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CDL Restaurant

Povarskaya Street, 50, Moscow 121069, Russia
7 495 651 8191
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Ranked #12 of 5,094 restaurants in Moscow
Price range: S$1 - S$127
Cuisines: Russian
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations, After-hours
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San Diego, California
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Exactly what we thought a Russian restaurant would be. Delicious soups and main courses.The waiter was really friendly and provided excellent advice on vodka and food.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013 via mobile

Very nice splendid place to..visit. Food is really simple nothing special nore exceptionnal. I do not know the price but certainly expensive.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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206 reviews 206 reviews
146 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
94 helpful votes 94 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

This is an amazing experience, a very traditional imperial Russian restaurant with a stunning interior. I think it's important to start from the building. It used to be the heart of Russia's artistic and cultural life, the reason we came there is because it features heavily in the novel "Master and Margarita" by Mikhail Bulgakov. In addition to gorgeous surroundings,... More

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Moscow, Moscow City, Russia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

One of the best restaurants with classical Russian dishes re-designed according modern Haute Cuisine style.

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Amherst, New Hampshire
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2012

The building is poorly marked so make sure your driver knows where it is. Once inside it is impressive. The food was good but the service was slow. make sure you have tea, as you will never have tea served to you like Edgar does. Although gratuities are an option in Moscow our server had the boldness to ask for... More

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See 4 more reviews by Bill C for Moscow
NW England
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37 reviews 37 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

It's tough finding hIgh quality restaurants in Moscow and sadly this isn't one of them. The venue is great and full of history but it's not matched by the food. The salad and ravioli starters were OK but the suckling pig main ( for two) was no better than an average roast dinner at home; in fact it was rather... More

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Montreal, Canada
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43 reviews 43 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2012

If it is one of the most famous restaurant in Moscow you certainly do not feel it from outside. This 19th century Art Nouveau mansion served as headquarters for Moscow Freemasons and recently used as a meeting place for the Soviet Writers' Union. But, step inside, go up the austere stairs and enter the main dining room, the Oak Hall,... More

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Acworth, GA
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

We were taken there while on a tour of Moscow and were very surprised and pleased. The beef strogenoff was wonderful and the service was great.

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Istanbul, Turkey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2012

While everyone likes Pushkins, the Russians I work with prefer CDL. I have been once for work and once when the family was visiting ... Both great. While it is very expensive, even for Moscow, the service, the food, and the ambience make it worth the visit.

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Beirut
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012

Very expensive restaurant but worth it. The decoration is very rich in Wood decoration giving the place a winter warm ambiance. The service is excellent And if you order tea you will have a full show for the serving with a very nice presentation and an excellent tea but don't be shoked by the coast of the tea :)

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