Misha's restaurant reviews: Pushkin
Brasserie Pushkin
Yes, it's not cheap. Yes, it's slightly pompous (something I usually frown upon). Yes, they could have done with a few less decorations. But after all of that, you come to a place for the food, and Pushkin delivers. Chicken Kiev Caesar Salad was perfect, with a great blend of lettuce, cheese and the small succulent pieces of chicken. The borsht, while probably not the best I've ever had, was pretty damn good. The Pozharsky cutlet was superb, rich and perfectly fried. I also loved the medovichok dessert, a mix of dulce de leche ice cream and pastry. Not a place to come to regularly, but so far, the best russian food on the island.
Yes, it's not cheap. Yes, it's slightly pompous (something I usually frown upon). Yes, they could have done with a few less decorations. But after all of that, you come to a place for the food, and Pushkin delivers. Chicken Kiev Caesar Salad was perfect, with a great blend of lettuce, cheese and the small succulent pieces of chicken. The borsht, while probably not the best I've ever had, was pretty damn good. The Pozharsky cutlet was superb, rich and perfectly fried. I also loved the medovichok dessert, a mix of dulce de leche ice cream and pastry. Not a place to come to regularly, but so far, the best russian food on the island.