Last taste of summer: best watermelon dishes in Moscow restaurants

August is the last month of summer, but we always look forward to it. And all because in August our favorite fruits and berries finally ripen, especially watermelons! In the eternal debate “melon or watermelon?” We decided on the latter and definitely preferred it. After all, it is beautiful in itself. But when added to a salad or even the simplest appetizer, every dish tastes completely different.

We have collected the most unusual watermelon specialties of Moscow restaurants. Use this ingredient as a talisman against watermelons with seeds and cracks. And if you suddenly want to realize the “maximum” plan, but you do not understand anything about it, here we tell you how to choose the right tasty watermelon.

Watermelon boat, Megobari

Georgian cuisine restaurant Megobari decided to combine literally two of the best dishes in the world: Adjara boat and seasonal watermelon. So in khachapuri, along with suluguni, Imeretian cheese and Georgian stracciatella, this summer fruit also appeared. We admit that it sounds a little strange, but in fact, watermelon goes very well with all these cheeses. And, as it turned out, with warm bread too. By the way, you can try this boat only until the end of September, so hurry up and book a table.

How much does it cost: 670 rubles.

Addresses: Sretenka, 27 // Maroseyka, 15 // Andropov Boulevard, 1

Watermelon with white cheese and gooseberries, “Happiness”

In Moscow and St. Petersburg’s Schastie restaurants, they decided to combine watermelon with cheese, gooseberries and maple-lemon sauce. To achieve the brightest possible taste, it is pre-sealed in a vacuum – this way the fruit is soft and juicy. The taste of watermelon is balanced by a mixture of feta cheese and Sicilian olives and gooseberries, adding tartness. You can’t think of a more perfect combination for summer!

How much does it cost: 620 rubles.

Addresses: Moscow, Bolshoi Putinkovsky Street, 5

Watermelon, stracciatella and mint gazpacho, Layerz Cafe

Spanish cold gazpacho soup is traditionally made with pureed tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, but at Layerz Cafe restaurant, where Australian Tom Halpin is in charge of the kitchen, they came up with their own version. Here, the dish is added watermelon, stracciatella, mint and red onion. With such ingredients, an already light soup should be as fresh and summery as possible – try it!

How much does it cost: 550 rubles.

Address: Bolshoi Kislovsky Street, 6

Watermelon with blue cheese and tarragon, #SiberiaSiberia

Those who still can’t decide what they like more, sweet or salty, should go to the Siberian cuisine restaurant #SibirSibir. It is served with sweet diced watermelon, salty blue cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds and tarragon. By the way, it looks like an ideal summer snack and it is also Siberian style.

How much does it cost: 780 rubles.

Address: st. Smolenskaya, 8

Millefeuille tofu cheese and watermelon pickle, Black Thai

Generally speaking, mille-feuille is a French pudding dessert, but at Thai restaurant Black Thai, the same principle is used to prepare an appetizer of tofu cheese and pickled watermelon. The layers are made of cheese, the filling is made of fruit puree. Meanwhile, the watermelons themselves are marinated in a marinade of lemongrass, Thai sambal, coriander leaves and roasted peanuts. It sounds as Asian as can be.

How much does it cost: 810 rubles.

Address: Kutuzovsky pr-t, 2/1, building 1