BREAKFAST
CORREA'S, Bolshaya Gruzinskaya Street, 32
'One of the rare Moscow eateries where prices match quality. It’s ideal for family breakfasts or for a morning business meeting — and the desserts are delicious. There’s a buffet breakfast at weekends until midday.' Elena, photographer
KOFEMANIA, Bolshaya Nikitskaya Street, 13
'The nicest coffee in Moscow, at the highest price. It’s close to Red Square and is always crowded: in the morning, executives pop in for a cup of latte and porridge with fruit; in the afternoon, it’s students and shoppers; and in the evening, celebrities.' Dmitry, PR manager
LUNCH
MIR PIZZI (WORLD OF PIZZA), Smolenskaya Square, 6a
'The pizza menu runs for several pages, from the simple margarita to the more complicated barbecue wings and Mexican fare. Nice choice of buffet salads, at a low price. On weekends, it’s always crowded with families and children.' Anna, director of a tourist company
BARASHKA, Petrovka Street 20
'One of the cheapest eateries from Arkadiy Novikov, one of the finest Russian restaurateurs. Barashka serves Azerbaijani cuisine in a very modest interior. My choice: Baku salad (tomatoes with onion), kutabs (thin pancakes) with meat and tea with thyme.' Alexey, development manager
LYUDI KAK LYUDI (PEOPLE LIKE PEOPLE), Solyanski Pereulok
'Very crowded in the evening and at lunchtime because of the low prices and good food. Try the baguette sandwiches and smoothies.' Ivan, legal advisor
DINNER
LEBEDINOYE OZERO (SWAN LAKE), Krymsky Val Street 9, building 22
'A very cosy terrace on a lake with two swans: Masha and Boria. Although the choice is not too big, the food is good. Open only in summer.' Olga, TV editor
CHAIKHONA NO 1, Karetniy Riad Street 3
'Come here to spend a summer evening smoking a hookah (they have one of the biggest choices of flavours in Moscow). My favourite dish is pilaf with pomegranate seeds and horsemeat, and homemade lemonade.' Marina, marketing specialist
CHEZ GERALDINE, Ostozhenka Street, 27
'A romantic brasserie right in the centre of Moscow. There’s an excellent in-house pianist and a long wine list. Ideal for a date or a family dinner.' Danila, lawyer
BARS
CITY SPACE BAR & LOUNGE, Kosmodamianskaya naberezhnaya, 52, in the Swissotel Krasnye Holmy
'One of three bars on the top of skyscrapers, but this one has a great night-time view of Moscow. Book a table by the window. The prices are above average.' Nikita, financial advisor
SUZY WONG BAR, Obrucheva Street, 34/63
'A good place to meet friends on Friday evening: there’s a variety of cocktails and tasty food (dim sum, chicken curry, traditional salads). Ekaterina, designer
GRAND CRU, Malaya Bronnaya Street, 22
A wine bar where drinks are accompanied with exclusive cuisine from Anatoly Komm, a fashionable chef-de-cuisine. You won’t find the likes of Caesar salad here. Even mojito and fried eggs are prepared with complicated ingredients.' Evgeniy, actor
HOTELS
RITZ CARLTON, Tverskaya Street, 3
'The best hotel in Moscow, with the best service. The O2 Lounge on the top floor gives a breathtaking view of Red Square and the Kremlin.' Ekaterina, account manager
MOSCOW COUNTRY CLUB, Nakhabino village, Krasnogorsky
'If you want to escape the city for a weekend, come here for swimming, golf, horse-riding and fishing. When I get tired of noisy urban life in a polluted city, I drive to Nakhabino for a short escape with my kids and friends.' Stanislav, consultant
HIDDEN PLACES
KOLOMENSKIY PARK (Kolomenskoe metro station)
'A good place to spend a sunny weekend. Walk through the park and you’ll reach a magnificent orchard. It’s ideal for a picnic in summer, walks in autumn and Maslenitsa celebration in spring. There are lots of cafés serving blinis with caviar, salmon, honey, sour cream or jam.' Marina, interpreter
SHOPPING
TSUM, Petrovka Street, 2
'This is the Russian Harrods. Apart from its large collection of designer brands, I recommend its jewellery section — from Pasquale Bruni diamonds to Miss Bibi, including Tiffany and Cartier, of course. Prices, however, are nearly twice as high as London’s.' Anastasia, fashion magazine writer
RESPUBLICA, 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street, 10
'You’ll find presents here for everyone. There’s a big choice of books, stationery, music (including vinyl), DVDs (big collection of art house) and foreign newspapers.' Olga, secretary
Ekaterina Drobinina is a producer for BBC Russian.
