Restaurant "Granat"
Granat is a restaurant with a sophisticated Sochi seaside vibe, where southern lightness meets the aesthetics of taste and refined leisure. The space, filled with air, light, and a coastal atmosphere, is designed for those who value not just the cuisine, but the very feeling of the moment — calm, warm, and truly vibrant.
A special place in the restaurant's concept is held by European signature cuisine — elegant, modern, and meticulously crafted. Every dish combines recognizable European accents, fresh local products, aesthetic presentation, and the Chef's unique vision, which transforms familiar flavors into vivid gastronomic experiences. This is a cuisine of balance: between lightness and richness, classics and new combinations, comfort and sophistication.
The special Georgian menu deserves particular mention — generous, aromatic, and full of character. It brings together the beloved flavors of Georgian cuisine: soulful, rich, and spiced, created for warm gatherings, long dinners, and true pleasure at the table. This combination of European signature gastronomy and expressive Georgian dishes makes Granat a place you want to return to — for the atmosphere, the taste, and that special Sochi mood.
The Restaurant's Brand Chef
Brand Chef Alexey Lebedev is an acclaimed professional with impressive experience, notable victories, and international authority in the gastronomic world. A winner of numerous culinary festivals, competitions, and championships, he is among the chefs shaping modern haute cuisine culture. Alexey is a member of the National Guild of Chefs, the Siberian Guild of Chefs, the Guild of Chefs of Tatarstan, the National Association of Culinarists of Russia, as well as international professional communities such as WAMS Master Chef, UNCA, and Taspakon (Turkey). He is a certified judge for international culinary championships under UNCA qualification and represents the country as part of the Chefs Team Russia.
His achievements include being a gold medalist at the 2024 International Culinary Tournament and winning the "Cuisine Without Borders" festival in the category of "Best Brand Chef of Sochi 2025." Behind these accolades lies the most important thing — a delicate sense of taste, a strong professional foundation, and the ability to turn every dish into a gastronomic experience.