The Golden Windmill

Address

El Molino Dorado, Quito 4100, C1212 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Place guide

The Golden Windmill is now listed as El Molino Dorado, an Almagro restaurant describing its food as homemade Soviet cuisine. Its public website features traditional Russian recipes and house-made potato vodka but does not provide a complete verifiable menu.

Food and drink

Confirmed dishes include Bullenina, Golubci, and Plov de Tartaria, along with other Russian and Soviet specialties.

• BulleninaRussian-style pork loin, steamed and baked, with mushroom sauce, buttered baby potatoes with dill, and natural sauerkraut.
• GolubciCabbage stuffed with meat and brown rice seasoned with Russian spices, steamed with tomato, cream, and herbs.
• Plov de TartariaThree kinds of rice with marinated pork shoulder, Caucasian spices, and redcurrants.
• Suprema a la KievBreaded, baked chicken breast stuffed with butter and dill; the site notes a cooking time of 30–40 minutes.
• Arenque a la shubaThe menu describes herring layered with five kinds of vegetables and a natural yogurt sauce.
• Vodka de DmitriThe site presents this vodka as the opening drink of the meal.

For a confirmed taste of Russian or post-Soviet food, start with Golubci, Arenque a la shuba, or Suprema a la Kiev.

Before you go

Book in advance: the official site says seating is limited and reservations are required. Suprema a la Kiev takes 30–40 minutes; confirm the menu, sitting time, and price by WhatsApp.