Rodnya

«Rodnya» at Kirova 82 in Chelyabinsk focuses on Georgian cuisine and a family-style approach to hospitality. Guests are addressed by name here, and the people working the stove and greeting visitors at the door go by near-familial nicknames — the cook is called Uncle Anzor, and the hostess is Mama Tanya. This approach sets the tone for the whole place, from the way staff talk to guests to the way dishes are served. The menu features fire-cooked dishes, khachapuri, khinkali, as well as European and Russian cuisine. The large Adjarian khachapuri deserves special mention — it's considered the restaurant's signature dish. The interior is decorated with Soviet books and records, among which you can unexpectedly find The Clash and Bruce Springsteen. The average check at «Rodnya» is 1,000 to 3,000 rubles. On weekday afternoons, discounts apply to select menu items.