Restaurant in Moscow, Russia
La Liste-ranked; worth a long dinner booking.

Gusiatnikoff holds a La Liste ranking of 79 points (2026) and a 4.6 Google rating from 298 reviews, making it a credible first-choice booking for Russian cuisine in Moscow's Taganka district. Booking is straightforward, and the international credential gives it an edge over less-documented alternatives. Confirm pricing and hours directly, as these are not available in current records.
Gusiatnikoff earned 79 points on the La Liste Leading Restaurants ranking in 2026, down slightly from 82 points in 2025, which puts it in credible company for Moscow's serious Russian cuisine category. Price range data is not available in our records, so contact the restaurant directly before assuming a budget, but the La Liste positioning and the Taganka district address signal a mid-to-upper bracket experience rather than a casual drop-in. If you are visiting Moscow for the first time and want a Russian cuisine option with a verifiable international credential, this is a reasonable anchor booking for your trip.
Gusiatnikoff sits on Ulitsa Aleksandra Solzhenitsyna in the Taganka district, one of Moscow's older central neighbourhoods on the south bank of the Moskva River. The area is a few stops from the Kremlin by metro but has a quieter, less tourist-facing feel than the historic centre, which tends to filter the crowd toward locals and deliberate visitors rather than walk-in tourists.
Seat count data is not in our records, but the La Liste recognition and the Russian cuisine format typically suggest a room built for considered dining rather than high-volume turnover. First-timers should expect a structured service experience: in Moscow's recognised Russian cuisine restaurants, this generally means a formal or semi-formal room, attentive table service, and a menu organised around traditional Russian ingredients and preparations. Whether the space runs to a large dining room or a more intimate format, the physical setting at venues of this tier in Moscow tends toward deliberate interior design rather than a stripped-back bistro aesthetic.
For guests thinking about a late evening, Gusiatnikoff is worth considering as part of a longer night out in Taganka. Hours are not confirmed in our data, so verify directly, but Russian fine dining restaurants in this tier routinely accommodate late sittings, and the neighbourhood is accessible without the congestion of central Moscow later in the evening.
The two-point dip from 82 (2025) to 79 (2026) on La Liste is worth noting, though it does not materially change the recommendation. A score in the high seventies on La Liste still represents a meaningful ranking in a global list covering thousands of restaurants. The direction of movement is something to watch if you are comparing it against Moscow peers who are trending upward, but for a first visit it is not a reason to avoid booking.
Specific signature dishes are not confirmed in our records. For a Russian cuisine restaurant at this level, the menu will almost certainly feature classic Russian preparations, likely including cold appetisers, game, preserved and fermented ingredients, and seasonal produce. If you have dietary restrictions, contact the restaurant before booking. No booking method or website is listed in our data, so approach via a reservation platform or call directly once you have confirmed contact details.
Gusiatnikoff holds a 4.6 Google rating from 298 reviews, which is a credible signal for consistency. A 4.6 across nearly 300 reviews in Moscow's competitive dining environment suggests the kitchen delivers reliably rather than trading on reputation alone. That volume of reviews also indicates the restaurant sees enough regular traffic to generate genuine feedback, not just a handful of outlier scores.
Booking is rated Easy. No website or phone number is currently in our records, so use a third-party reservation platform (such as a local Moscow booking service) or search for current contact details directly. Given the Easy booking classification, you are unlikely to need to plan weeks in advance, but for weekend evenings or special occasions, book at least several days ahead to secure your preferred time.
Address: Ulitsa Aleksandra Solzhenitsyna, 2Ас2, Moscow, 109004. Nearest metro: Taganskaya or Marksistskaya (both within walking distance of the Taganka district).
Quick reference: La Liste 79pts (2026), Google 4.6/298 reviews, Taganka district, Easy booking.
If you are building a broader Moscow itinerary, [Varvary](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/varvary-moscow-restaurant) and [Artest](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/artest-moscow-restaurant) are the closest Russian cuisine comparisons worth considering alongside Gusiatnikoff. For a different format, [Ikra](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/ikra-moscow-restaurant), [LOONA](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/loona-moscow-restaurant), and [Rybtorg](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/rybtorg-moscow-moscow-restaurant) round out options across the city. See [our full Moscow restaurants guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/moscow), [our full Moscow hotels guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/hotels/moscow), [our full Moscow bars guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/bars/moscow), [our full Moscow wineries guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/wineries/moscow), and [our full Moscow experiences guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/experiences/moscow) for broader planning. Beyond Moscow, [Birch in St. Petersburg](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/birch-st-petersburg-restaurant), [Bourgeois Bohemians in Sankt-Peterburg](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/bourgeois-bohemians-sankt-peterburg-restaurant), [Leo Wine & Kitchen in Rostov](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/leo-wine-kitchen-rostov-restaurant), [SEASONS in Kaliningrad](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/seasons-kaliningrad-restaurant), [Царская Охота - Tsarskaya Okhota in Zhukovka](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/-tsarskaya-okhota-zhukovka-restaurant), [La Colline in Bolshoye Sareyevo](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/la-colline-bolshoye-sareyevo-restaurant), [Frantsuza Bistrot in Sankt-Peterburg](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/frantsuza-bistrot-sankt-peterburg-restaurant), and [пробка - Probka in Sankt-Peterburg](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/-probka-sankt-peterburg-restaurant) are worth bookmarking if your trip extends across Russia.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Гусятникоff - Gusiatnikoff | Russian Cuisine | La Liste Top Restaurants (2026): 79pts; La Liste Top Restaurants (2025): 82pts | Easy | — |
| White Rabbit | Modern Russian | World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Selfie | Modern European | Unknown | — | |
| Twins Garden | Modern European | World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Artest | Russian Cuisine | Unknown | — | |
| САВВА - Savva - Hotel Metropol | Russian European | Unknown | — |
How Гусятникоff - Gusiatnikoff stacks up against the competition.
White Rabbit and Twins Garden are the most direct comparisons at the top of Moscow's Russian-cuisine tier. Varvary and Artest are worth considering if you want a slightly different style or easier booking. Gusiatnikoff's 79-point La Liste 2026 score puts it in credible company with all of them, so the choice comes down to availability and format preference.
Yes — a La Liste-ranked restaurant with a 4.6 Google rating across nearly 300 reviews is a reliable choice for a significant dinner. The Taganka address and Russian cuisine format suit an occasion where the meal itself is the event. Book a table rather than relying on walk-in availability to secure the right slot.
Groups are plausible at a venue of this standing, but specific room configurations are not confirmed in our records. For parties of six or more, check the venue's official channels via a third-party reservation platform and request a dedicated table or private area when booking.
Specific signature dishes are not confirmed in our records. At a La Liste-ranked Russian restaurant in this tier, the menu will typically centre on classic Russian preparations — cold appetisers, cured and smoked fish, meat dishes, and seasonal produce. Ask staff for current highlights when you arrive.
Dietary policy is not documented in our records. Russian cuisine at this level generally offers flexibility, but vegetarian and allergen requirements should be communicated at the time of booking through whichever reservation platform you use, not assumed on arrival.
A dress code is not confirmed in our records, but a La Liste-ranked restaurant in central Moscow typically expects presentable evening dress. Err toward collared shirts and no trainers for dinner, particularly for a special occasion visit.
Booking is rated Easy, which means last-minute availability is more realistic here than at Moscow's most competitive tables. That said, for a specific date — especially a weekend or occasion dinner — booking one to two weeks ahead is sensible. Use a local Moscow reservation platform, as no direct website or phone number is currently in our records.
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