Zaliv

«Zaliv» on Nekrasova St., 24 operates just steps from Chernyshevskaya, Ploshchad Vosstaniya, and Mayakovskaya metro stations. The place was created by the team behind the café «Pirogi» — the same people who run «Ryumochnaya v «Butylke». The name sounds ambiguous, but the interior clearly leans into a northern seaside theme: boat oars on the walls, corrugated slate, imitation sea waves, and posters featuring fish. The picture is diluted with neon lamps, vintage furniture, and a card catalog cabinet that's been turned into a spot for DJ sets. The kitchen at «Zaliv» serves European and Russian cuisine, with a menu built around simple, familiar pleasures. Lightly salted cucumbers are served straight in the can, and there are pelmeni and baked potatoes with cod liver. As for drinks, there's beet horseradish vodka and «Petrovskoe» served in a faceted glass. The average check here stays within 1,500–2,000 ₽.