For Important Negotiations: 5 Restaurants for Business Meetings

When you need more than just a meeting — and want to impress your business partner, we recommend Mona. The centerpiece of the dining room is the cosmic floating Galam chandelier by Anuar Shaimergenov, known for his destinctive kinetic installations (his blooming bud chandeliers can be seen at Pecanta café). This striking element is softened by the interior’s neutral wall tones and furnishings that combine wood, stone, and glass — perfect decor for business meetings where you want to maintain professionalism while keeping things comfortable. The second floor offers a private space for undisturbed discussions.

Mona’s menu will please both traditionalists and adventurers: from Russian dressed herring and lagman to shrimp salad with mango-truffle sauce, and beef dim sum with ponzu. The bar selection is equally varied. Beyond classics, we recommend their signature teas and cocktails with fresh fruit purees.

Located near embassies, the State Opera and Ballet Theater, and a premier business center, Roastbeef is located slightly off the beaten path, making it ideal for those who value tranquility. The restaurant specializes in Dry Aged beef, matured in controlled chambers where temperature and humidity enhance the steaks' flavor. These aging chambers, along with live oyster tanks, are proudly displayed as part of the dining room decor.

Spacious tables ensure comfort, while natural green hedges between dining areas add privacy. For those needing complete discretion, Roastbeef offers two VIP rooms, seating 8 and 10 guests, with private restrooms.

The restaurant suits any time of day: breakfast is served until noon, while lunch and dinner focus on meaty comfort food. Our favorites include roast beef with mushroom sauce, «yesterday’s» borscht, and of course, prime-grade steaks.

Situated in the heart of Astana’s government district near the Presidential Administration, Monte Bianco sits amidst the city’s highest concentration of white-collar professionals. While most nearby venues are large and noisy, this restaurant offers an intimate, quiet setting. The interior pays homage to Pablo Picasso — The Absinthe Drinker graces the menu cover while Les Demoiselles d’Avignon adorns the walls.

To celebrate successful deals, guests can choose from an impressive wine collection displayed on floor-to-ceiling shelves at the back of the dining room. To impress partners, we recommend the Parmigiano Reggiano pasta prepared inside a cheese wheel and the bresaola pizza, sliced tableside using a specialty slicer.

This Italian restaurant with ten years of history has two entrances: the main one on Sarayshyk Street and a more discreet rear entrance leading directly to the VIP rooms. The space transitions from bright areas suitable for business lunches to darker, more private zones perfect for extended negotiations; the space is divided by a wine cellar and oyster tanks.

The menu presents a complete palette of Italian cuisine, ranging from classic pasta and pizza to complex signature dishes. We recommend trying the oysters, mushroom risotto with truffle sauce, and warm olives with ricotta.

When hosting visiting partners, Qazaq Gourmet makes an excellent choice. The interior is rich with cultural references: dombras on the walls, traditional chests and cushions, and even a VIP room styled after a yurt’s dastarkhan that seats up to eight guests.

Brand chef Artem Kantsev’s menu takes diners on a journey through Kazakhstan’s culinary traditions. Alongside classics like lamb manti, you’ll find more extravagant options like purple manti stuffed with sturgeon and saffron, traditional Kazakh eti with horse meat, and a western-style beshbarmak with fish.

Qazaq Gourmet rightfully holds its place as one of the country’s finest Kazakh cuisine restaurants, having earned recognition from the national WhereToEat Kazakhstan Awards and a spot in the prestigious La Liste global rankings.