Choosing a hotel for leisure or a business trip, most travelers attach particular importance to having a full breakfast with the widest selection of dishes and drinks.
How do the most fashionable hotels of Moscow city pamper their guests in the morning? About the five most luxurious buffet breakfasts — in our new tour.
Lotte Hotel Moscow
According to Prix Villégiature — the most important rating in the hospitality industry — breakfasts at Lotte Hotel Moscow were recognized as the best of all breakfasts available at European hotels in October 2015.
In LOTTE you can enjoy breakfast from 6.30 to 10.30 on weekdays and from 6.30 to 12.00 on weekends. If you’re not a hotel guest, you have to pay a cost of 3000 rubles to get an access to the buffet.
It’s served on 2nd floor within the walls of one of the most beautiful Moscow restaurants OVO by Carlo Cracco. The rich abundance of morning specialties is fully consistent with the surroundings: cold and hot appetizers, fresh vegetables, fruits and berries, desserts, pastries, drinks.
Selection of Fish — Smoked salmon, halibut, herring as well as Cheese: hard and soft, mold, brie complimented by nuts, berries, honey or various homemade confiture. The same applied to meat delicacies, where original Jamon deserves special attention: it could be thinly sliced and served directly on the table upon your request.
Of the hot “chips” of the local breakfast, You should definitely try one of the local specials: crispy Roman-style Pizzas straight from the oven, with various fillings and thick layer of melted cheese.
Caviar is supposed to be the most desirable delicacy for foreign travelers served at luxury hotel breakfasts. Here’s offered two types: red caviar and pike caviar set with sour cream and traditional world-famous Russian pancakes.
Eggs are indispensable part of any breakfast and here they could be cooked in any way according to guest’s request. Juicy scrambled egg or very popular Benedict over grilled brioche with slices of cured salmon and “burnt” cap of hollandaise sauce.
For Asian cuisine lovers there is a special station with several options as well as “salad of a day” — always full of fresh vegetables and specific dressings.
Another typical Russian breakfast dish is Cottage cheese patties. Baked, with slightly golden crust, in LOTTEthey served with seasonal berries, sour cream, condensed milk and berry sauce.
Drinks: freshly squeezed juices, coffee, tea as well as unlimited sparkling wine — brut or rose are available during your breakfast.
Don’t miss a number of healthy treats: various yogurts and parfait with cereals, chia seeds and berries.
Fresh berries and seasonal fruits are always in a wide assortment.
Pastries and desserts in LOTTE deserve special attention: aside from different kinds of fresh bread (also without gluten) you will find Berlin cookies, Danish with fruit and vanilla toppings, Poppy seed buns, mini-eclairs and many others.
Viennese waffles are offered with chocolate sauce or maple syrup, being decorated with seasonal berries.
But the real “pride” of local sweet range is Tula gingerbread pie.
It’s an embodiment of a recognizable Russian sweet souvenir baked by following a special recipe: rich apple-cinnamon filling covered with thin gingerbread dough.
In addition to other morning treats you will also enjoy an Ice Cream bar — fancy flavors are changing according to the season.
Lotte Hotel Moscow
www.lottehotel.com/moscow-hotel
Address: Novinsky Blvd., 8
Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow
Ararat Park Hyatt is a true reflection of exquisite gloss right in the center of Moscow.
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Here, in a calm and sophisticated atmosphere of modern luxury you enjoy traditional buffet breakfast as well as «continental breakfast» option with a number of morning dishes a la carte by the hotel’s head chef — Daniele Gialluisi.
Breakfast is served at spacious «Park» restaurant located on the 2nd floor from 6.30 to 10.30 daily. You can also become a buffet guest paying the entrance cost of 1850 rubles or 2150 rubles with the «a la carte» option.
Chef pays special attention to selection of cold cuts. Fresh fish — slightly cured salmon, smoked eel and halibut,craft Cheeses as well as Italian meat delicacies.
Swirled in thin rolls hot pancakes will be served with red caviar, fluffy sour cream, crumbs of grated yolk and finely chopped green & red onion.
Healthy variations “in a glass” like Yogurt with granola, chia seed pudding, muesli with seasonal berries are served for those who prefers a Light start of a day.
Rich choice of hot dishes a la carte surprises as well as its presentation: chef Daniele Jalluisi is a big fan of healthy food that’s why all dishes are extremely healthy & nutritious in addition to its deliciousness.
“Super-Green” Poached egg with tomato salsa is a lighter version of classic egg over bread. Crispy slices of wholegrain brioche are placed on top while the base is piece of avocado and fresh lettuce.
Another egg dish — attractively looking Scrambled eggs on toast with slices of smoked salmon and a generous layer of red caviar.
Maximum boost of vivacity and power are hidden in Protein scrambled eggs with quinoa, spinach and kale cabbage.
Sweet hot breakfast meals at Ararat Park Hyatt also continue the concept of healthy lifestyle: gluten-free sweet potato waffles with seasonal berries, nutella and whipped sour cream is one of the most unusual & artistic interpretations of Belgian waffles in the city.
American pancakes with chia seeds, honey butter and fresh berries are so easy to “get hooked” on them if you stay in the hotel for a few days.
Drinks selection includes freshly squeezed juices & mixes, coffee, tea and Italian Prosecco.
While enjoying morning coffee don’t forget to try out fresh pastries: crusty croissants — classic or almond, carrot & nuts muffins, snails with raisins and others.
Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow
www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/russia/ararat-park-hyatt-moscow
Address: Neglinnaya st., 4
Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow
The location of Baltschug Kempinski turns it in a real «gem» among Moscow hotels. This elegant hotel is located in the beautiful historical Zamoskvorechye district with stunning views of the Kremlin, Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral.
The Baltschug Grill Restaurant located on the ground floor of the hotel invites to try a generous breakfast buffet 7:00-10:30 from Monday to Friday and 7:00-11:00 on weekends. The buffet price is 2500 rubles per person, for children aged 6-12 y.o. — 50% discount, children under 6 y.o. — free of charge.
Every day «breakfast feast» starts with more than 100 different specialities: soft & hard cheese, ham and smoked sausages, slightly cured salmon, omul from Lake Baikal, salads, fresh vegetables, marinades, various sauces and seasonings.
Traditional Russian pancakes are served hot with red caviar, sour cream, fresh greens, egg crumbs and onions.
Each morning the restaurant treats its guests with a hearty Russian Porridge of the day: oat, rice, barley, millet, buckwheat, semolina, corn.
Porridge is served with different toppings: nuts, seeds, berries, dried fruits, homemade jam and several kinds of honey.
Egg specialities are prepared in view of the guest’s preferences. One of the «top» — Appetizing Benedict in original serving with baked tomato, cheese and potato toast.
Accomplishing your tea or coffee, you should definitely try savoury & fluffy like fresh pudding Vanilla cheesecake patties with farm sour cream and berries. Freshly baked «golden» croissants, rolls, bagels, snails are also available.
«Lacy» thin pancakes could be also offered in sweet variation: sprinkled with powdered sugar, with maple syrup or homemade fruit jams.
Vitamin morning at Baltschug: fresh fruits and berries are always on the top of the list.
Besides hot drinks there is a large selection of energizing freshly squeezed juices: pineapple, apple, carrots, celery, pomegranate and even beets.
And as luxury goes, a glass of sparkling wine will add an absolutely upbeat mood for the whole day.
Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow
www.kempinski.com/en/moscow/hotel-baltschug
Address: Baltschug st., 1
Four Seasons Hotel Мoscow
All the charm of history and modernity has been entwined in elegant Four Seasons Hotel Moscow located in the heart of the capital, just in a few steps from Red Square and the Kremlin.
In cozy Bystro restaurant on the 2nd floor of the hotel elegant tables full of delicacies from around the world are served for breakfast. Entrance is 6.30-10.30 on weekdays and 7.00-11.00 on weekends.
The author of hot specialties designed for every taste is chef Ilya Karpaev. You can taste these dishes even without being a hotel guest at the price of 3300 rubles per person.
And it worth it’s price: in addition to generous buffet assortment, breakfasts includes unlimited various drinks: fancy glass bottles with fresh juices and mixes, milk (including lactose-free and vegetable), coffee, tea and even pure Thai coconut as well as ice-cold Italian Prosecco.
A solid selection of appetizers from cold meats and cheese (even a special vegan cheese) to delicious slices of butterfish, salmon and smoked eel, olives and capers.
You can easily compose any salad mix with fresh like just from the garden vegetables and greens by adding some aromatic oils, vinegar, spices, seeds or nuts.
The most popular between foreign guests are still Pancakes just off the frying pan. According to the classic serving — red caviar, sour cream, grated egg and green onion. Or with honey, jams and confitures.
Another high-demand choice is Poached egg, which could be cooked in two ways: Benedict on crispy brioche with slices of smoked salmon and Hollandaise sauce or over Wholegrain toast with ripe avocado.
Healthy eating is not forgotten: low-fat yoghurts, silky coconut mousses with seeds of chia and fresh berries and other light things are available at the buffet.
Any fruit, berry and nut mix is possible to compose according to your taste and preference.
Sweet part of Four Seasons’ breakfast buffet flowing with delicious toasty pastries.
Chocolate-orange and apple puffs, snails with raisins, almond and classic croissants, cottage cheese buns, berry muffins and patties with vanilla cream as well as cookies — oat, almond, chocolate.
Bread selection won’t disappoint you: rye, wheat, whole grain, gluten-free and others.
Don’t skip aromatic baked Cheesecake patties with sour cream and stewed berries from «a la carte» menu, which will be delivered right to your table.
Come delighted with perfect crisp of Belgian waffles in a classic pair with maple syrup and slices of banana & strawberry.
Doubtless highlight of Four Seasons breakfast are incredibly tender hot Cinnabon buns dipped in vanilla sauce with spicy cinnamon flavor.
Four Seasons Hotel Moscow
Address: Okhotny Ryad st., 2
The Ritz-Carlton Moscow
Located in historical, cultural and business center of Moscow, The Ritz-Carlton Moscow attracts esthetes from all over the world with its luxury-neoclassical style.
Splendid breakfasts are now served in the elegant interior of the new-opened restaurant Sartoria Lamberti, which has become first Russian grandiose project with “gastronomic & style studio” concept by Italian chef and restaurateur Uilliam Lamberti. You can immerse into this atmosphere 7.00-11.00 daily. For non-residents of the hotel the cost of breakfast is 2850 rubles.
You can sense Italian vibes not only in assortment of buffet breakfast but in «a la carte» menu as well.
Thinly sliced beef bresaola, salami, chorizo and ham, fresh salad mixes and vegetables to create your own salad mix by adding cubes of homemade soft cheese, Feta or olives and seasoning with olive oil or balsamic vinegar.
Fish delicacies are worth trying with crispy freshly baked bread: grain, rye, baguette and even gluten-free.
Highly recommend to discover Purple bread with candied fruit served with butter — very unusual invention that has shortly become an absolute hit.
Cheese platter includes a several types of gourmet cheese like Italian gorgonzola, cheddar and classic brie and is perfectly complemented by nuts, candied fruits, confiture or honey.
Start the morning with the taste of Italy: amazing Caprese of mozzarella, ripe tomatoes and homemade pesto or other «antipasti»: various olives and artichokes.
Hot specialities are developed by the young and gifted restaurant chef Sergey Andreichenko. Any morning dish with eggs will be cooked according to your preferences and served to the table.
Whether it’s a Benedict with salmon on purple bread or an Omelette with vegetables and avocado.
What a Russian morning without pancakes? Besides red caviar In Ritz you will be offered to try pike caviar — no less tasty and healthy.
Cheesecake patties or more commonly named «syrniki» is a special thing of local breakfast. Like nowhere else they are served with creamy tahini sauce & fresh berries.
An excellent alternative to syrniki are Belgian waffles sprinkled with icing sugar.
Sweet specialties at Ritz won’t leave you indifferent.
Fresh pastries (puffs, snails, croissants etc.), classic and chocolate muffins and a variety of cakes are baked daily in restaurant.
Vegetarian berry crostata, brownie, blueberry tart and, of course, Italian lemon cake with a fluffy egg-white top.
Beyond the morning meals freshly squeezed juices, smoothies, Italian sparkling wine, coffee, tea and even Matcha— cappuccino or latte — available here.
The Ritz-Carlton Moscow
www.ritzcarlton.com/ru/hotels/europe/moscow
Address: Tverskaya st., 3
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