This opulent restaurant from master restaurateur Arkady Novikov is a strong entry for the best classic Russian cuisine in a city that serves a lot of it. Standing at the southwest corner of Kuznetsky Most and Petrovka Street, not far from the Bolshoi Theater, the kitchen is run by award-winning French chef Kamel Benamar. The Beef Stroganoff is exceptional, where charred steak provides a succulent counterpoint to the luscious Stroganoff sauce. Modern art and sculpture, luxury furniture designed by Ralph Lauren and solo piano provide a romantic backdrop.