffic jams, ten meters from the sea), then I don't see much point in visiting it. Large plates with lonely portions of food, some not very serious staff (I was transplanted 3 times and the order was confused), in general - I liked it in general, but not very much in the details. The sunset is gorgeous, but you can go to a much more comfortable place for it. In the spring, there are gas burners on the open veranda and blankets are provided upon request. My review of the establishment, with photos and a map, can be found here - Cafe Parus in Adler - delicious, beautiful, expensive.
Parus cafe on Adler's Imeretinskaya embankment
On the map
Cafes and restaurants in Sochi
Snake Cafe:
Bulki Coffee Shop in the Mountains:
Pizzeria Sicily:
Skullcap Cafe:
Restaurant Tavern Trikoni:
Cafe Parus:
Coffee shop My Coffee:
Cafe Del Mar in Sochi:
Paul Bakery:
Pizzeria Milano:
Surf Coffee:
Cafe Guests:
Stock Mustard:
Cafe Em and Em:
Dining room Let's eat:
Restaurant Height 2320:
Pear Cafe:
Alaska Cafe:
Berloga Cafe:
Balagan Cafe:
Khmeli Suneli Restaurant (Adler):
Restaurant Trattoria, Gorki Gorod:
Top Cafe 2200:
Dining room Sat down ate:
CORKs:
Fettuccine Restaurant:
GastroKub:
Pizza Fisht:
P.S. Add restaurants and cafes in the comments that you liked in Sochi and Adler, this will also come in handy for another poet. Well, I will supplement, since I visit Sochi regularly.
