Oracle of the Bottle

Top: Russia: Moscow

Description

The decor is based on Francois Rabelais' "Oracle of the Bottle" (Oracle of the Divine Bottle in Russian translation): simple, yet very solid furniture, rough walls, large beams across the ceiling. Menu extensively quotes Rabelais in Russian (for those not familiar with the book, small type underneath provides a regular description).

True to the spirit of the book, the selection of food is ismple, yet solid. Bar has a selection of authentic Georgian wines.

Live music in the evening is quite modern and has little to do with the Rabelaisian times.

Expect to spend $20 per person for dinner with Georgian wine.

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Overall* pick one ***** Incredible. The best restaurant of this kind I have eaten at. **** Outstanding. *** Quite enjoyable. ** Decent. * Poor. Food pick one ***** Incredible. The best food of this kind I have tasted. **** Outstanding. A few details were not exactly to my liking. *** Quite enjoyable. One or two dishes lacked a bit in preparation or flavor. ** Decent. Some of the food was not to my liking, or average. * Poor. All of the food was poorly prepared. I did not enjoy any of it. Service pick one ***** Absolutely seamless. Every last detail was looked after. **** Courteous, prompt and friendly. Minor details could be improved. *** Pleasant. A few problems with service, but still a fine meal. ** Needs help. Inattentive / unhelpful staff made the meal unpleasant. * What service? Rude or ignored me altogether. Complaints were ignored. Ambiance pick one ***** Perfect. Unexpected extra touches delighted me. **** Atmosphere, setting, decor and cleanliness were exceptional; minor flaws. *** A pleasant atmosphere, but nothing unexpected; or there were some problems. ** Poorly done / not to my taste. * Where's the taste police / health inspector when you really need them?

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