Kazan is one of Russia’s gastronomic capitals, offering a wide range of options for hungry travelers. It’s not just about echpochmak and kystyby: in the city, you can safely try the cuisine of different nations of the world. The author of O!Blog and restaurant guru Lena Titok has evaluated the iconic restaurants of Kazan and shares valuable addresses.
Contents
- “Aulak”
- Zuka
- Gina
- “Chiram”
- “Ak Chynayak”
- Anna Bistrot
- Lulua
“Aulak”: Tatar breakfast
- What to try: Tatar breakfast, viburnum pie, veal dumplings.
- Address: Kazan Kremlin, 5 Sheinkman Passage.
- Average check: 1500 rubles.
You can easily combine tasting Tatar dishes with a visit to the Kremlin. Start your day at the Aulak Cafe. They serve national dishes for breakfast: pancakes from the oven with kaymak, donuts, homemade flatbreads, and aromatic herbal tea. Even the raff is prepared in a Tatar style! You can order a breakfast for two, which costs 2,800 rubles.
At Aulak, you should try the famous Tatar triangles, echpochmak. They usually have a meat filling, but this cafe has taken a different approach. Echpochmak is served here as a dessert: it’s not just any echpochmak, but a golden one. Inside, it’s filled with chocolate and prunes, making it a sweet treat that pairs perfectly with herbal tea.
Morning dishes with a national flavor are served here. Photo: “Aulak”
In between gastronomic pleasures, it’s important not to forget about spiritual food – the city’s attractions. We recommend our guide to Kazan with a weekend itinerary. And if you’re looking for a country trip, here are some ideas for a couple of days away.
Zuka: Asia with a twist
- What to try: matcha nama, eel sashimi, sweet potato fries, and shrimp popcorn.
- Address: 1/3 Nikolay Stolbova Street.
- Average check: 3000 rubles.
Zuka is a confident pan-Asian style from brand chef Dmitry Stoch: with rolls, sushi, bao, and Peking duck. All of this is served in a pleasant dim light and with attention to detail. And yes, feel free to leave room for coffee with dessert — their nama sweets with matcha are heart-breaking and addictive.
Zuka is a confident pan—Asian style from brand chef Dmitry Stoch. Photo: Zuka
Gina: Italy with a twist
- What to try: langoustine crudo, ramiro peppers with tonnato sauce, and Romano with anchovy sauce.
- Address: 1/3 Nikolay Stolbova Street.
- Average check: 3000 rubles.
Here you can find yourself in Italy: bright, airy, with flowers and lemons. The menu offers everything we love about the “boot” on the map, from vitello tonnato to grilled artichokes. Plus, there’s a wide selection of pasta, which can be replaced with gluten-free options upon request. On weekends, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., brunch is served, starting with a glass of Prosecco to set the mood. By the way, the legendary Italian bubbles are served at the perfect temperature.
Where to stay nearby
Zuka and Gina are located on Nikolay Stolbov Street, which Kazan residents call the local Patricks: fashionable young people like to walk here, and bloggers and tourists take photos. In the same building as the restaurants, there are uTrip Vincent apartments with a modern interior and warm floors. Nearby is the Spot80 mini-hotel, which is popular not only for its central location but also for its stylish rooms with fresh renovations.
Here you get straight to Italy: light, airy, with flowers and lemons. Photo: Gina
Chiram: an urban legend
- What to try: dried duck breast, eczpochmak, dumplings for the groom, lamb shoulder with vegetable sauce.
- Address: Kazan Kremlin, 5 Sheinkman Passage.
- Average check: 4000 rubles.
Even those who have not yet visited Kazan have heard about this restaurant serving Tatar cuisine. The establishment, which has been operating on the embankment for many years,It has moved to the territory of the Kremlin. The interior has become more laconic and modern, and the space itself has become brighter. It is worth noting the beautiful and stylish handmade tableware, which is worth exploring endlessly.
The menu is such that you won’t leave hungry. It seems to have collected everything that the Tatar cuisine is famous for: classic echpochmak, horse meat steaks, manty, dumplings for the groom (very small, with thin dough), and a couple of dozen other dishes. It’s better to go to Chiram with a large group of people to enjoy a large-scale tasting. The bar menu offers such a wide selection of teas that it seems possible to find the perfect match for any dish. The section dedicated to авторских cocktails is also quite extensive, featuring options such as whiskey with bergamot and lime, gin with beetroot, and vodka with milk.
It is worth noting the beautiful and stylish handmade tableware: it is worth exploring endlessly. Photo: “Chiram”
“Ak Chynayak”: Fayf-o-clock in Kazan
- What to try: manty, kystyby, desserts, and teas.
- Address: 12, Kazan Kremlin territory.
- Average check: 1500 rubles.
The tradition of afternoon tea is strongly associated with London rather than Kazan. It is no longer a lunch, but it is not yet a dinner. Aesthetic multi-tiered shelves are brought to the table, on which snacks are displayed: sandwiches, profiteroles, cakes, and sweets. In the Ak Chynayak tea house, another interesting establishment in the Kremlin, almost everything is the same, but with a bright local accent. On the shelf there are favorite Tatar desserts like chak-chak and talkysh-kaleve, plus homemade marmalade and perfect strawberries with sugar. The interior is conducive to photo shoots and contemplation: there is even a fireplace.
Anna Bistrot: Mediterranean Flavor
- What to Try: Goujères, Niçoise, Vegetables with Feta Cheese, Cabbage Steak with Nut Sauce.
- Address: 39/18 Butlerova Street.
- Average check: 2000 rubles.
Travel books, balloons under the ceiling, and long breakfasts on weekends. This place is perfect for those who are on vacation and don’t have to rush anywhere. It’s a place where you can slow down and savor the atmosphere and flavors. The creators claim that the concept is inspired by their travels around the world, but Europe is clearly the main focus. The menu includes goujères with various fillings (French pastries), onion soup, several types of pasta and pizzetta, as well as a variety of vegetables. The food is delicious, well-executed, and impressive.
Here you want to stop time to savor the atmosphere and tastes. Photo: Nigina_ & Mikhail Nikolaev/Yandex.Maps
By the way, on August 21, 2025, as part of the Fine’s Chef festival, Alexander Bogdanov from the St. Petersburg Café Claret will visit brand chef Artyom Laptev with a gourmet dinner. His menu will be available for a week.
Where to stay nearby
The Somov Boutique Hotel, located in a 19th-century mansion, is located near the bistro. If you prefer to live in an apartment, take a look at the loft studio in the Chernoyarov merchant’s mansion: living in such a place is an interesting experience in itself.
Lulua: the city’s gem
- What to try: hummus, lamb kebab, Moroccan tajine, and jauhara dessert.
- Address: 7 Professora Nuzhina Street, 3rd floor.
- Average check: 3000 rubles.
The name of the restaurant is translated from Arabic as “pearl.” The menu features Middle Eastern cuisine with tandyr, grill, and meze. In the summer, ask for a table on the brand-new veranda and enjoy the view of the city rooftops. However, the interior is also cozy, with light colors, greenery, and unobtrusive decor. After dinner, try the Moroccan tea, which is similar to the tea served in the North African country.
The menu features the Middle East in all its glory, with tandyr, grill, and meze. Photo: Lulua
Where to stay nearby
The inexpensive but cozy Neft Hotel is located right across the street. A little further away is the Apart-Hotel on Pushkina, 26, in a beautiful building with stucco.
It would take at least a week to visit even half of the city’s decent restaurants. Therefore, you can come back here again and again for new gastronomic discoveries. There will be no problems with where to stay: there are more than 6,000 hotels in Kazan on Ostrovok.
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Cover photo: Aulak
