Wine bar, piano bar or a homing beacon for the city’s underground? Shelves stocked with books and the green and black interior create a comforting darkness. Not as lively as an artistic Parisian bar; here the main action comes from the piano player hitting the keys with gusto. Secluded enough to make it ideal for a few hours of relaxing wine-fuelled conversation, the food is a reliable mix of pastas, salads and French influenced meat dishes. Also have a nice courtyard location at ul. Malaya Yakimanka 24/8 and ul. Malaya Ordynka 24.