Where to take Mom

If you’re choosing a spot just by its name, Teplo (which means «warmth») is already a top contender. This new café, from the creators of the international Skandalist project, won over guests from day one. The secret is their all-day breakfasts (available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM), trendy urban atmosphere, and cozy interior that’s perfect for those who find modern minimalism too cold and adore the charming, detail-filled ambiance of classic French cafés. For the perfect start to any day, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then sample their signature desserts, which include homemade condensed milk-filled walnut cookies, honey cake, or an Esterházy torte that tastes like childhood.

At Cottage, it’s easy to feel like you’ve stepped out of central Tashkent and into a cabin somewhere in Norway. If you can, grab a table by the fireplace for an even cozier dining experience. For breakfast, we recommend the «rustic» shakshuka or fluffy syrniki with sour cream. At lunchtime, try the roasted bell pepper with suzma pesto or the Tom Yum-style chicken. And when it’s time for dessert, the Austrian soufflé and San Sebastián cheesecake with salted caramel and crispy rice should be at the top of your list.

If you’re planning to relax and take your time, Cottage’s tea collection is the best companion for long, heartfelt conversations, offering bold Moroccan tea, spicy masala, or a blend of mountain herbs that’s perfect for early spring.

Parents are sure to love this nostalgic, family-style restaurant. At Zinaida, the interior feels like a trip to grandma’s house and the menu is all about home-cooked comfort. While tradition reigns here, there are some meals with a modern twist. Alongside childhood favorites like herring under a fur coat, stuffed peppers, and homemade cutlets, you’ll also find trendier dishes, including grilled broccoli with unagi sauce, cabbage with truffle sauce and caviar, and a Five Cheese pizza. If you’re bringing the whole family, Zinaida even has a supervised playroom to keep the little ones entertained.

Chalet was made for cozy family dinners. With its massive wooden tables, warm lighting, natural décor, and crackling fireplace, you’ll feel like you’ve escaped for a weekend getaway in a mountain lodge. The restaurant offers a signature menu with a focus on Russian-French cuisine, featuring unique and delicious options like an eel rillette éclair, olivier with brisket and tomato powder, confit chicken, and veal pie. For a perfect finishing touch, we recommend the Forest Bounty set with pine cone jam, chestnut honey, cornelian cherry preserves, and an assortment of nuts—perfect for an intimate tea time with Mom.

For those who miss Italy or dream of visiting, you’re in luck: Sorrento will take you on an Italian gastronomic journey without ever leaving Tashkent. The restaurant serves delicious pasta made from traditional recipes and crispy pizza baked in a wood-fired oven, all in a setting that transports you straight to a sunlit trattoria along the Neapolitan coast. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed and joyful gathering with loved ones. For a truly indulgent dinner with Mom, go for the tagliolini with saffron and truffle, served inside a wheel of cheese.

This sophisticated Spanish restaurant is the perfect place for heartfelt conversations. Its beige and terracotta interior with mosaic details, dried flowers, and natural textures creates a warm and tranquil atmosphere, reminiscent of Andalusia. Here, time seems to slow down. The menu reimagines Spanish cuisine with a focus on local ingredients, offering classic dishes like paella, crudo-style appetizers, oven-baked flatbreads with various toppings, empanada-style pastries, and even lamb jamón. And for dessert, you can’t go wrong with a serving of churros. The wine list at Quadro is designed for easy pairing, with hints to guide you through light mineral wines, rich buttery ones, fruity jam-like options, and spiced selections.

If you want to treat Mom to a whole ocean of flavors, Kaspiyka is the place. Specializing in seafood, it offers over 50 types of fish and shellfish dishes. You can go for a classic vacation-style dinner with oysters, mussels, tartares, and pastas, or seek out oceanic treasures like their signature sturgeon samsa, crab dogs, and shrimp popcorn. The best part—there’s prosecco on tap. It’s a guaranteed way to add sparkle to the evening.

A bit of an unexpected choice, but if you really want to impress Mom, take her to Oko. This tropical escape in the middle of Tashkent offers an unforgettable experience. The interior feels like a beachfront restaurant in Bali, while the panoramic windows showcase the city’s familiar charm. The cuisine is high-end, but not in the stereotypical «something tiny on a giant plate» way. Here, it’s all about bold flavors and stunning presentation.

We recommend starting the night with a tuna salad or big green salad, moving on to the fresh spring rolls and souvlaki skewers, and finishing with shrimp orzo or grilled skirt steak with Romano. If you’re worried about the evening being too lively (they do host occasional DJ sets), come for breakfast instead. It’ll make for a truly special morning.