Savva's head chef Andrey Shmakov and his friends — Mirko Dzago, Claudio Pirovano, Tom Halpin, Nikanor Veira, Andrey Zakharov, Ivan Glushkov, Leonid Zakharov, and Lolita Samoletova — invite guests to a picnic: a series of summer gastro-dinners in six hands will take place at the countryside club «Green Lake».

The head chef of the famous Michelin-starred Savva restaurant Andrey Shmakov and the private countryside club «Green Lake» have teamed up to host three gastronomic dinners in June, July, and August amidst an idyllic setting: fresh air, green meadows, chaise lounges by the water, and songs under the stars. Guests will enjoy a retreat far from the bustling city and immerse themselves in the unique culinary traditions of picnics from Italy, Australia, Argentina, and, of course, Russia. Professional chefs and famous food journalists, who are well-versed in cuisine yet free from rigid frameworks and conventions, will be cooking for them.

«Green Lake» club, with its two-story restaurant designed in alpine chalet style, beach area, and Russian bathhouse (Russian banya), is located 40 km from Moscow and operates as a one-day escape, offering guests a chance to break away from the city's routine, recharge, and enjoy nature.

The first picnic, dedicated to Russian traditions, on June 15, is organized by Savva's head chef Andrey Shmakov, «Green Lake» chef Andrey Zakharov, and the creator and editor-in-chief of the gastronomic project «Sol» Ivan Glushkov. The menu features dishes made from farm-fresh produce, seasonal vegetables, and fruits that harmoniously complement the summer table. For starters, guests will be served potato pancakes with pike roe, sour cream, and fresh green onions, sturgeon roe with cucumbers, sweet tomatoes with sorrel, raspberries, and burrata, and, of course, young seasonal vegetables — radishes, asparagus, cucumbers, and carrots with refreshing tzatziki sauce and sumac.

Main courses, true to the picnic tradition, will be grilled— sturgeon with herbs in a white wine and caviar sauce, stewed rabbit with morels, veal liver with sweet onions, raspberries, and cherries. For dessert, the chefs offer guests a delicate meringue roll with seasonal berries and salted caramel, and mulberries with granola and goat cheese cream.

Complementing the dishes are classic cocktails made with b blended spirits from the Gastronom brand. Passion Star, with a separate shot of prosecco and Blend No. 4 with notes of coriander, bay leaf, lime, and pink pepper; Bloody Mary with Blend No. 7, featuring rosemary, smoked paprika, pink pepper, and dried tomato; and No. 9 with tonic, made from a special dessert liqueur with aromatic spirits of honey, walnut, lavender, and bergamot.

Although the dinner is scheduled for the evening, guests are encouraged to arrive earlier to build up an appetite by leisurely exploring the «Green Lake» grounds and enjoying all the benefits of countryside leisure.Guests can enjoy a beach area with a heated pool, chaise lounges, umbrellas, and wicker furniture, as well as a terrace with views of the lake and forest, and walking trails for active recreation enthusiasts.

To ensure plenty of energy for a day full of nature experiences, around noon, guests will be served beetroot soup with kefir, young potatoes with wild garlic, broth, beef confit sandwiches from Andrey Shmakov's street food project «Shmak,» and tempura shrimp with mint and curry yogurt.

On July 20, the picnic will follow the best Italian dining traditions, led by chefs Mirko Dzago of the restaurants Onest and «Aist,» Claudio Pirovano of La Bottega Siciliana, and gastronomic journalist Leonid Zakharov, who also writes the column «Desperate Househusband» on kp.ru and runs the Telegram channel «That Man at the Table.»

A duo from Australia and Argentina — chefs Tom Halpin (Maya, Layerz Bakery, Layerz Cafe) and Nicanor Veira (Olluco) will conclude the dinner series on August 10. The event will be accompanied by Lolita Samoletova, a gastronomic reviewer for Business FM and a jury member of the «Silver Triangle» young chefs competition.

The menus for the dinners on July 20 and August 10 will be announced shortly before the events. Stay tuned for updates!

It is important to note that at «Green Lake» club, special emphasis is placed on high service standards and safety. Outside of events, entry to the property is only possible with a prior reservation.

Chamber picnics for 25 guests will be held on the territory of the Green Lake.

Guests arrival 10:00AM -12:00PM
First serving 1:00PM
Dinner will start 4:00PM

The cost of dinner per person is 25,000 rubles.
Transfer and accommodation are not included in the price.
Terms: reservation is confirmed after 100% of payment is received.
Ticket reservations can be made by phone: +74951207730.

SAVVA
2 Teatralniy proezd
+74951207730
Hours: 12:00-00:00
Seating capacity: 130
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The legendary SAVVA restaurant (1 star in the MICHELIN Guide Moscow 2022) has opened its summer terrace. This cozy 80-seat space, decorated in warm pastel tones and filled with flowers, creates a serene atmosphere. Thanks to the air circulation system and water mist sprayers, guests can enjoy a unique microclimate.

A special pleasure and a unique highlight of the terrace is the stunning view of the Bolshoi Theatre, impressive both in bright sunlight and in the glow of evening lights.

The creative minds behind the project are restaurateur Arkady Novikov and head chef Andrey Shmakov. On October 14, 2021, SAVVA was awarded a Michelin star in the MICHELIN Guide Moscow 2022. On November 9, 2023, it took first place in the TOP-10 list by the WHERETOEAT Moscow 2023 awards. On April 16, 2024, the restaurant secured first place in the TOP-10 at the WHERETOEAT Russia 2024 awards.

The menu includes dishes that head chef Andrey Shmakov personally enjoys preparing, and recommends to guests. The signature menu is updated each season.

Another pride of SAVVA is its extensive wine list, featuring over 300 selections, from time-honored classics (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Tuscany) to trendy biodynamic wines. Head sommelier Yanina Martynyuk (winner of the «Sommelier of the Year» award at the 2023 Palm Branch of the Restaurant Business awards) and her team help guests make the perfect wine pairing choices for their meals. Yanina is preparing to launch a special selection of rosé wines called «Summer. Love. Rosé» for the summer season.

SAVVA
2 Teatralniy proezd
+74951207730
Hours: 12:00-00:00
Seating capacity: 130
https://novikovgroup.ru/restaurants/savva/
https://www.savvarest.ru/ 
https://www.instagram.com/savva.restaurant/
https://instagram.com/andreishmakov/ 
https://www.facebook.com/SAVVArest 

On February 27 at 7:00 p.m., SAVVA will host a guest dinner event in collaboration with top chefs from St. Petersburg, including Artyom and Alexey Grebenshchikov, Ivan Frolukhin, Dmitry Bogachev, Anton Isakov, Alexey Alekseev, and Valeria Skuratova.

Savva will turn into a gastro-train that will take you to St. Petersburg faster than the «Sapsan.» The restaurant's chef, Andrey Shmakov, along with his distinguished friends from St. Petersburg, is gathering all their Moscow comrades for a dinner inspired by the authentic hits of the northern capital. On February 27 at 7:00 PM, SAVVA will present an 8-course menu. The kitchen will have 16 hands at work! There will also be a chef's performance: each dish is its own story, and the author will take the stage to personally present it under the spotlight. As a souvenir, guests will receive chocolate medals, just like the ones we loved in childhood, and a portion of the proceeds from the dinner will go to the Ratatouille charity fund.

The Michelin-starred SAVVA restaurant is located in the historic Metropol Hotel and is named after the extravagant patron, collector, and philanthropist Savva Mamontov, which fittingly defines the project's creative character and passion for travel. The next adventure will take place on February 27. SAVVA's chef, Andrey Shmakov, has invited seven of his close friends—outstanding chefs from St. Petersburg—to join him in the kitchen. On tour, under the code name «VVV Leningrad,» will be Artyom and Alexey Grebenshchikov (Bourgeois Bohemians), Ivan Frolukhin (Frantsuza Bistrot, Harvest), Dmitry Bogachev (Mr. Bo), Anton Isakov (La biga pizza & pasta), Alexey Alekseev (Futurist, Inner), and Valeria Skuratova (EM). Each guest will prepare a special dish inspired by the retro aesthetics of St. Petersburg during the Soviet era and their fondest memories of childhood. Even the event poster will be styled like Soviet school photo albums—an adorable opportunity to admire the baby faces of now-famous adults. Andrey Shmakov will also prepare his own «story.» Each course will be accompanied by personal storytelling from the dish’s author. The chefs will come into the dining room to engage with the guests in an informal setting, sharing the conceptual idea behind their recipes and answering any questions with ease.

So, what does Leningrad food mean to each of these chefs?

Let’s start with the appetizers. Valeria Skuratova chose a dish that will evoke nostalgia for many—“Egg with Mayonnaise.” Except, there’s no mayonnaise! Instead, there will be a sprat cream with chili and pickled superfood okra. The egg itself will be quail, nestled in a “nest” of rye croutons. Alexey Alekseev opted for an authentic Petersburg product, one of the city's culinary symbols—smelt. The fish will not be fried to a golden crisp but presented as ceviche, with a bold herb and jalapeño sauce, green chili oil, and dried Uzbek tomatoes. A lightly salted pickle is also be a must.

For a heartier starter, Artyom Grebenshchikov will reimagine the «Leningrad Salad,» adding dried duck breast, porcini mushrooms, and vanilla to the recipe. Childhood memories of early morning mushroom foraging trips will come to life in Artyom’s creative version of this dish.

Two more appetizers continue the series of varied starters. Dmitry Bogachev will play with another hallmark of the city, introducing guests to Ivangorod lamprey, serving an elegant quiche with hollandaise and truffle. Lamprey, though not the most attractive fish in appearance, is incredibly delicious, coming from the waters of the Gulf of Finland. Anton Isakov will recall his beloved grandmother’s specialties, reinventing her signature kissel with «Morkis» ice cream. Instead of ice cream, there will be a goat cheese cream, with fresh berries and spices accompanying the kissel.

For the main course, Ivan Frolukhin will present grilled foie gras steak with glazed pumpkin and kale chips. What’s the connection to St. Petersburg? In the early weeks after winter, family supplies were often running low, leaving mostly root vegetables. Pumpkin, Ivan’s favorite, will be served with a French twist. Andrey Shmakov will prepare a traditional «Leningrad Rassolnik,» a dish he ate throughout his childhood and youth in communal apartments. His luxurious version includes beef confit, duck hearts, fried liver, and «Orzotto» with candied pickles on the side.

To end the dinner on a sweet note, Alexey Grebenshchikov will present the iconic «Leningrad Cake» (a cake his mother used to buy from the «Sever» confectionery, established in 1903), made with shortbread layers, chocolate cream, jam, and signature «chapters» in the form of truffle caramel with hazelnuts and pears.

A portion of the proceeds—1,000 rubles from each ticket sold—will be donated to the Ratatouille Fund, Russia's first charitable culinary project. Its mission is to teach cooking skills to orphans and children of parents with disabilities, helping them learn to cook for themselves and their loved ones, and possibly sparking a future career. The project organizes masterclasses led by professional chefs and educators in various cafes and venues, having already hosted over 600 events in cities like Chelyabinsk, Yekaterinburg, Perm, Voronezh, Irkutsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Tyumen.

When: February 27 , 7:00PM — guest arrival, 7:30 PM — first serving
Cost per person – 20 000 rubles

Terms: reservation is confirmed after 100% of payment is received.

SAVVA
2 Teatralniy proezd
+74951207730
Hours: 12:00-00:00
Seating capacity: 130
https://novikovgroup.ru/restaurants/savva/
https://www.savvarest.ru/ 
https://www.instagram.com/savva.restaurant/
https://instagram.com/andreishmakov/ 
https://www.facebook.com/SAVVArest 

Michelin-starred SAVVA’s chef, Andrey Shmakov, has prepared a special set menu for February 14th (10,000 rubles). For couples worldwide, Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion for a romantic date. It’s no coincidence that each dish in the set is made with ingredients known to awaken feelings: truffle, vanilla, seafood, and other well-known aphrodisiacs.

The «I Want You» menu features 7 dishes designed to excite the taste buds and emotions. An avocado tartlet with crispy potato and persimmon is served with a red shrimp. Simple perfection is captured in a donut with sour cream and sturgeon caviar. The taste of burrata with seared salmon is framed by asparagus velouté. Protein-rich seared scallops are paired with pumpkin, honey, and vanilla. A king crab claw is highlighted with cabbage and a piquant morel and truffle sauce. Duck and foie gras raviolo is served with a confit duck heart sauce. The set concludes with a Pornstar Martini dessert featuring champagne, passion fruit, white chocolate, meringue, and vanilla.

As an aperitif, guests will be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine — perfectly complemented by a set of 6 oysters with lemon, ponzu, and raspberry vinegar at a special price of 2,000 rubles. The digestif, Gastronom Espresso Martini, made with Gastronom No.9 dessert liqueur, vanilla syrup, espresso, Galliano liqueur, and grated parmesan, is a delightful finish.

The restaurant has prepared unique gifts that will pleasantly surprise couples who order the signature set. One of the prizes is a night at the legendary five-star Metropol Hotel, where you can touch history, indulge in aesthetic pleasure, and enjoy an unforgettable evening. Another desirable prize is tickets to the opera «The Tsar's Bride» from Savva's second partner, the nearby Bolshoi Theatre, offering a chance to see the famous historical hall and a performance by the country’s best artists. Fans of a more daring format will be thrilled with the prospect of attending a show at Crave, Russia’s only cabaret theater, where glamor, boldness, and a special sense of celebration meet on stage.

Tables will automatically be entered into the raffle (phone number used for the set menu reservation is required). Winners will be announced the next day, February 15, on the restaurant’s account via a randomizer.

Date: February 14 Set menu available from 4:00 PM
Price for one guest: 10,000 rubles
Price for a set of 6 oysters: 2,000 rubles
The offer is available by pre-booking with 100% prepayment (refund available up to 24 hours before the reservation).
View the set menu.

SAVVA
2 Teatralniy proezd
+74951207730
Hours: 12:00-00:00
Seating capacity: 130
https://novikovgroup.ru/restaurants/savva/
https://www.savvarest.ru/ 
https://www.instagram.com/savva.restaurant/
https://instagram.com/andreishmakov/ 
https://www.facebook.com/SAVVArest 

In the creative collaboration between Andrey Shmakov, brand chef of the Savva restaurant, and Yulia Trifonova (social media pseudonym Birdy.eats), one of Moscow’s most sought-after food photographers, a limited collection of long-sleeve shirts was born. These shirts promise to be the perfect New Year’s gift for yourself and loved ones. The inspiration behind the merchandise came from Andrey Shmakov’s winter set menu called «Time Machine,» featuring all the hit dishes from a bygone era. The design idea is to associate the long-sleeve with a tablecloth adorned with the finest plates from grandma’s cupboard and Crystal Goose salad bowls. The result is both touching and stylish. The long-sleeve, carefully packed in a gift box, is priced at 5,000 rubles. It can be purchased at the restaurant, as well as on Yulia’s social media (Birdy.eats) and SAVVA. The collection is limited. Detailed information can be found via the link.

In anticipation of the upcoming holidays, Savva restaurant has launched the winter set «Time Machine,» based on the childhood memories of brand chef Andrey Shmakov. It’s a whole performance that brings warmth and comfort to the heart.

When ordering the winter set, guests will be accompanied to their seats at table that’s set exactly like in childhood photos, where the whole family is smiling, and in the background, the TV is showing «The Irony of Fate» or the Kremlin clock.

The dinner menu includes a selection of cold and hot appetizers from childhood memories: sandwiches with Riga sprats, red caviar, aspic, Olivier salad, «Herring under a Fur Coat,» and another dozen delicacies like cervelat sausage, stuffed eggs with sprat, and pike-perch in aspic. The main course is French-style meat, and the dinner ends with 3 desserts: raviolo with pineapple and strawberry cream, ginger-lemon marmalade, and tangerine jelly with Chantilly cream.

Orders must be placed 24 hours before the planned visit.
Price per adult: 9,000 rubles per person.
Price for children aged 2 to 10: 4,500 rubles per person.
Children under 2 eat free.

According to the results of the annual independent restaurant award WHERE TO EAT, held on November 9, Savva restaurant took first place!

The Savva restaurant (1 Michelin star) was relaunched in October 2020. The project’s main visionaries are restaurateur Arkady Novikov and the restaurant’s chef, as well as the brand chef of the Metropol Hotel, Andrey Shmakov. The restaurant is named in honor of the famous philanthropist Savva Mamontov and is located in the Metropol Hotel opposite the Bolshoi Theatre.