Kitayskaya Gramota
Boulevard Ring, Moscow
Restaurant in Moscow, Russia
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kitayskaya Gramota is a practical Sretenka pick for a flexible Moscow night, especially when the plan leans drinks-first rather than tasting-menu formal. The case for booking is convenience and centrality; for a special occasion, compare it with more clearly defined Moscow peers before committing.
About Kitayskaya Gramota
Consider Kitayskaya Gramota if the goal is a direct Moscow venue plan with daily 12 PM-to-12 AM hours and a smart-casual dress code.
The useful way to read this venue is practical. Kitayskaya Gramota is open daily from 12 PM to 12 AM, which gives it a broad timing window for a Moscow itinerary. Keep the decision simple: choose it when the name, city, hours, and smart-casual expectation fit your plan; compare with other Moscow options when you need a clearer brief before committing.
Moscow planning should stay grounded in the practical basics
The strongest case here is flexibility of timing. Daily 12 PM-to-12 AM hours make Kitayskaya Gramota easier to consider than venues with narrower schedules, especially for readers building a broader route through the Moscow restaurants guide, Moscow bars guide, or other Moscow planning resources. For a hotel-led itinerary, pair the city decision with the Moscow hotels guide.
For a more defined choice in Moscow, compare Kitayskaya Gramota with named alternatives such as Cafe Ararat, Olluco, Probka, Горыныч - Gorynych, or Пробка на Цветном - Probka na Cvetnom. Those are useful checks when you want to weigh different Moscow options, especially for cuisine, price, awards, or service format.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Kitayskaya Gramota if the core details are enough for your plans: Moscow location, daily 12 PM–12 AM hours, and smart-casual dress. Cross-shop if you need a venue with chef credentials, awards, budget guidance, signature dishes, seating format, dietary information, or a clearly published menu style before deciding.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12 PM–12 AM · Tuesday: 12 PM–12 AM
- Location
- Ulitsa Sretenka, 1, Moscow, Russia, 107045
- Website
- chinagramota.ru
- Phone
- +7 495 625-47-57
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kitayskaya Gramota presents a quietly sophisticated presence on Sretenka, combining technical Chinese cooking lineages with the texture of central Moscow. The restaurant sits on a lived-in street of pre-revolutionary architecture and contemporary retail, which gives it a historic, neighborhood feel rather than flashy theatricality. The editorial emphasis is on craft: chefs apply methods from Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing to produce sourced from Russian regions, so the dining experience reads as deliberate and thoughtful. The result is a refined, urbane restaurant that rewards curiosity and attention to technique while feeling rooted in its street-level setting.
Best For
This restaurant suits diners who are looking for considered technique and regional reinterpretation rather than familiar, comfort-style Chinese food. It attracts local residents and destination diners alike, making it appropriate for business meals, date nights and small celebratory dinners where the quality of execution matters. Because the kitchen leans on Chinese methods applied to Russian ingredients, visits work best when you have time to explore multiple dishes and share plates. It favors an evening meal rhythm, though the kitchen’s range also supports weekend daytime trade in the neighborhood.
Ordering Tips
Start with the kitchen’s signature preparations: the Peking duck and Szechuan chicken are clear highlights, and the menu’s more distinctive items, fried milk and duck tongues, illustrate the restaurant’s willingness to push texture and technique. Because the menu emphasizes Chinese methods applied to Russian-sourced produce, ask staff which regional ingredients are featured and what’s in season; that will help you choose dishes that show the kitchen’s strengths. Order a mix of classic and adventurous plates to gauge how the restaurant balances fidelity to technique with local flavours.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish and modern with original European-style interior, cozy and elegant atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Peking duck
- Szechuan chicken
- fried milk
- duck tongues
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Ulitsa Sretenka, 1, Moscow, Russia, 107045
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Friday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 12 PM–12 AM
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Горыныч - Gorynych, Russian, Russian
- Пробка на Цветном - Probka na Cvetnom, Russian European, Russian European
- Probka, Notable alternative
- Olluco, Peruvian Cuisine, Peruvian Cuisine
- Cafe Ararat, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Kitayskaya Gramota is the easier, lower-commitment choice if the priority is a central Moscow stop with a drinks-led rhythm. Горыныч - Gorynych is the stronger pick when the brief is explicitly Russian food, while Пробка на Цветном - Probka na Cvetnom makes more sense for Russian-European dining with a clearer cuisine lane.
For diners comparing by experience rather than address, Olluco is the better cross-shop when Peruvian cuisine is the point of the night. Probka and Cafe Ararat are worth checking when availability or group fit matters more than a tightly defined bar program. Choose Kitayskaya Gramota when flexibility wins; choose the peers when cuisine identity is the deciding factor.
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Compare Kitayskaya Gramota
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitayskaya Gramota | Moscow | No published awards | |
| Горыныч - Gorynych | Moscow | Russian | 2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
| Пробка на Цветном - Probka na Cvetnom | Moscow | Russian European | 2025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
| Probka | Moscow | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence | |
| Olluco | Moscow | Peruvian Cuisine | 2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 La Liste Top Restaurants |
| Cafe Ararat | Moscow | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kitayskaya Gramota good for a special occasion?
Kitayskaya Gramota works best when its core practical details fit your plans: it is in Moscow, opens daily from 12 PM to 12 AM, and has a smart-casual dress code.
What should I wear to Kitayskaya Gramota?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose polished everyday clothing rather than assuming a formal dress requirement.
Is midday or evening better at Kitayskaya Gramota?
The hours are 12 PM–12 AM every day, so both midday and evening visits may fit the schedule. Choose the time that best suits your Moscow itinerary.
