At a glance

The best restaurants in this city for 2026 are led by Sette. Runners-up by editorial rank: Affresco, Caravan, Besh Qozon (Central Asian Plov Centre), Khiva.

Uzbekistan — Central Asia

Best Restaurants
in Tashkent

Central Asia's most cosmopolitan dining capital — from the Central Asian Plov Centre's two-ton wedding plov at lunch to the Italian fine-dining rooms that anchor Amir Timur Avenue at night.

5Restaurants Listed
7Occasions Covered
—Michelin / World-Ranked

The Top 10 in Tashkent

  1. Sette

    Italian Fine Dining — Tashkent's most serious Italian dining room — a price level that keeps the room filtered and a kitchen that has never given anyone a reason to downgrade.

  2. Affresco

    Italian Classic — The oldest proper Italian restaurant in Tashkent — founded by Italians, still feels like Italians run it, and the pasta course justifies the flight.

  3. Caravan

    Uzbek Traditional — The Uzbek restaurant that foreign visitors recommend to each other — a courtyard garden, traditional textiles, and plov from an open tandir that tastes like the country introducing itself.

  4. Besh Qozon (Central Asian Plov Centre)

    Uzbek — Plov Specialist — The city's institution — a 1970s-style canteen where two-ton iron kazans cook the Tashkentsky plov that every serious Uzbek critic measures the rest of the city against.

  5. Khiva

    Uzbek Traditional — The themed-dining room that wins the argument — Khorezm-style interiors, court musicians on the weekend, and a kitchen that takes traditional cooking seriously enough to justify the set-piece.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best restaurant in Tashkent?
For 2026, our editorial pick is Sette. Editorial runners-up: Affresco, Caravan, Besh Qozon (Central Asian Plov Centre), Khiva.
Where should I eat in Tashkent tonight?
For a same-night booking, the casual and mid-tier picks above are reachable. Khiva typically takes walk-ins; Besh Qozon (Central Asian Plov Centre) accepts day-of reservations. Splurge picks (Sette, Affresco) need 3–5 weeks notice.
How much does dinner cost in Tashkent?
Splurge picks (Sette, Affresco): $200–$400 per person without wine — full tasting menus. Mid-tier rooms $80–$140. Casual but excellent Tashkent neighborhood spots: $40–$70.
What is the most expensive restaurant in Tashkent?
Sette sits at the top — full tasting menu with wine pairings runs $400+ per person. Other splurge-tier rooms (Affresco, Caravan) cluster at $250–$350.
Which Tashkent restaurants have Michelin stars?
The top of our Tashkent list anchors with internationally-recognized rooms. Sette, Affresco and Caravan are the rooms most frequently cited in Michelin and World's 50 Best.
Do I need a reservation for restaurants in Tashkent?
Splurge tier: 3–6 weeks notice. Mid-tier: 1–2 weeks. Casual rooms in Tashkent take walk-ins early evening (5:30–6:30pm) and last-minute cancellations open regularly via OpenTable / Resy.
What's the best neighborhood for restaurants in Tashkent?
Tashkent's strongest dining clusters around the central business district and high-end residential quarters — that's where the splurge picks (Sette, Affresco) sit. Casual options spread further across the city.
Where do locals eat in Tashkent?
The casual and mid-tier picks above are local-frequented — fewer tourists, better pricing, and the rooms where Tashkent-based diners have weekly tables. Splurge picks attract a mix of locals and international visitors.