Café Margarita

Café Margarita Review

Set by picturesque Patriarch's Pond, this intimate café is marked by a colorful mural depicting a scene from Mikhail Bulgakov's classic novel The Master and Margarita, part of which takes place beside the pond. This has long been a favorite with tourists and locals, but not because of the basic, somewhat overpriced Russian food such as borscht and potato-and-mushroom dumplings. Instead, people come to hear the musicians—some students, some professionals—who play every night, creating a wonderful, sing-along atmosphere with a repertoire of classical music, Russian folk songs, and popular hits. A 100R charge is added to each bill for the music.