Jean-Jacques

Specialties

Jean-​Jacques is a Modern European Brasserie in the heart of Soho, named after the revered philosopher, writer and 18^th Century composer, Jean-​Jacques Rousseau.

Jean-​Jacques is renowned in both Moscow and St Petersburg for attracting the cultural elite, liberal minded and intelligencia of each city and beyond, hosting regular gatherings, events and talks from both the literary and arts community. An all day dining establishment which combines well executed food at a refreshingly accessible price point, the menu offers predominantly French cuisine with the occasional classic Russian dish, and a nod to Italy.

History

Established in 2015.

Jean-​Jacques has 12 branches in Moscow and St Petersburg, and was founded by the Table Talk Group (35 restaurants, cafes and pubs), a highly successful Russian hospitality company, which launched the first Jean-​Jacques site in Moscow in 2004. The group was founded by Igor Galkin, a prominent entrepreneur; Mitya Borisov, founder of popular bars, nightclubs and a renowned figure on the Moscow social scene and Dmitry Yampolskiy, a lawyer, entrepreneur and managing partner of Table Talk.

CEO Jean Jacques London Nick Borisov comments: «I’m thrilled to be in London and to open our first European project, especially in the legendary Soho area with its diverse cultural and social scene.»

Meet the Business Owner

Dmitry Y.

Business Owner

Mr Yampolskiy is a lawyer by train–

ing and a founding partner of the established Moscow based law firm of Sedov & Yampolskiy LLP. Mr Yampolskiy brings his international legal expertise to Table Talk.

Outside of his succeful law practice, Mr Yampolskiy acts as the chairman of the board of the charitable foundation Vera and co-​owns a photo gallery «Dust & Scratches».

Mr Yampolskiy is the mastermind behind the creation of the hugely successful Table Talk Group in Russia and is an indispensable part of its growth and development. He operates as Table Talk’s Chief Executive.