Open 9:00 to 23:00
After the opening in 1953, and until 1990 the famous GUM Gastronome was located at the first line. Its marble counters and shop windows overlooking Red Square, were the specimen of Soviet trade that demonstrated the grocery abundance of the Khrushchev era. The tradition to buy products for family celebrations in GUM Gastronome has appeared in Moscow then.
Gastronome №1, the successor of the famous store, has appeared in 2008 and became GUM guests’ favorite store instantly. The explanation is simple: the new grocery store was very much like the legendary Soviet one which is showed by the pictures on the walls. Even the names of departments came from the past.
Open 10:00 to 23:00
1st level | 3d line
Gastronome Location
After the opening in 1953, and until 1990 the famous GUM Gastronome was located at the first line. Its marble counters and shop windows overlooking Red Square, were the specimen of Soviet trade that demonstrated the grocery abundance of the Khrushchev era. The tradition to buy products for family celebrations in GUM Gastronome has appeared in Moscow then.
Gastronome №1, the successor of the famous store, has appeared in 2008 and became GUM guests’ favorite store instantly. The explanation is simple: the new grocery store was very much like the legendary Soviet one which is showed by the pictures on the walls. Even the names of departments came from the past.
Confectionery department
Freshly baked pastries are offered here. They joke that customers smell it out. The chocolate department offers a variety of candies from Switzerland, France, Belgium, Germany and other countries. There is also a special counter with the famous candies of the Soviet times. Great custom-made cake according to the traditional recipe like "Ptichye moloko", "Napoleon", "Leningradsky", "Kievsky", "Praga", "Polet" or "Skazka" can be baked for the family celebration. Our confectioner will help to draw a sketch of decorations for the wedding, birthday or other special cake.
Wine Collection
Wine Collection of the Gastronome No 1 is one of the best in Moscow. Professional sommeliers will help to make a choice. Wine producers from around the world come here often. They autograph new arrivals. Proper temperature to keep wines’ good taste is ensured in the wine room. The goods are sorted by country and region. A wide selection of Russian wines is in-store.
Wine Collection
Wine Collection of the Gastronome No 1 is one of the best in Moscow. Professional sommeliers will help to make a choice. Wine producers from around the world come here often. They autograph new arrivals. Proper temperature to keep wines’ good taste is ensured in the wine room. The goods are sorted by country and region. A wide selection of Russian wines is in-store.
Fish department
Live crabs from Kamchatka, chilled shrimps and fresh oysters are offered here. The quality is impeccable. Well-known in Soviet times canned fish like sprats, sardines & salmon are next to fresh fish & seafood. Here you can also buy a variety of sauces and everything needed for the oriental cuisine. Here is also caviar counter. You can taste the varieties of weighted out caviar before buying. Gift sets of red & black caviar and sturgeon can also be purchased here.
Сookery
Patties, 30 kinds of salads, grilled porkling, steamed cutlets and fresh pancakes with different toppings are on the counter. Nothing is hidden from the customers: all dishes are prepared in plain sight and given to the counter as soon as they are cooked.
Sausage department
Here you will find everything that was popular in the Soviet era: Tambov ham, Doctorskaya sausage, Molochnye & Doctorskye sausages, dripping with garlic. Everything can be sliced, packed or tasted.
Milk products
The selection is not very wide, but only the best products like natural farmer cheese, sour cream, marvelous suluguni, wonderful cheese braid are in-store. You can order any cheese & sausage platters for your celebration.
Fruit and vegetable department
Real ground tomatoes, Baku cucumbers & fresh herbs are in-store. All vegetables are fresh, as they are delivered two to three times a day. Here is a wide selection of apples from favorite Antonovka to well-loved Golden and Pink Lady. It also features a wide choice of juices from tomato & birch to all kinds of freshes. Ginger drink according to the special recipe cooked in Gastronome No 1 is the best remedy for colds and high spirits.
