Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
€€€ more than R1000
Opening Hours
Nearly all restaurants are open seven days a week, generally from around
11am or noon until at least 11pm. Many restaurants open 'until the last custom-
er' - a fairly nonspecific term that means as long as someone is still ordering,
they'll stay open.
Reservations
The vast majority of restaurants don't require reservations, though they can be
handy on Friday or Saturday evening or for weekend breakfasts in popular
places. We note in individual reviews when it's a good idea to reserve a table.
Service
Service tends to be well-intentioned but rarely very good outside fancy places
where it can often be over-attentive. The main problem you'll have is that most
waiting staff's English is limited, so a few words of Russian will always help.
Tipping
In little cafes and cheap eats, tipping is not expected, though you can easily
round up the amount you pay if you're happy with the service. Anywhere more
upmarket will usually expect a 10% tip.
English Menus
These are a lifeline for non-Russian speakers and are available in nearly all
smarter restaurants, though they're often not available in cheaper cafes (and
when they are, they are very badly translated). Bring along a sense of humour
and adventure!
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