The judges of the All-Russian WHERETOEAT award are professionals from the restaurant, hotel and wine industry, as well as the most respected journalists from thematic media. The final list of the best restaurants is determined by secret ballot.
It is important to note that, in addition to the All-Russian rating, the experts of the award form ratings of the best restaurants in central Russia, Tatarstan, Siberia, Moscow, St. Petersburg, the Urals and the South of Russia. Since 2018, the gourmet restaurant Brunello has been annually included in the top list of the best restaurants in the southern cluster.
The brand chef of the Krasnaya Polyana gambling zone, Ilya Zakharov, encourages guests to discover the world of author's cuisine and haute gastronomy: “Brunello is a very special project. Our team has put a lot of work, energy and love into this restaurant. The result is a unique menu in which each dish evokes emotions and is remembered for a long time. We are not resting on our laurels and this season we are preparing a new gastronomic experience for our guests. I invite all guests of Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana to visit Brunello and taste the special author's cuisine of the South of Russia.”
The cuisine of the eminent brand chef Ilya Zakharov, Ilya Zakharov, skillfully combines subtle motifs of local dishes, Pan-Asian accents and European classics. The menu is based on innovative fish, seafood and meat dishes. Following the strict laws of high gastronomy, everything from meats and pastries to sauces and ice cream is prepared in the restaurant. When creating dishes, the brand chef uses local products, including mountain herbs. Live seafood delicacies are delivered to the restaurant aquarium from Japan and the Far East.
The special pride of the restaurant, which bears the name of one of the grape varieties, is a rich map with exclusive wines. The Brunello collection receives high awards and ratings from year to year: three stars from the Russian Wine Awards and the prestigious Award of Excellence from the Wine Spectator. The collection includes 644 positions, including exclusive wines, which are in Russia in single copies. The wine list is as balanced as possible and accessible to any guest in terms of both pricing policy and taste and organoleptic variety.