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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.

By the Restaurants for Kings Editorial Team · Reviewed by Fredrik Filipsson, Editor-in-Chief · Updated · How we rank · Corrections

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 to 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 to 6 weeks notice. Mid-tier: 1 to 2 weeks. Casual rooms in Tashkent take walk-ins early evening (5:30 to 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.

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