The geographical location of modern Belarus was always a melting pot of different peoples and cultures. Belarusian, Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, Jewish, Lithuanian, Latvian and Tartar cuisines have boiled together and created a gastronomical mix that has become what Belarusian cuisine is now. Its distinguishing features are simplicity combined with high fat and caloricity. European, Caucasian, and Russian cuisine is widespread and popular.
        There is a great variety of places that can satisfy everyone from the discerning gourmet to poor student. During the last decade, catering industry was booming, so there is not a problem to find place you like. Our revue is on the way. Now we can recommend several links concerning the topic:
 

   Minsk restaurants and cafes section at "In your Pocket"  

   Eating out in Minsk. Virtual Tourist's tips

   Minsk restaurants and cafes at "Lonelyplanet"