Market Cleanup: 35 Samara Restaurants and Cafes Closed in a Year
Which establishment will you miss the most?
In 2025, 35 restaurants and cafes closed in Samara. We will tell you about each establishment our city has lost. And we ask an expert about the reasons for such a mass departure of restaurateurs from the market. We wipe away a sad (and hungry) tear and begin our gastro-journey into the recent past.
This is what the entrance looked like.
Restaurant W — cocktails&food
The interior used works by Renaissance-era artists.
Restaurant W — cocktails&food, located in the very center of Samara on Nekrasovskaya Street, concluded its work with a farewell dinner on April 12. The establishment had good reviews and a fairly high rating — 4.7/5 according to Yandex.
The interior featured trendy minimalism and a relaxed, calm atmosphere.
W specialized in Mediterranean and Pan-Asian cuisines and was distinguished from other establishments by its original bar menu with unusual cocktails.
It was a very photogenic place.
Sushi Bar Sushkin Sыn
The area in front of the building allowed for races like this.
Sushi Bar Sushkin Sыn closed quietly in the spring of 2025.
The entrance design is pleasing to the eye.
A serious scandal had already erupted around the establishment: on August 29, 2024, representatives of the initiative group «Russian Community» spotted in the sushi bar«s interior a direct insult to the feelings of believers. One of the restaurant»s walls was decorated with a fresco depicting the Mother of God. State Duma deputies Alexander Khinshtein and Mikhail Matveyev published angry statements regarding the juxtaposition of the image of the Virgin Mary and a phrase resembling «son of a bitch».
The bar was located at 81 Samarskaya Street.
On October 8, the restaurant began to be called simply SЫN — the word «sushkin» was removed from the name.
Inside were high bar tables and games for groups.
The establishment was also located in the city center: in a mansion on Kuibysheva Street.
This is how it looked inside.
The restaurant served Pan-Asian cuisine: rolls, seafood, mochi cakes. On May 6, the last post appeared on «Syn»s« VKontakte page: »We are hiring staff!«. Since then, nothing has been heard about the establishment. On Yandex.Maps, the restaurant had a rating of 4.3 stars based on 280 reviews.
The bar«s interior.
Restaurant Sushkin sЫn was part of the restaurant group Aram Group. Its founder is Aram Petrosyan. In the group on VKontakte, the album with the establishment«s interior has been deleted.
Another establishment with a minimalist interior and an abundance of greenery.
Restaurant «Magadan»
Musical evenings and creative workshops were also held here.
Restaurant «Magadan» was opened by the owners of «Maximilian» under a franchise from Pinsky and Novikov (Novikov Group) in November 2021. The establishment was located in the Monte Rosa business center on Moskovskoye Highway.
The restaurant did not close permanently; it underwent rebranding and welcomes guests again.
The culinary focus was on seafood: the menu offered dishes with shrimp, red fish, and mussels. Guests were also invited to try delicacies: oysters, sea urchins, crabs, and scallops. «Magadan» cooked a variety of items: rolls, pizza, pasta, risotto, meat, and poultry on the grill.
A historic mansion that stood abandoned for many years was restored.
The restaurant closed quietly and without a farewell dinner on April 17, 2025.
The 63.RU SMM editor was not very pleased with her visit to the restaurant.
On Yandex.Maps, «Magadan» had a rating of 4.7/5 based on 1880 votes from Samara residents.
Guests praised the local business lunches.
Restaurant Marani
There was also a summer terrace here.
In April of last year, the Georgian restaurant Marani ceased operations. The establishment was located in the Lotte Hotel.
The cafe had a cozy terrace.
The atmosphere of the land of the Kartvelians was not clearly felt in the interior: only images of beauties in national costumes reminded that the local chefs specialized in khachapuri, khinkali, and ojakhuri.
The pastries could also be ordered for events.
Guests also highly appreciated the establishment: the restaurant had a rating of 4.9/5 based on 1304 reviews.
In summer, the wine bar opened its terrace.
YAGA BAR
The unusual establishment was located at 70 Molodogvardeyskaya Street. Since April 2025, it has ceased to exist.
«Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient Russian tales and pagan magic! You will find original dishes inspired by ancient traditions and signature elixirs that will make you dance. Every Friday and Saturday we exorcise demons with good music and dance until dawn,» the bar«s owners said about it.
The menu included both simple and understandable salads, as well as stroganina, open-faced chebureki, sea urchin with white chocolate — a complete fusion. Getting into the bar on a Friday or Saturday evening required a deposit of 500 to 1000 rubles (about $6-$12 at current rates); a VIP room was also available for rent for 20,000–30,000 rubles (about $240-$360).
The bar«s rating, according to Yandex.Maps, was 4.1/5 based on 110 guest reviews.
Restaurant Edateca in «MegaCity»
On January 30, 2025, the third Edateca restaurant opened in the MegaCity shopping center. It did not even operate for a year. The project was worked on by restaurateurs Sergey Zhdanov (Global Kitchen) and Yevgeny Reimer (the Milimon Family restaurant association).
Edateca operated on a true cost system: the guest paid for an entry bracelet and received access to the menu at cost price.
«Edateca is a chain of world cuisine restaurants and a library of gastronomic classics,» the establishment«s owners described it.
Two more Edateca restaurants continue to operate: one on Lenina Avenue, 14, the second on Molodogvardeyskaya, 204.
Here you could try sushi, pizza, pasta, seafood delicacies, and grilled dishes. Guests praised the restaurant: on Yandex.Maps it has a rating of 5/5 with 344 reviews.
Bakery «To Samoe Testo» on Frunze
On September 14, the artisanal bakery «To Samoe Testo» on Frunze Street served guests for the last time. Four other branches (on Lesnaya, 33, in the «Potok» and «Aisberg» shopping centers, and at the Gubernsky Market) continue to operate.
The establishment was famous for its high-quality baked goods and semi-finished products (for example, bases for Roman pizza), which were purchased by restaurants.
«Our signature bread did not immediately become the standard of quality and taste that it is now; we worked long and hard on it, taking a long journey to perfection. Behind us is a path of trials and errors, ups and downs, and ahead is the opening of new outlets and expansion of production,» the owners of the artisanal bakeries described their brainchild.
Guests loved the bakery on Frunze: the establishment has a rating of 4.8/5 on Yandex.Maps based on 1519 reviews from city residents.
Restaurant Don Tibone
On November 23 of last year, the meat restaurant Don Tibone closed. It was also located in the city center — on Kuibysheva Street.
«This establishment, styled after gangster Sicily of the last century, with a carefully thought-out interior and pleasant small details that create a special family atmosphere of Cosa Nostra,» the restaurant owners invited guests.
The menu, as you might guess, included Italian dishes, but the emphasis was on steaks. The establishment had an excellent rating: 5/5 on Yandex.Maps based on 207 ratings.
Route Bar
On September 18, Route Bar announced its closure. The establishment at 154 Avrora Street existed for seven years. The biker/road theme («route» indeed) attracted city residents: in reviews of the establishment, you can find many enthusiastic words about the burgers and the selection of draft beer.
Concerts, motorcycle rides, stand-up shows, and many other events were held here.
The restaurant offered visitors meat in various forms and beer snacks. The establishment«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 4.7/5 based on 1072 reviews.
Karaoke Restaurant Voice Collection
The karaoke restaurant at Dachnaya, 2 has not been operating since June 1, 2025. Final parties at the establishment were held on May 30 and 31.
Guests noted that Voice Collection offered breakfasts, business lunches, and intimate dinners. The food was prepared with a wow presentation, and bartenders surprised with original cocktails.
The restaurant«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 4.7/5 based on 419 reviews.
Cafe BIBI
Cafe BIBI on Sadovaya Street was opened by Samara restaurateur Denis Malikov. Previously, the building housed the restaurant Mrs. Hudson.
The establishment specialized in comfort casual food: breakfasts served all day, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. A line of coffee drinks and a pastry display were also offered.
There was also a small children«s corner.
The interior here is minimalist and light: panoramic windows, beige walls, accent furniture, lots of greenery, and there is a small children«s corner.
The establishment«s rating on Yandex.Maps based on 181 user ratings is 4.7/5.
Best Friends Bar
Another bar in the city center (on Samarskaya Street) that has shown no signs of life on its social networks since June 2025.
«A unique bar with a cozy and kind atmosphere that allows you to relax and escape from the routine of existence. The extensive bar menu features a variety of cocktails, many interesting options for strong alcohol and infusions. There is also a kitchen: we prepare snacks, hot dogs, and signature crispy sandwiches,» the establishment«s owners said about it.
281 people rated the bar on Yandex.Maps. The establishment«s rating is 4.9/5.
Bar «Don Julio»
Bar «Don Julio» was located in the «Okhotny Ryad» shopping center on Moskovskoye Highway. It opened at the end of November 2022. Now even the establishment«s VKontakte page has disappeared.
The bar specialized in Latin American drinks and cuisine.
807 people left reviews for the bar, which allowed the establishment to receive a rating of 4.9 on Yandex.Maps.
Bar Giraffe
The establishment was located on Leningradskaya Street. It is known that young artists held exhibitions here, and guests were promised «exquisite cocktails and healthy gastronomy».
The bar«s rating is 4.7/5. Only 27 people left reviews for it.
Bar «Tati Nomi»
The establishment was located in a creative cluster on Leningradka. On October 18, representatives of «Tati Nomi» announced: «The bar is closed indefinitely.»
The establishment specialized in authentic Japanese drinks and delicacies. The bar«s interior transported guests to noisy Tokyo with its lights, textured roofs, and flowering trees.
1031 guests left a review for «Tati Nomi». The establishment«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 4.9/5.
Cafe ELSE coffee&brut
Cafe ELSE coffee&brut was located at the corner of Sadovaya and Vilonovskaya. The establishment«s concept was: »Coffee in the morning, wine in the evening.«
The establishment opened on March 31, 2024 and quietly ended operations at the very beginning of 2025. It served photogenic breakfasts, European cuisine, and, of course, coffee and wine.
Based on just eight reviews, the cafe«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 5/5.
Restaurant Seven
The establishment positioned itself as a family restaurant serving guests European and Asian cuisine. The menu was created by Moscow chef Dmitry Shurshakov.
The restaurant had been operating since 2018.
Seven was located on Ulyanovskaya Street. Based on 577 ratings, the restaurant«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 4.4/5.
Bar «Sezonka»
The intimate bar was located on Samarskaya Street — in the basement of the Larins« apartment house. The establishment opened in September 2023 and ceased operating in May 2025. The bar»s creators said it got its name due to the seasonality of the menu. It served street food at low prices and a variety of cocktails. Concerts and lectures were also held in the bar.
The rating of «Sezonka» on Yandex.Maps is 4.7/5 based on 138 reviews.
Specialty Drinks Bar «WEINTHE CENTER»
The establishment opened on February 22, 2025 and since June 8 has stopped announcing itself on social networks. The bar was located near the Alabinskaya metro station.
«Here awaits you not just a unique experience, but a real festival of tastes and emotions, where each craft drink is created with love and attention to detail. You will be able to discover diverse flavor combinations and exotic aromas, and interesting menu items will perfectly complement each drink, immersing you in a world of gastronomic pleasures,» the establishment«s owners described it.
The bar held DJ parties and broadcast sporting events.
On Yandex.Maps, the bar received only 36 ratings. The establishment«s rating is 4.9/5.
Italian Bistro «Mama Bella»
The Italian bistro «Mama Bella» opened on Volzhsky Prospekt on November 7, 2024 and ceased operations at the end of April 2025. Guests at the restaurant were fed handmade pasta, Neapolitan pizza, and ravioli.
232 guests left reviews for the establishment, and the bistro«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 4.7/5.
Cafe Du Pain
The establishment began operating on May 22, 2017 and closed without explanation on April 30, 2025. The cafe belonged to the restaurant company «Polyana».
Guests here were fed world culinary hits and original desserts. The focus was on Italian cuisine.
In less than eight years, 2047 people left reviews for the cafe. Du Pain«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 4.7/5.
Restaurant ALFRED
The establishment was inspired by Alfred von Vakano. The restaurant opened on December 14, 2020 in a historical kitchen-master«s house (Krasnoarmeyskaya, 4). Alfred closed on March 30, 2025 for reconstruction. Now a renewed version of the establishment operates there — »Kitchen-master«s House of von Vakano».
508 guests rated the restaurant. The establishment«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 4.9/5.
Restaurant MeatFix on Moskovskoye Highway
The establishment positioned itself as a «people»s meat restaurant«. It opened at the end of May 2024 and quietly finished work, announcing nothing on social networks.
A local feature was dishes at a fixed price. We wrote a large review of the establishment.
A similar restaurant on Volzhskoye Highway continues to operate.
1055 guests left reviews for the establishment, whose rating on Yandex.Maps is 5/5.
Restaurant New Garden
The establishment on Novosadovaya Street existed for over 14 years. The restaurant specialized in modern European cuisine.
«New Garden got its name from the street it is located on. We cook »comfort food« — traditional dishes of national cuisine, which, in addition to their rich taste, carry a nostalgic note and give a sentimental mood. The New Garden menu is created from a mix of European and Mediterranean cuisines with a Pan-Asian touch,» the restaurant«s owners described it.
The restaurant«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 4.6/5. Guests gave the establishment 413 ratings.
Cafe «Cat»s Hoof«
The establishment opened on Polevaya in September 2024 and stopped showing signs of life on social networks in early 2025.
«The philosophy of the »Cat«s Hoof» space is the Gothic East, inspired by the books of Max Fry. At the intersection of the fantastic and the real: a unique interior with elements of mysticism and dishes prepared with care for each guest,« the establishment»s director Elena Tyurina described it.
44 guests left a review for the cafe. The establishment«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 4.6/5.
Bar «Wild Goat»
The establishment opened on July 15, 2022 on Polevaya. The bar finished work on October 11, 2025.
Here, guests were poured 18 varieties of craft beer and treated to both beer snacks and full meals: grilled ribs, burgers, and salads. The menu even included desserts.
The bar hosted games of Mafia, guest shifts, and music concerts.
«Wild Goat» received 587 ratings. The bar«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 4.9/5.
Trattoria Buon Cibo
The restaurant, located on Sovetskoy Armii Street, opened on April 27, 2024. The exact closing date is impossible to determine: the establishment«s VKontakte community has been deleted.
The Samara online publication EDAGDA reported that the trattoria had two halls: a semicircular one with panoramic windows and an intimate one for closed events and banquets. Guests were offered pizza prepared using classical technology on dough fermented for three days, pasta, steaks, and osso buco. Seafood could also be found on the menu.
601 guests rated the restaurant. The trattoria«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 5/5.
Cafe Shu Authentic Coffee
The establishment on Leningradskaya opened in April 2024 and disappeared from the radar in May 2025.
«Shu Authentic Coffee is a secluded spot in the very heart of the city, drowning in flowers and greenery. A place where you can hide from the business bustle over a cup of freshly brewed Turkish coffee and enjoy the moment, diving into the taste of childhood, indulging in homemade honey cake, »milk girl« cake, and cream-filled eclairs,» the online magazine «Kak est» described the cafe.
203 Samara residents rated Shu Authentic Coffee. The establishment«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 5/5.
Cafe NutLove
The unusual establishment opened on Kuibysheva Street in February 2025. Since August 29, posts in the cafe«s VKontakte group have ceased to be published.
«NutLove is a corner of sweet happiness in the heart of Samara! This is a place for those who adore waffles, pancakes, crepes, croissants, and desserts soaked in the taste of the famous chocolate-nut cream,» the establishment«s owners said about it.
44 people left reviews for the cafe. NutLove«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 4.4/5.
Cafe-confectionery «Pantoofel»
The unusual establishment was opened by Galina Gorevaya. It served trendy desserts and unusual drinks. The menu also included hearty dishes.
«Original custom desserts in Samara! I know how to surprise you,» the cafe«s owner wrote on the establishment»s VKontakte page.
The cafe opened on October 3, 2023, and the last post in the social media community was published on June 3, 2025.
189 people rated the cafe on Galaktionovskaya, its rating on Yandex.Maps is 5/5.
«Soyka Coffee»
The establishment operated in Samara on Molodogvardeyskaya since 2019.
«We bake desserts, prepare breakfasts and lunches,» the cafe«s owners said.
A particular pride of «Soyka» were French canelé pastries. They were baked here almost on an industrial scale.
246 Samara residents rated the cafe, the rating of «Soyka» on Yandex.Maps is 4.5/5.
Bistro «Around the Sea»
The restaurant on Michurina opened in December 2023 and announced the cessation of work on January 4, 2026.
«This is the first democratic bistro with a fixed price for all dishes, suitable for those who value fresh and tasty seafood but don»t want to overpay. We offer a varied menu with over 80 items. Each dish costs from 350 rubles (about $4),« the owners characterized their brainchild.
1544 guests rated the bistro, the rating of «Around the Sea» on Yandex.Maps is 4.9/5.
Vinoteca Friendly Wines on Molodogvardeyskaya
The establishment opened on May 4, 2023 and finished work on January 12, 2025.
The project was part of the Vinoteca Friendly Wine store network: these are not just retail outlets, but wine bars with food and drinks.
The closed wine kitchen on Molodogvardeyskaya has 136 reviews and a rating of 4.7/5 on Yandex.Maps.
Prosecco9
The wine restaurant opened on 9th Proseka on June 6, 2021, and finished work on February 3, 2025.
«A new original restaurant venue from Stanislav Gorchakov on Proseka — in one of Samara residents» favorite places to relax. The menu is based on European cuisine dishes with a local accent, as well as a very extensive wine list,« the owners said about the restaurant.
The restaurant«s rating on Yandex.Maps is 5/5. 1740 guests left reviews and ratings for Prosecco9.
Restaurant «V Teme»
The establishment belonged to the hotel of the same name on Rabochaya Street. The restaurant, which was previously just a terrace, opened on November 21, 2023. The exact closing date of «V Teme» is unknown.
The loft-style establishment offered guests an extensive menu featuring European, Pan-Asian, and Russian cuisine dishes.
32 guests rated the restaurant. The rating of «V Teme» on Yandex.Maps is 4.6/5.
«Patari» in «Apelsin»
The bistro in the «Apelsin» shopping center on Novosadovaya opened on November 25, 2023. The exact date of cessation of work is unknown.
The establishment operated on a fast-casual system: orders were placed at the counter and brought to the table when ready. Guests loved «Patari» for its hearty business lunches.
Similar restaurants in the «Rus na Volge» and Letout Mall shopping centers operate as usual.
«In the little restaurant »Patari«, the intoxicating aromas of pungent herbs, freshly baked dough, juicy meat, the most tender cheese, and homemade wine reign,» the owners characterized the establishment.
«Patari» in «Apelsin» has 935 reviews and a rating of 4.9/5 on Yandex.Maps.
Pan-Asian Restaurant «Johnny Wu»
The establishment on Krasnoarmeyskaya opened on March 16, 2020 and announced the cessation of work on January 12, 2025.
«The philosophy of »Johnny Wu« is the harmony of opposites. The main idea of the project — the fusion of East and West — is reflected in the very name. Wu embodies centuries-old traditions, Johnny — an innovative approach to familiar flavors. The restaurant»s cuisine is a synthesis of the culinary traditions of China, India, Japan, and Thailand with Western interpretations of legendary Asian dishes,« the establishment»s owners said about it.
The establishment has 4806 ratings on Yandex.Maps and a rating of 5/5.
To understand why so many restaurants have closed in Samara, the editorial staff of 63.RU turned for comments to the editor of the Telegram channel «Makaronypo-flotski» Andrey Sukhov. He regularly reviews establishments in the city and writes interesting reviews.
«Changes in tax legislation have affected small and medium-sized businesses. Restaurants and cafes are no exception. The market is being cleaned up, weak players are leaving under the pressure of the financial burden. The strongest remain. These are the current realities of the restaurant business in Russia. On the other hand, the niche is becoming freer. I assume that in the near future a new »backbone« of Samara establishments with more carefully thought-out formats and concepts will be formed. This has always been and will always be: any end is always the beginning of something new,» the interlocutor of 63.RU believes.
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