Authentic cuisine is not only national dishes, but also gastronomy inspired by the place and loved by the locals. In Yugra, it is embodied in various formats: from restaurants with panoramic views and stylish new-generation coffee shops to traditional camps.

Save a selection of the best gastro-locations in Yugra

Restaurants and bars

Places where northern austerity meets the generosity of a Russian feast. Bold culinary experiments, spectacular presentation and a wealth of local flavors.

Restaurant "Klyukva"

Where: Surgut, Krylova st., 23/1
Average bill: 2500–3000 rubles
What to try: Red dumplings with crab, northern shrimp and pike caviar, chopped venison cutlet

A restaurant of northern cuisine, where each dish is a modern interpretation of Siberian traditions. Chef Nikita Sechin creates unique combinations of local products: game, fish and wild plants, integrating them into familiar dishes of Russian and European cuisine.

Restaurant "Na Vysote"

Where: Surgut, Gagarin St., 12, territory of the hotel "Gala", (22nd floor)
Average bill: 2000-2500 rubles
What to try: Rubanina from sterlet, northern fish soup from three types of fish, muksun fillet with pumpkin and broccoli, osso buco from veal

A restaurant with panoramic views of the city, where you can watch the sunset over dinner. An ideal place for romantic evenings and celebrations. In the evenings, there is live music or wine gastronomic dinners with signature wine sets.

Restaurant "Veranda"

Where: Surgut, Lenin St., 43
Average bill: 1800–2200 rubles
What to try: Beetroot hummus with sturgeon, muksun sugudai, chips with cream cheese and lemon gel, coho salmon ceviche

The establishment is famous for its masterful serving of stroganina – the fish is cut into the thinnest slices right in front of the guests. The interior combines elegance and coziness, and the menu features signature dishes with an emphasis on Siberian ingredients.

Restaurant "Panorama"

Where: Khanty-Mansiysk, Lenin St., 64 (hotel "Tarey")
Average bill: 2000-2500 rubles
What to try: Sturgeon steak, grilled salad with venison and pear, smoked nelma rillettes

Restaurant on the 6th floor of the hotel with a view of Khanty-Mansiysk. The menu features Siberian cuisine in the author's interpretation: game, fish from northern rivers, wild plants. A wine list with 40 items complements the gastronomic experience.

Restaurant "Misne"

Where: Khanty-Mansiysk, Gagarin St., 54
Average bill: 1500-2000 rubles
What to try: Muksun fish soup, pike cutlets, perepechina with northern fish

Old Russian wooden interior and royal portions. The menu features eight symbols of the north: venison, muksun, cloudberry and others. Bring a pen for autographs, as "Misne" is a frequent choice of celebrities: Sergey Bezrukov, Tatyana Vasilyeva, Georgy Dronov, Dmitry Chebatyrev and others have been here.

Restaurant "Molly O'brian"

Where: Khanty-Mansiysk, Zelenodolskaya St., 4 
Average bill: 1500-3000 rubles 
What to try: Crispy tartlet with dried muksun, salad with roast beef from venison, tataki from venison

Restaurant at a boutique hotel. The establishment serves Siberian dishes that may seem sophisticated and unusual: Olivier salad with muksun and nelma, royal salad with sterlet, ice cream made from pike caviar with potato pancakes, and shulum made from roe deer.

Restaurant "U Kamelka"

Where: Kogalym, Beregovaya St., 101
Average bill: 1500–2000 rubles
What to try: Warm salad with fern and deer heart, bird cherry flatbread with elk meat

A modern restaurant in the Cosmos Smart Kogalym 3* hotel with a view of the forest, serving European and Siberian cuisine, including game and fish. The interior combines natural motifs: shades of pine, stone and snow, wooden details, a bio-fireplace and cozy sofas. Light art objects and prints of a fairy-tale forest complement the atmosphere.

Restaurant of the Royal Plaza Hotel

Where: Nefteyugansk, 13th microdistrict, 4/1
Average bill: 1500–3000 rubles
What to try: Stroganina from muksun with three types of makalo, burger with elk cutlet and pickled cranberries, “Priobskoye solntse” from chopped venison

Restaurant at an ambitious hotel project – a five-star hotel in Nefteyugansk. 

The hotel is especially proud of its restaurant interior. Luxury of stucco, patterns and ornaments, painted ceilings, Venetian mirrors and a marble fountain create an intimate atmosphere.

Cafes and bistros

Places that are always crowded. Points of attraction that are on the lips of city dwellers, new generation cuisine, the latest trends and an atmosphere that you want to return to.

Coffee shop and confectionery "Kofe HM"

Where: Khanty-Mansiysk, Kalinina St., 22
Average bill: 200–800 rubles. 
What to try: Siberian coffee with venison, lingonberry round croissant

They know how to surprise here: try the signature Siberian coffee with venison or lingonberry cedarf – a delicate raf with lingonberry sauce and pine nuts. Fans of bright combinations will enjoy espresso with cranberry-lingonberry juice and rosemary, and those with a sweet tooth will enjoy “Affogato po-Yugorski” with ice cream, espresso, lingonberry and condensed milk. Every morning the coffee shop bakes fresh croissants with signature fillings: pistachio, lingonberry, raspberry, caramel, coconut or mango.

Coffee shop-bistro "KOKOMO"

Address: Surgut, ul. Universitetskaya, 17
Average bill: 800-1200 rubles
What to try: Pancakes with salmon, buckwheat porridge with oyster mushrooms and parmesan, signature toasts

The establishment got its name from a beach on one of the Hawaiian islands. With the help of summer decoration, the bistro has become a real corner of eternal summer in Surgut. The menu includes fresh bowls and aromatic woks with juicy combinations of ingredients, crispy toasts with unexpected fillings, as well as Italian pizza and hearty sandwiches. Here everyone will find something to their taste - be it a light snack or a full lunch with notes of Mediterranean freshness.

Cafe "Zerno"

Address: Surgut, Proletarskaya St., 11
Average bill: 500–800 rubles
What to try: Savory cheesecakes with fish, tomato risotto with bacon, sweet toast with custard

The Zerno coffee shop in Surgut is famous among gourmets, despite its modest location in a shopping center. It always serves perfectly balanced coffee – without any extra bitterness or acidity. The menu changes depending on the season, and each visit can become a culinary discovery. Today it’s Danish pancakes with soft cheese and salmon, tomorrow – aromatic lasagne with chanterelles or risotto in a creamy asparagus sauce with shrimp.

Bakery-cafe "Oh, my bread"

Address: Khanty-Mansiysk, Stroiteley St., 113
Average bill: 500-1000 rubles
What to try: croissants with fillings, artisan bread, profiteroles

Here, every day begins with crispy croissants and warm artisan bread, and the display case is full of unusual desserts – the team is inspired by the latest trends in confectionery and creates their own sweet masterpieces. But the café lives not only on pastries. In the evenings, the space turns into a cultural center: film screenings, master classes and thematic meetings are held.

Cafe "Kultshtab"

Where: Khanty-Mansiysk, Karla Marksa St., 18
Average bill: 600–1500 rubles
What to try: Viennese waffles, cabbage steak, special liqueurs

The menu includes breakfasts, lunches, dinners and even afternoon snacks, transformed into small touching stories. The names and compositions of the dishes are inspired by the common memories of the city's past and present. Try the "Palisadnichek" porridge with pansies - a taste reminiscent of summer at grandma's in the village. Or the "Perekovka" and "From Khanty-Mansiysk with salmon" bruschettas - simple but fresh combinations of greens and artisan bread. And to finish off the meal, try the "First Snow in Chugas" dessert - light and tender, like the first winter day.

Gastronomic adventures: camps and hunting grounds

For sophisticated travelers, satiated with restaurant menus. Ascetic cuisine prepared by the indigenous inhabitants of the district from the gifts of nature.

Sopochinykh camp

Where: 70 km from Kogalym
What to try: Stroganina, bread made from reindeer blood, pelmeni ("pelnyan").

When you come to visit the Sopochins' camp, you not only get to know the Khanty's way of life and reindeer herding, but also taste their real, non-restaurant cuisine. The recipes here are passed down from generation to generation.

Khanteyskoye camp of the Kanterovs

Where: Not far from Lyantor
What to try: Podavushka - a delicacy made from fish that is baked on a spit.

During a tour of the camp, you can learn how to knead bread dough, light a stove, and feed the reindeer. There are also master classes in decorative and applied arts and folk dancing. Guests are introduced to traditional methods of hunting and fishing.