Minsk

Grunwald’s classy atmosphere, elegant themed décor (the crockery and dishes are all branded with the restaurant's name) and a perfect fusion of Berlarusian and Eastern European cuisines all make it a popular meeting point for local diners. Smoking and non-smoking rooms available.

News cafe is one that aims to recreate the atmosphere of a hip coffee shop in central and/or western Europe, with up-to-standards service, decent coffee, English-speaking staff and menus. The cafe is open all through the day and has something to offer for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The longstanding Spanish restaurant transports diners to Spain, forging a pleasantly relaxed atmosphere in the cosy space it occupies. Here, a wide selection of Spanish and Mediterranean dishes is on offer, along with quite a choice of various tapas.

Stille serves heavenly pies (both by piece and whole) to eat in or take away, and boasts several convenient locations across Minsk. The one on Rakovskaya Street also serves a selection of traditional Belarusian and Eastern European dishes. Refer to the official website for a full list of branches.

The posh Grand Cafe is more of a rather upscale restaurant, really, with fully laid tables and schooled, English-speaking servers attending to guests' every need. The menu is dominated by Italian (and miscellaneous European) specialties, and offers a pleasant selection of desserts.