Restaurant
Beluga is a restaurant of modern Russian cuisine with the unique collection of Russian delicacies, a Michelin star winner. For many years it has been included in the list of the best restaurants in the world La Liste, as well as the restaurant guide Great List.
The restaurant is located in the five-star National Hotel, on the second floor. Spacious halls in Russian style, a bar counter in the form of a giant crystal caviar designed by Anastasia Panibratova, chandeliers made of Bohemian crystal sparkling with a billion lights, panoramic windows and a view of the heart of Moscow outlined by the Kremlin towers – the unconcealed luxury of the gem of the Rappoport Restaurants group. The interior is complemented by ironic art of modernity – a panel depicting Russian beauties in kokoshniks, taking selfies, made by the Recycle art group.
Chef
Evgeny Vikentyev is one of the pioneers of russian new wave gastronomy, who started his career in Saint Petersburg at il Palazzo Restaurant under the guidance of Italian chef Giuseppe Ricchebuono, who’s restaurant IL VESCOVADO in Noli was Michelin star winner, trained in one of the best restaurants in Spain and Italy. In 2014 Evgeny headed the kitchen of the cult bar “Wine Closet” in St. Petersburg, and later in 2017 with partners created a project of progressive Russian cuisine Hamlet&Jacks. In 2019 Evgeny became the first Russian chef to open a fine dining restaurant abroad – it was Berlin’s Cell.
Since 2020, he has headed the kitchen of the Beluga restaurant. In 2021 he became the youngest owner of the Michelin star in Russia for the most outstanding cooking and received the “Palm branch of the restaurant business” as the best in the industry “Chef of the Year”.
Evgeny Vikentyev’s defines his author’s style as “Intelligent modern cuisine”. Which is based on dishes with a special idea behind, created on the principle of new flavor combinations, prepared from local ingredients, using both modern and more traditional techniques. Each of his dishes is a special idea and story that he tells to guests of Beluga restaurant.
Chef
Evgeny Vikentyev is one of the pioneers of russian new wave gastronomy, who started his career in Saint Petersburg at il Palazzo Restaurant under the guidance of Italian chef Giuseppe Ricchebuono, who’s restaurant IL VESCOVADO in Noli was Michelin star winner, trained in one of the best restaurants in Spain and Italy. In 2014 Evgeny headed the kitchen of the cult bar “Wine Closet” in St. Petersburg, and later in 2017 with partners created a project of progressive Russian cuisine Hamlet&Jacks. In 2019 Evgeny became the first Russian chef to open a fine dining restaurant abroad – it was Berlin’s Cell.
Since 2020, he has headed the kitchen of the Beluga restaurant. In 2021 he became the youngest owner of the Michelin star in Russia for the most outstanding cooking and received the “Palm branch of the restaurant business” as the best in the industry “Chef of the Year”.
Evgeny Vikentyev’s defines his author’s style as “Intelligent modern cuisine”. Which is based on dishes with a special idea behind, created on the principle of new flavor combinations, prepared from local ingredients, using both modern and more traditional techniques. Each of his dishes is a special idea and story that he tells to guests of Beluga restaurant.
Menu
Gastronomic culture based on ideas and meanings behind. Unique dishes with a focus on seasonality and a non-trivial combination of flavors and textures. The country's richest assortment of caviar, vodka, champagne and rare Russian delicacies. A combination of Russian classics and world culinary trends.
Contacts
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Phone
+7 (495) 901-03-36+7 (916) 667-03-99