Semifreddo
District Central (TsAO), Moscow
Restaurant in Moscow, Russia
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Semifreddo is a practical Moscow option when convenience and flexible timing matter more than a heavily researched destination meal. Book it as a neighborhood fallback or easy group choice, but compare against White Rabbit or Chefs Table if the brief is modern Russian cooking, a more defined format, or a higher-stakes dinner.
About Semifreddo
For Semifreddo in Moscow, the clearest planning facts are direct: it is open daily from 12–11:30 PM, the dress code is smart casual. Beyond that, diners should confirm the current menu, booking process, service details directly before making it the anchor meal of a trip.
That limited profile matters when comparing restaurants. The available information does not support a specific claim about cuisine, chef-led format, tasting menu, beverage program, pricing, or awards. Semifreddo is best treated as a Moscow dining option to check directly rather than a restaurant whose full experience can be confidently described from the information at hand.
Book it when the timing fits your plan
The practical case for considering Semifreddo is its daily schedule: Monday through Sunday, 12–11:30 PM. That timing may fit a range of plans, but it does not by itself confirm meal format, menu structure, or availability.
Semifreddo works best with a quick confirmation step. If the group needs a specific cuisine, dietary accommodation, tasting format, celebration setup, or budget range, check those details with the restaurant before committing. The dress code is smart casual, so plan attire accordingly.
Use other restaurants as the benchmark
The decision gets clearer when placed beside other options. White Rabbit, Chefs Table, Accenti, Regent, Bistrot can be useful comparisons when weighing atmosphere, availability, the kind of meal you want, but any specific format or menu difference should be checked directly with each venue.
Bottom line: consider Semifreddo for a Moscow meal when its daily 12–11:30 PM hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. Before using it for a celebration, a highly specific dining brief, or a one-night-only restaurant slot, confirm the current details directly.
Planning details
- Location
- Ulitsa Timura Frunze, 11, стр. 55, Moscow, Russia, 119021
- Website
- semifreddo-restaurant.com
- Phone
- +74951815555
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Semifreddo occupies a discreet courtyard address in Khamovniki and cultivates a quietly refined atmosphere. The approach through a transition space physically separates the room from the street, setting a composed, intimate tone before the menu arrives. The kitchen treats Italian culinary grammar with technical care, so the room feels purposeful rather than casual; local, well-heeled diners make deliberate visits rather than stumbling in. Expect a polished, low-key dining environment where the architecture of the courtyard and the focused cooking combine to create a quietly memorable meal.
Best For
Semifreddo is best for evening dining when the meal is the point of the visit. It suits date nights, business dinners and special occasions for diners who want carefully executed Italian-inflected plates rather than high-turnover trattoria fare. The kitchen’s emphasis on European technique applied to regional ingredients makes the restaurant particularly appropriate for guests who appreciate precise pastas and composed seafood or charcuterie starters. Because the venue sits deliberately inside a courtyard complex, it reads as a destination for a thoughtful, sit-down dinner.
Ordering Tips
Start with one of the lighter starters and share pastas to experience the kitchen’s strengths—signature plates include pasta with wild boar, white mushrooms and truffle, spaghetti with shellfish, and octopus carpaccio. These dishes showcase the restaurant’s Italian technique applied to richer, seasonally focused ingredients, so ordering both a seafood and a meat-based pasta gives a balanced sense of the menu. Given the restaurant’s deliberate destination feel, allow time for a measured, multi-course meal rather than a quick bite.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic yet cozy with minimalist light interiors, american walnut paneling, exposed brick verandas, bold lighting, and an open kitchen view.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- pasta with wild boar white mushrooms and truffle
- spaghetti with shellfish
- octopus carpaccio
Planning details
Location
Ulitsa Timura Frunze, 11, стр. 55, Moscow, Russia, 119021 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Accenti, Notable alternative
- Regent, Notable alternative
- White Rabbit, Modern Russian, Modern Russian
- Chefs Table, Russian Fusion, Russian Fusion
- Bistrot, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Semifreddo compares in Moscow
Semifreddo is the lower-friction choice in this group: easier to slot into a Moscow day and less dependent on a special-occasion brief. White Rabbit is the clearer pick for diners who specifically want Modern Russian cooking, while Chefs Table is better for a more format-driven Russian Fusion meal.
For value and comfort, compare Semifreddo with Accenti, Regent, Bistrot before committing. If the goal is an easy booking and a convenient meal, Semifreddo makes sense. If the goal is a more defined culinary identity or a dinner that carries the evening, White Rabbit or Chefs Table should sit higher on the list.
Use Semifreddo for flexible plans, mixed groups, or a meal that does not need to carry the whole night. Cross-shop Bistrot for atmosphere, Accenti for a comparable Moscow alternative, Regent when the group wants a different room feel before making the final call.
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Compare Semifreddo
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semifreddo | Moscow | ; | No published awards |
| Accenti | Moscow | ; | No published awards |
| Regent | Moscow | ; | No published awards |
| White Rabbit | Moscow | Modern Russian | 2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 La Liste Top RestaurantsChef's Table Featured Restaurants · 20252021 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #252019 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #132018 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #152017 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #232016 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #232015 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #23 |
| Chefs Table | Moscow | Russian Fusion | No published awards |
| Bistrot | Moscow | ; | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 Michelin PlateWe're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Semifreddo handle dietary restrictions?
What should a first-timer know about Semifreddo?
Semifreddo is in Moscow and keeps the same hours every day: 12–11:30 PM. The dress code is smart casual. For menu, pricing, booking details, check directly with the restaurant.
How far ahead should I book Semifreddo?
If your timing is fixed, contact Semifreddo directly and confirm availability for your preferred date and time.
Is lunch or dinner better at Semifreddo?
The hours are 12–11:30 PM daily, but no specific lunch or dinner format is stated. Choose based on your schedule and confirm the current service details directly.
Is Semifreddo good for a special occasion?
Semifreddo may fit if Moscow, daily 12–11:30 PM hours, a smart-casual dress code suit your plans. For celebrations, confirm the current setup, menu, availability directly before booking.
What are alternatives to Semifreddo in Moscow?
White Rabbit, Regent, Accenti, Chefs Table, Bistrot are useful names to compare when planning a meal. Check each venue directly for current menus, formats, availability, dress expectations.
