Chekhov

In an era of bombastic interiors and overpriced sushi, locals are grateful for this hidden spot, which faithfully re-creates a 19th-century Russian estate. While Chopin is played on a white piano, waitresses in period dresses deliver exquisite dacha (country house) dishes. Try the home-pickled porcinis, veal ribs with boiled potatoes, or any of the house-infused vodkas in flavors like pin nut or horseradish.