Restaurant “Ikra” in Plyos

Gastro-theater with Author's Cuisine

The Ikra restaurant is a unique gastronomic project in the chef's table format from the renowned White Rabbit Family team. This intimate gastro-theater restaurant embodies the idea of popularizing Russian cuisine through modern culinary interpretations while preserving cultural heritage and traditions.

The restaurant is located in an old wooden house, just a few steps from the Volga embankment. The authentic setting and cozy atmosphere create a feeling of immersion in the past. The house features a veranda where guests can enjoy tea parties in the Russian style, admiring views of the Volga. The main hall accommodates 20 people, allowing for an intimate and cozy atmosphere where every guest feels special.

Set "Burlaks"

This dining set is inspired by the image of burlaks and their daily diet — it tells the story of the Volga, the river that provided strength, and the people who lived by its rhythm. The menu features dishes made from river fish, dried meats, vegetables, and berries: simple and hearty, reinterpreted in a modern way. The set carefully revives past recipes, turning them into a dialogue with the past that resonates in the present. It conveys the harshness and depth of the burlaks' lives, allowing you to taste the essence of the Russian hinterland through a new gastronomic interpretation.

Set "At the Dacha"

This set transports you to the atmosphere of pre-revolutionary dacha estates and refers to the end of the 19th century when artists and writers went to Plyos to live simply and spend the summer in nature. The menu includes hay puree soup, a stuffed pike head, boiled eggs with black caviar, sturgeon ham, berry jelly, and porridge with black currants — eight servings of seasonal products reflecting simple and generous cuisine.

The dishes are prepared in front of the guests, in the spirit of old dacha traditions, and the set explores the cultural connections between France and Russia, highlighting the influence of French gastronomy. This is not just dinner, but a gastronomic journey to a peaceful life where simplicity, taste, and the atmosphere of the dacha are valued.