Temple & church · Samarkand
St Alexius Cathedral
Samarkand's principal Orthodox church
Restaurant · Samarkand
A family restaurant on Abdurakhmon Jomiy Street with European and Uzbek dishes, steaks and fish, desserts and outdoor seating, popular for family celebrations.
Oasis Garden is a family restaurant on Abdurakhmon Jomiy Street in central Samarkand, about 800 m from the Gur-e-Amir and Rukhobod mausoleums. Besides the indoor dining room, there is outdoor seating in the warmer months, and locals often book it for birthdays and family get-togethers.
The menu mixes European and Uzbek dishes: ribeye steak, salmon, chicken curry, lamb shashlik, Caesar and tomato salads. Cheesecake, parfait and strudel are the desserts people mention most, and there are vegetarian dishes. Reviews generally rate the food and setting well, though opinions on service vary.
Information checked: October 2026. Prices and hours can change — call ahead before you go. We do not take bookings: contact the venue directly.
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