Gastro weekend in Russia: the perfect gastronomic stay at Accor hotels

Gastronomic hotels with author's cuisine

Restaurants in Accor hotels in Russia rely on the author's cuisine and work with local products. The cuisine in premium brands approaches the high standards of Michelin in terms of quality and serving.

A striking example is the Shagal restaurant in Mövenpick Moscow Taganskaya. Here, dishes are served as art objects: seasonal menus, original desserts and themed dinners — all from chef Yuri Bogomolov. The project was recognized as the "Best Dinner in the City" by the PR Insider Awards 2024.

There are two gastronomic spaces in Swissotel Krasnye Hills in Moscow. The panoramic City Space bar on the 34th floor is included in the international rankings of the best bars in the world and offers more than two hundred signature cocktails along with dishes of modern cuisine. Nearby is the Acapella restaurant, where the emphasis is on fresh produce and the author's interpretation of European traditions.

On the Black Sea coast, the Swissotel Resort Sochi Kamelia has a BAO restaurant, the only Ginza Project in Sochi. It is located on the top floor and offers pan-Asian cuisine with views of the sea and the park. The menu includes fresh seafood, Peking duck, sushi, rolls, osidsuzi and signature dishes from brand chef Oleg Shin.

Si.M Patio restaurant in Mercure Kaliningrad Centre serves Mediterranean, Italian and European cuisine with an emphasis on Baltic products and fish. This is a stylish place on the terrace with panoramic views of Lake Superior. Live music is played here on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Tasting menus and wine pairings

The format of the tasting menu came to gastronomy from haute cuisine. This is a set of several dishes that are served alternately in small portions. Each of them reveals a certain taste or idea of the chef. The set usually includes an appetizer, several hot items, and a dessert. This format allows you to try different combinations and see the restaurant holistically, as an author's project.

Wine accompaniment is often offered for tasting sets. The sommelier selects the drinks for each dish so that they enhance and complement the taste. Light white wines are served with fish, richer red wines with meat, sparkling or sweet desserts. This turns dinner into a gastronomic experience where the taste of food and wine are revealed together.

At the Shagal restaurant at Mövenpick Moscow Taganskaya, you can come for a signature dinner, which consists of four serves of Swiss dishes. It is convenient to order it in advance at the booking stage to add new impressions to the trip and make it especially memorable.

Master classes from chefs

Cooking classes are a format where guests try themselves as a chef. Under the guidance of a professional, they prepare meals, learn new techniques and learn the secrets of recipes. The atmosphere is always friendly: the chef helps everyone, explains the steps and shares his experience. In the end, everyone tastes the food together and exchanges their impressions.

For participants, this is an opportunity to gain new skills, communicate with a professional and take with them a recipe that is easy to repeat at home. Such an experience makes your vacation brighter and adds personal involvement in gastronomy.

On request, group cooking classes with chefs can be organized at some Accor hotels to have a fun and unusual birthday, corporate or business meeting.

Breakfast as the main meal

Scientists and nutritionists note that it is breakfast that helps maintain concentration, energy levels and a good mood. A full-fledged morning diet starts the metabolism and reduces the likelihood of overeating during the day. This is especially important for travelers: a hearty meal in the morning gives strength for walks, excursions, meetings and activities.

Accor Hotels offer a wide range of buffet-style meals with breakfast included. The menu includes vegetables, fruits, local delicacies, organic products and original dishes. Everyone can choose the food to suit their taste, and the quality and freshness of the products guarantee a great start to the day.

Food tour in the region — what is it

Gastromarts help you get to know a place through local products, dishes, and drinks. The programs may include wineries, farms, markets, or cheese farms. Guests taste the products where they are made, see the process with their own eyes and get a completely different impression of the region. This experience makes the journey vivid and memorable.

There are such routes in different parts of Russia, and each region reveals itself in its own way:

• Krasnodarskiy kray. Excursions to wineries are popular here, such as the famous village of Abrau Durso and small farms on the coast. Local wine and cheese tastings are also offered.
• Kaliningrad region. Here you can taste Baltic fish, craft cheeses, beer and traditional marzipan.
• Vladivostok and Primorye. The main gastronomic feature of the region is seafood. Here you can taste crab, scallop, mussels and fish in a variety of options, from fresh tastings to dishes in restaurants by the sea.
• Yekaterinburg and the Urals. The local cuisine is known for its hearty dumplings, game and venison dishes. An important place is occupied by mushrooms and wild berries, which are often used in traditional recipes.
• Siberia. The region is associated with dishes of fish and wild plants. Here you can taste Siberian sterlet and muksun, dumplings with meat and mushrooms, dishes made from pine nuts, honey and herbal infusions.

Accor hotels operate in each of these regions, whose staff will be happy to help with the selection and organization of gastronomic excursions.

Vegetarian menu and healthy food

Accor is developing a unified nutrition policy, where attention to wellness and ecology is combined with caring for guests. The chain aims to offer more plant-based dishes, use organic products, and work with local suppliers. Thanks to this, Accor hotels always have a selection of vegetarian dishes and healthy food options that are equally delicious and healthy.

Special rations at Accor hotels take into account the freshness of products, seasonality and balance. This approach allows guests to maintain their usual lifestyle during the trip and makes their stay truly comfortable.

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Gastropackages and special offers

For many guests, it is convenient when meals are immediately included in the price. The most common format is half board at the hotel. What does it mean? The fare usually includes breakfast and one meal, most often dinner. This option saves time, helps you plan your budget, and makes your trip more comfortable.

Accor offers different solutions for guests. In the country complex Arthurs SPA Hotel by Mercure offers half-board (breakfast and lunch) buffet rates. Rates with breakfast, half board and full board are available at Pullman Sochi Centre. On the Black Sea coast, the Mövenpick Resort & SPA Anapa Miracleon operates an Ultra All Inclusive system with a maximum range of services.

Discounts often apply to such tariffs. When booking, it is better to immediately clarify what exactly is included in the half-board at the hotel in order to choose the optimal format.

Seasonal Taste Festivals

Food festivals are events where cooking becomes the main reason to meet. Chefs, producers, and guests gather at such events to try new dishes, get to know local products, and discover unexpected flavor combinations.

Accor hotels participate in gastronomic festivals and become venues for such events themselves. For guests, this is an opportunity to get new experiences without leaving the hotel, and at the same time taste the cuisines of different regions.

One of the most striking examples is the "Festival of Two Seas: the Baltic and the Black Sea", which was held at the Pullman Sochi Centre. For two days, the hotel turned into a space for a gastronomic dialogue between the North and the South. The program included morning breakfasts with master classes by chefs, where dishes with Baltic sprat, Adler trout and a set with caviar were served. The end was a gala dinner by the pool with an author's menu, wine accompaniment and a show from the chefs. The atmosphere was complemented by music and a festive program.

Such festivals show how gastronomy unites regions and cultures, and for guests of Accor hotels they become a real decoration of the weekend.

Conclusion

Gastronomy unites people and opens up the culture of a place from a new perspective. Each region has its own stories waiting for guests: some are local wines and cheeses, others are fresh seafood or traditional dishes with game and wild berries.

Accor hotels are a reliable choice for such trips: you can always count on quality food, authentic cuisine and attention to detail. The staff does everything to make your stay comfortable and leave only warm memories. And wherever you stay, the taste is sure to become part of the trip experience.