The lamb ribs were really good&mdash;smoky, tender, fell off the bone. Shashlik was solid too, probably the best thing we ordered. Sat outside, which was nice. Service was fine, no complaints. It&rsquo;s a bit pricey for what it is, but the setting kind of makes up for it. I&rsquo;d come back if I&rsquo;m craving grilled meat again.

The butter chicken was proper, creamy and rich the way it should be. Cheese naan came out hot and fresh. Price felt fair for what you get. Place was busy but not chaotic. Only thing that bugged me was the staff checking their phones a bit too much. Still, food did the talking. I&#39;d go back for that butter chicken alone.

The interior is cozy enough, and the beer selection is solid. Got a bit loud later in the evening, but that&rsquo;s kind of expected. Food was decent, though the service felt a little uneven &mdash; one person was nice, another seemed annoyed when we asked for the bill. Parking nearby was a hassle, so plan a bit of extra time.

We stopped by for a late lunch and grabbed a table by the window. The seats were comfortable enough that we didn&#39;t feel rushed at all. I had the pasta and it was solid, nothing fancy but well made. Service was friendly without hovering. Only thing is it got a bit noisy as it filled up. Still, a nice spot if you want a relaxed meal.

Loved the vintage French ads on the walls. Salmon breakfast plate was tasty, matcha latte with coconut milk hit the spot.

Good beer selection and the horse steak is worth it. Local specialty, cooked right. Quick service too, got my food fast. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area.

Stopped by for a beer and ended up staying longer than planned. Live music was decent, not too loud. Screens were showing some match, good vibe overall. Had a shisha too, nothing fancy but did the job. Prices are fair for what it is. Place gets busy later in the evening, but that&#39;s part of the charm I guess.

The turkey shakshuka had just the right kick, and that irimshik dessert with kurt was a nice surprise. A glass of dry white cut through the richness well. Service kept things easy.

Been coming here for a while now. Still like that they keep the outdoor seating open even in winter&mdash;nice to grab a bit of sun when it&#39;s not too cold. Place stays cozy, nothing fancy, but it works for a slow brunch. Consistency is probably why I keep going back.

Stopped by for a quick dinner. Service was polite and fast, food came out well-prepared. Decent spot if you&#39;re in the old town and want something easy.

The beef salad and duck were solid, and the view really is something. Cheesecake came out burnt though, and nobody even checked on us about it. For what we paid, I expected a bit more care with the dessert.

Stopped by for a drink&mdash;felt more like an American diner than an Irish pub. Prices steeper than the other bars around, but the cocktail list had a few interesting picks.

Came for the vibe, ended up watching the dancers the whole time. Place looks really nice inside, lots of traditional touches. Food was decent &mdash; horse meat was the standout, salads were fresh too. Service was a bit slow but I didn&#39;t mind much. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The grilled salmon salad was the only thing I really paid attention to. Fish was cooked right, flaky, still moist. Greens actually crisp, not that wilted stuff you get everywhere. Dressing on the side, which I appreciate. Portion decent for the price. Ate it, paid, left. That&#39;s about it.

Decent spot for Italian in Astana. Menu&#39;s pretty big and prices felt fair for what you get. Had the hot chocolate &mdash; that was the highlight, honestly. Place was a bit quiet when I went, but service was fine. Wouldn&#39;t say it&#39;s the best in town, but it&#39;s a solid option if you&#39;re in the area.

The lighting here is warm without being dim, and the music stays low enough that I can actually think. Plenty of outlets too, which saved me when my laptop was dying. I came for a coffee and ended up staying three hours. The cappuccino was solid, nothing fancy, but the vibe made it worth it. Maybe a bit pricey for what it is, but I&rsquo;ll be back.

The food here is proper Indian and Pakistani, way better than what you usually get at a pub. Portions are big, and the flavors are right on point, especially if you want something spicy. I liked that the seating was comfortable too, made it easy to just relax and enjoy the meal. Service was fine, nothing to complain about.

The riverside view of the bridge at sunset really made it. Cozy vibe, service was on point. Local dishes were tasty, though the menu felt a bit overwhelming. 🌆

The rooftop view alone is worth coming here for. Their own beer is fresh, and the lamb skewers were pretty tasty. Just wish the service was a bit faster.

The smell of their fresh-baked bread hits you right when you walk in. Had the avocado toast with cheese &mdash; solid choice. Matcha latte was decent too.

The Eggs Benedict was solid &mdash; hollandaise actually had some tang to it, which I appreciated. Coffee&rsquo;s decent too. They serve breakfast all day, which honestly is the main reason I&rsquo;d come back. Prices felt fair for the portion. Place was a bit noisy by the window, but nothing unbearable.

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