Harvey&Monica

«Harvey&Monica» on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment is the Moscow continuation of a Voronezh restaurant that has been operating in the chef's hometown for several years. The kitchen is headed by Igor Mardasov, a native of the Voronezh region, who brought to Moscow recipes built around Voronezh-region ingredients. One such dish is okroshka made with white bread kvass, a preparation specific to that region. The menu combines international classics with the chef's own touches. Salmon tartare is served with a subtle tartness from salted lemon, while beef tartare comes with the salty notes of pike caviar. Among the chef's recommendations are worth trying: smørrebrød with house-salted mackerel, a green salad with pulled duck and caramelized pumpkin, saffron risotto with crispy squid and champagne marmalade, fettuccine with pan-fried veal and morels, and for dessert, the signature “Monica” cake. The restaurant's cuisine blends its own style with European, Spanish, Italian, and French influences. The average check is 3,000–6,000 ₽. It can be reached from Taganskaya and Marksistskaya metro stations; the restaurant is located at Kotelnicheskaya Embankment, 31.