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Mitrich: Nizhny Novgorod’s Premier Steakhouse

Premium steakhouse in central Nizhny Novgorod featuring grain-fed marbled beef, chef Dmitry Dmitrienko's contemporary menu, and an extensive wine list in a…

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Le Grill: Premium Steakhouse in Nizhny Novgorod

Modern steakhouse specializing in dry-aged beef and premium cuts, cooked on a Josper charcoal grill. Known for theatrical presentation, sophisticated service, and…

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BaklaDzhan: Georgian Khachapuri and Caucasian Hospitality in Nizhny Novgorod

Welcoming Caucasian restaurant in central Nizhny Novgorod serving Georgian, Armenian and Lebanese dishes in a brick-walled dining room with warm hospitality and…

Restaurants

Dzhani Restorani, Nizhny Novgorod: Georgian Food and Reservations

A popular Georgian and Caucasian restaurant in central Nizhny Novgorod, known for authentic traditional dishes, warm service, and a cosy interior. Ranked…

Restaurants

Pelmennaya Lepi Testo: Authentic Dumplings at Budget Prices

A simple café specializing in pelmeni (Russian dumplings) and varenniki, known for fresh handmade dumplings at budget prices in central Nizhny Novgorod.

Sightseeing

Limpopo Zoo: Tickets, Hours and What to See

Russia's first private zoo featuring over 230 animal species, a botanical garden, historical museums and amusement rides on a 7-hectare site in…

Sightseeing

Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street: A Walking Tour of Nizhny Novgorod’s Historic Heart

One of the oldest streets in the historical centre of Nizhny Novgorod, this pedestrian boulevard connects four central squares and features 19th-century…