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Molon Lave

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One of the Most Reviewed Childrens caves in Moscow


Address

Bolshaya Gruzinskaya St, 39, Moscow, Russia, 123056

Website

molonlave.ru

Contact

+7 495 272-00-47

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 9 AM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: (Labour Day), 9 AM to 12 AM, Hours might differ
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Greek (22) good (17) Moscow (11) nice (10) atmosphere (10) restaurant (9) tasty (9) cuisine (8) service (7) delicious (6)
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  • 4/5 Tudor L. 5 months ago on Google • 195 reviews
    This is the first time I tried Greek food in Moscow and there were certainly good dishes but I was not as blown away as when I first read the menu. Maybe I've been a bit spoiled for excellent food choices in Moscow but this was good without standing out. For example, the tomatoes in the tomato salad weren't the best which is kind of important when that's the whole dish. Don't think I didn't have any highlights though. The mixed seafood grill was really good in my opinion with a lovely charred smoky flavor like you get on a true grill. The lamb was also very succulent and full of flavor. Other dishes like the octopus however were a bit overcooked or over-marinated making it too soft in my opinion. If I knew the menu in advance I can absolutely have a 5 star meal here but you need to know your way around to avoid the less impressive (but still all good) options.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tigran G. 4 years ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Cash only which is very unusual for a high end restaurant where average check is 10k+ rubles.. I’ve only seen atm machines in cheap dive bars definitely not a nice restaurant! The ambience was 5 star and food was good too, not great though. Unfortunately, the whole hussle in the end with paying the check was frustrating and ruined the good impression of this quite nice and cozy place..
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marina Azizian - B. 4 years ago on Google • 470 reviews
    It became our cantine 😊 My brother adores this place and we go there very often. I have to admit, that we are treated there as a Tzars 😊 I have read some discrediting comments about the service- I don’t believe in it. They have a very warm, friendly atmosphere. I would have gave them 7 stars if I could have a possibility. Their food deserves another few lines. I was on a diet when we went there, however they have managed to prepare everything I’ve asked them, even few things out of menu. Each Thursday’s they have their famous goat made by old recipes. For me, this is the one and only Greek restaurant in Moscow. Period. We’ve been here again few days ago. I’ve tried Musaka- which is delicious. Service is as usually- exceptional. Samson is as always there. I only can wish them prosperity and happiness!! Fantastic and the best Greek place in Moscow.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Павел �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent restaurant with Greek cuisine. 2 halls. In the first one there are large panoramic windows, tables, both for two and for noisy companies. The second is without windows. Friendly attentive service. Good kitchen. Large wine list. Prices are average, maybe slightly above average. I recommend to visit. (Original) Отличный ресторан с греческой кухней. 2 зала. В первом большие панорамные окна, столики, как для двоих, так и для шумных компаний. Второй без окон. Вежливое внимательное обслуживание. Хорошая кухня. Большая винная карта. Цены средние, может чуть выше средних. Рекомендую к посещению.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Eugenia S. 3 years ago on Google • 102 reviews
    Excellent food (starter only) but poor service. We have been sitting for an hour with dirty plates to eventually hear that waiter forgot to order our main. And what’s the deal with accepting only cash?!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Roman J. 5 years ago on Google
    Pretensious in both Greek and Moscow manner. Overpriced. Cash only, an ATM on premises. Failed to provide a fiscal receipt - tax avoiding in both Greek and Moscow manner... After 90 minutes guests are likely to be asked to move from their table to the bar or to leave the place. The food is good (4 stars), the overall experience is disturbing (3 at most).
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Giuseppe F. 6 years ago on Google • 183 reviews
    This is a very nice and cozy pastry shop located near Beloruskaia station. The shop is little but very nice and clean. It is possible to choose between several cakes very tasty. The orange and chestnuts cakes are very good. The coffee is sufficient and the milk cocktail is fine. The service is gentle and the atmosphere is quiet. A good place for a relaxing break.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 이고운 2 years ago on Google
    I had to come home early after the meeting because of the pick-up kid, but it was nice to open early in the morning. The food is better than I expected.I want to go again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An excellent place with a loyal pricing policy. Not noisy and very tasty original cuisine. I advise everyone looking for new gastronomic experiences. (Original) Отличное место с лояльной ценовой политикой. Не шумно и очень вкусная оригинальная кухня. Советую всем, кто ищет новых гастрономических впечатлений.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Galina K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food, own parking. Interesting interior. Masks are issued at the entrance, the temperature is measured. There is a sanitizer. (Original) Вкусная еда, имеется своя парковка. Интересный интерьер. На входе выдают маски, измеряют температуру. Имеется санитайзер.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cary H. 7 years ago on Google • 231 reviews
    Great food! Reservations needed most nights

  • 5/5 Daria (. 2 years ago on Google • 75 reviews
    Excellent service, tasty food, and authentic atmosphere. A must visit place in Moscow. I’ve missed Greece and Greek experiences for a while and decided to test this place, it did not disappoint. Extra points to all waiters 😉

  • 5/5 Noah Vladimir Hirsch T. 7 years ago on Google • 68 reviews
    One of the best restaurants in Moscow. Greek food better then in Greece itself. But a little overpriced.

  • 3/5 Alexei K. 7 years ago on Google • 57 reviews
    The place was recommended to us by some friends, and I enjoy Greek cuisine, but the dishes we tried here weren't too interesting. We tried two appetizers (the octopus was a bit disappointing), and two entrees. The rabbit wasn't very tender, and the beef stew was sort of bland. The atmosphere is cozy and pleasant. A bit overpriced I would say.

  • 4/5 Alina M. 5 years ago on Google • 17 reviews
    I would recommend ordering the traditional greek salad and grilled octopus (those are my fav dishes in this place). However, the wine is quite expensive and a bit too heavy for me. I didn't like coffee at all, even though it is served in the traditional Greek manner. The desserts(I think I had a chance to try everything they have), again, it is very subjective but I liked only pudding with an ice-cream(for some reason they call it souffle with an ice-cream). Quite fast serving and friendly staff.

  • 4/5 Jaques L. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food. Smoking on the terrace is a no-go though.

  • 5/5 Хонтураев �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place📍👍 (Original) Очень хороший место📍👍

  • 4/5 Виталий �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything is tasty and live music, a wonderful singer, but with the protective walls it is not thought out. Fall on those sitting at the table. You have to do something about this. (Original) Всё вкусно и живая музыка,прекрасная певица,но вот с оградительными стенками не продумано. Падают на сидящих за столом. С этим нужно что то делать.

  • 5/5 Irina K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Greek cuisine, pleasant interiors, Greek music - a place with soul. (Original) Греческая кухня, интерьеры приятные, греческая музыка - место с душой.

  • 3/5 T. K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Two years ago I ate the best bugazza of my life at Molon Lave and today I decided to buy it from them in cooking. You know, this is horror. An unbaked raw semolina bun has nothing to do with a delicate layered dessert. (Original) Два года назад я съела в Molon Lave лучшую бугаццу в своей жизни, и вот сегодня решила купить ее у них же в кулинарии. Знаете, это ужас. Непропечённая сырая булочка с манной кашей ничего общего не имеет с нежным слоистым десертом.

  • 5/5 3oya I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy, tasty, beautiful (Original) Уютно, вкусно, красиво

  • 5/5 Гоча �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Everything is gorgeous! The best restaurant in Moscow! (Original) Все шикарно! Лучший ресторан в Москве!

  • 5/5 Кирилл �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A luxurious holiday accompanied by beautiful Greek songs (Original) Шикарный отдых под прекрасные греческие песни

  • 5/5 Юля �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's cool here, but the smoking gentlemen are sooooooooooooooooooooo Music is good. (Original) Прикольно тут, но курящие господа ооооочень напрягают. По музыке хорошо.

  • 5/5 Sasha B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious cuisine (Original) Вкусная кухня

  • 5/5 Мила �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely breakfast (Original) Прекрасный завтрак

  • 5/5 Christoforos D. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cosy place with a very tasty food and greek music...a paradise in cold Moscow to feel the greek summer

  • 5/5 Alex K. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food. Can't wait to go back.

  • 4/5 Мария �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The coffee is delicious. Desserts too. Mom took beetroot salad - she praised it very much. I ordered a moussaka and couldn't eat. Very disappointed. (Original) Кофе очень вкусный. Десерты тоже. Мама брала салат из свеклы - очень хвалила. Я же заказала мусаку и есть не смогла. Очень разочарована.

  • 2/5 Tatyana E. 4 years ago on Google
    Well... I have no idea who gave this place 5 star reviews. I just had a late lunch there and to cut it short: food wasn’t good; mussels that I ordered in tomato sauce arrived with a feta cheese instead; after my request to remove the cheese since I don’t eat it another 40 min followed before the mussels arrived. I assumed it’s only because I reminded about 10 minutes prior to that, since it surely doesn’t take more than 10 minutes to cook the mussels. And the biggest disappointment was Aperol Spritz - watery icy drink, cheap bar style. I wanted to ask for more Aperol but altogether I thought it’d be a waste of energy - I will definitely not come here again, so why bother. Too bad though - my place is really close.

  • 2/5 Anna P. 4 years ago on Google
    They never welcomed us in , instead they stopped us at entrance saying here we accepted only cash. Sweets all very old . you need s hammer to brake Pavlova ,trigono panoramatos very poor , tiramisu bought from cheap super market. Maze: frozen all Tzatziki with tzatziki powder Melitzanozalata without feta Kalamari gemisto not even cleaned of the skin Kritharaki not served in yuvetsi Very tasteful but expensive 10 euros 1lt water.

  • 5/5 Vladimir K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, good atmosphere! Friendly staff. Just fyi, for large groups they will ask you to pay tip in cash (and bill can be by card).

  • 5/5 Artyom A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Greek food, nice atmosphere, very authentic, although a bit on the pricey side.

  • 5/5 Yiannis E. 4 years ago on Google
    The most Greek restaurant of Moscow. Cosy place, fast and cool service, high quality food, great atmosphere. Recommended!

  • 5/5 Alexander G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great breakfasts and really nice prices. Looks Greek enough for me! :)

  • 5/5 Ivan P. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious and tasty! High quality Greek food.

  • 5/5 Nik K. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent people and business, I recommend them 100%

  • 3/5 Анастасия �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) VERY slow service! (Original) ОЧЕНЬ медленное обслуживание!

  • 5/5 Вера �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good quality cuisine not tavern level. You could even say the menu and the serving with imagination! (Original) Хорошая, качественная кухня не уровня таверны. Можно даже сказать, меню и подача с фантазией!

  • 5/5 Victoriya K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tasty, reasonable prices, own coffee shop with goodies to go, cheerful staff, cleanliness (Original) Вкусно, приемлемые цены, своя кофейня с вкусностями на вынос, веселый персонал, чистота

  • 2/5 Mareeva N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Overpriced. The food is so-so. They took Meze with pita (it was delicious), moussaka, chicken soup, artichokes, meat a la kebabs were not impressed at all. Plus 1 coffee and 2 lemonades for 3600 rubles. See for yourself. It would be delicious, it would be a different matter. (Original) Цены завышены. Еда так себе. Брали Мезе с питой (это было вкусно), мусака, куриный суп, артишоки, мясо а-ля кебаб не впечатлили совсем. Плюс 1 кофе и 2 лимонада счёт на 3600₽. Смотрите сами. Было бы вкусно, было бы другое дело.

  • 5/5 Anna M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A rabbit in red wine is just magic. The beef tartar is good, but the egg yolk is too much for it. Either knead half, or you need quail. Good wine list. Very nice cozy atmosphere, efficient waiters. In the summer I want to go to the veranda) I will definitely come again. (Original) Кролик в красном вине - просто волшебство. Тар-тар из говядины хорош, но желтка куриного яйца для него многовато. Либо замешивать половину, либо нужно перепелиное. Хорошая винная карта. Очень приятная уютная атмосфера, расторопные официанты. Летом хочу на веранду) Обязательно приду ещё.

  • 5/5 Константин �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent cuisine. Good local wine. (Original) Отличная кухня. Доброе местное вино.

  • 5/5 Viktorija S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty. Lovely staff. Magical interior (Original) Очень вкусно. Прекрасный персонал. Волшебный интерьер

  • 5/5 Super S. 3 years ago on Google
    Testy olive

  • 4/5 Albina P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The atmosphere of the restaurant is amazing! The interior design is such that you can look at it all evening and find new art objects with pleasure) Minus one star for a long wait for an order and invoice for payment. (Original) Атмосфера ресторана потрясающая! Дизайн интерьера такой, что его можно рассматривать весь вечер и с наслаждением находить новые арт объекты) Минус одна звезда за продолжительное ожидание заказа и счета на оплату..

  • 5/5 Dilmurod R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The first time I was there literally a few days ago, a good place always turns out there are a lot of people with a girl went to try how we liked everything) (Original) Впервые был я там буквально несколько дней назад хорошая место всегда оказывается тут бывает очень много народа с девушкой зашли попробовать чё как нам понравился всё)

  • 5/5 Олег �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Calm place with excellent food. (Original) Спокойное место с отличной кухней.

  • 5/5 Дмитрий �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The price is a little overpriced, but the quality is high! (Original) Цена чуть завышена, но качество на высоком уровне!

  • 5/5 Ivan Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect place. The meat is delicious, the artichokes are cool. Large selection of wines. On Saturday night Greek dancing and crockery breaking. (Original) Отличное место. Мясо восхитительно, крутые артишоки. Большой выбор вина. Вечером в субботу греческие танцы и битье посуды.

  • 5/5 Анастасия �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great establishment. Delicious food and drinks, polite helpful staff! Many thanks (Original) Прекрасное заведение. Очень вкусная еда и напитки, вежливый отзывчивый персонал! Большое спасибо

  • 4/5 Алексей �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice restaurant, atmospheric, Greek music plays, nice interior, very unusual and interesting food, we will come back to it .. only one drawback, this is one kind of beer .. (Original) Хороший ресторан, атмосферный, играет греческая музыка, приятный интерьер, очень необычная и интересная еда, вернёмся ещё в него.. недостаток только один, это один сорт пива..

  • 4/5 Елена �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a bit strange when, having booked a table in advance, you end up offering a place overlooking the wall ... And the cuisine in the restaurant is wonderful! (Original) Немного странно,когда заранее забронировав столик, в итоге предлагается место с видом в стену...А кухня в ресторане прекрасная!

  • 4/5 Irina B. 3 years ago on Google
    😍

  • 4/5 Алексей �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The kitchen is excellent. In the hall there is "dim lighting", in my opinion it is just dark. Card payments are not accepted on weekends. (Original) Кухня отличная. В зале "приглушённое освещение", на мой взгляд просто темно. По выходным не принимают оплату по карточкам.

  • 5/5 Л �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tasty, inexpensive, beautiful (Original) Вкусно, недорого, красиво

  • 5/5 Марина �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Close. Delicious. It’s cozy. (Original) Близко. Вкусно. Уютно.

  • 2/5 Mikhail I. 3 years ago on Google
    Кухня норм. Обслуживание - очень плохо (особенно хостесс). Рассадка странная (если вы не с большой компанией, а вдвоём, будете сидеть на проходе). Карты категорически не принимают к оплате.

  • 5/5 Pelmeshek 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A spiritual place. The food is delicious. Average check. Live music and dance in the evening. (Original) Душевное место. Блюда вкусные. Чек средний. Вечером живая музыка и танец.

  • 5/5 Дмитрий �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very tasty (Original) Очень вкусно

  • 3/5 Сергей �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A kind of audience .. (Original) Своеобразная публика..

  • 3/5 Natalia Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We have wanted to get to this place for a long time and, apparently, we have raised high expectations. There were few people on Monday night and the service was good. I read in the reviews that there is a very soulful and very Greek atmosphere here. They did not find live music, but the interior gave the impression of scattered parts that, with all their desire, cannot make friends with each other, and not that they argue loudly, but pretend that they do not notice each other. There is a traditional blue and painted board with a live end from coastal Greek villages, and classic busts in niches, and modern loft-style lamps and armchairs that can be attributed to Scandinavian design. And by the way, there are vases from Ikea on the tables. They fit quite well with the Greek theme, but everyone who has been to Ikea recently will recognize them. What kind of authenticity can we talk about? ) The kitchen was disappointing. Fried artichokes are batter canned foods served with lemon. What is the point of watering vegetables soaked in vinegar with lemon? Suvlaki, frankly speaking, is tastier at the Danilovsky market. In sea buckthorn tea, sugar is not spared so much that it reduces the cheekbones. I didn’t taste good, and the portions were small, I couldn’t eat too much 😅. I don’t even know why this place can be good, except to run by and go for a snack? (Original) Давно хотели попасть в это место и, видимо, подвели завышенные ожидания. В понедельник вечером народу было немного, обслуживание хорошее. Я читала в отзывах, что здесь очень душевная и очень греческая атмосфера. Живой музыки не застали, интерьер же произвел впечатление разрозненных деталей, которые при всем желании подружиться друг с другом не могут и не то чтобы громко спорят, но делают вид что друг друга не замечают. Здесь традиционный синий и крашеная доска с живым торцом из прибрежных греческих деревень, и классические бюсты в нишах, и современные светильники в стиле лофт, и кресла, которые скорее можно отнести к скандинавскому дизайну. И кстати, на столах стоят вазочки из Икеа. Они весьма хорошо вписываются в греческую тему, но каждый кто был недавно в Икеа их узнает. О какой аутентичности можно говорить? ) Кухня разочаровала. Жареные артишоки — это консервы в кляре, которые подают с лимоном. В чем смысл поливать пропитанные уксусом овощи ещё и лимоном? Сувлаки, честно говоря, на Даниловском рынке готовят вкуснее. В облепиховый чай сахара не жалеют настолько, что сводит скулы. Мне было невкусно, и порции маленькие, наесться тоже не удалось 😅. Не знаю даже для чего это место может подойти хорошо, разве что мимо пробегать и зайти перекусить?


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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
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    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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