Bashnya Café

This cosy panoramic café is in the heart of historic Staraya Russa, overlooking the central square and one of the city's landmarks, the Water Tower built in 1908–1909. The menu includes European and Japanese cuisine, Italian pizza, beer, alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, hot chocolate, tea, coffee and ice cream. Guests can choose hot and cold appetisers, soups, salads and main dishes from Russian and European traditions. The Japanese selection includes sushi and rolls — classic, baked, seared and spicy — as well as mussels, sushi pizza, soups and salads. Pizzas include Margherita, Florence, Meat Feast, Fiesta, seafood options such as Philadelphia, Queen of the Sea and Unagi Pizza, spicy pizzas and cheese varieties. Any pizza can be ordered on thin or fluffy yeast dough, and the chef can also prepare a pizza to the guest's recipe. Free Wi-Fi is available. Payment is accepted in cash or by bank card.