Restaurants & Bars Catalog
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Demidov
European, Georgian, Russian
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Traditional Russian, Georgian and European cuisine is served in this restaurant’s historically themed interior. Live music plays most evenings.
Udachny Vystrel (The Lucky Shot)
European, Russian
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A hunting-themed restaurant where wildfowl and game dishes are cooked on an open fire in the restaurant. Live music in the evenings, and a pleasant outdoors terrace during the summer.
Alex House (Peterhof)
European, Russian
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An upscale restaurant serving gourmet European and Russian cuisine in an elegant atmosphere reminiscent of Peterhof’s Mon Plaisir Palace.
Dvorianskoe Gnezdo (The Noble Nest)
European, Russian
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Housed in the former Garden Pavilion of the Yusupov Palace, this up-market restaurant is widely recommended, but only the prices are guaranteed to meet its aristocratic billing.
Gonkong (Hong Kong)
Chinese
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Gonkong is a high-class Chinese restaurant offering south Chinese cuisine, plus Chinese music, karaoke, a VIP service, and more.
Kavkaz-Bar
Caucasian, Georgian
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A popular restaurant and bar offering Caucasian cuisine served by wait staff dressed in national costumes. Live music in the evenings.
La Perla Fish House
French
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This small, quirkily decorated restaurant has long maintained the reputation as one of the best places in St. Petersburg to enjoy superbly fresh fish and seafood.
Mechta Molokhovets
European, Russian
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Renowned as one of the best restaurants in St. Petersburg for traditional Russian food, Mechta Molokhovets justifies its high prices with consistently excellent cuisine.
Vostochny Express (Orient Express)
European, Georgian, Russian
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Restaurant with a loose railway theme that serves simple Russian and Georgian cuisine at a convenient central location. The "buffet" section is extremely good value.
Palkin
European, French, International, Russian
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Probably St. Petersburg's most famous restaurant, Palkin upholds its reputation as one of the best (and most expensive) places for Russian cuisine in the city.
Restaurant
European, Russian
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Housed in beautiful historic premises next to the Kunstkammer, Restoran is an attractive traditional Russian restaurant guaranteed to appeal to sightseers.
Imperial
European, Russian
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A centrally located restaurant on Nevsky Prospekt. International cuisine, including classic Russian and European dishes, are offered in the upscale atmosphere.
Russian Kitsch
International
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Famous for its outrageously garish interiors rather than its menu, this restaurant by the Academy of Arts serves "Soviet" cuisine with some refinements and features entertainment at weekends.
Russkaya Rybalka (The Russian Fishing)
European, Fish, Russian
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Family-friendly restaurant in parkland on Krestovskiy Island with its own petting zoo, as well as fish ponds where guests can catch their own dinner.
Russkiy Ampir
Russian
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A restaurant inside the beautiful Stroganov Palace on Nevsky Prospekt, Russkiy Ampir is an extraordinary experience for those that can afford it.
Ginza
International, Italian, Sushi, Uzbek
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Long one of St. Petersburg's most fashionable restaurants, Ginza serves high-priced and high-quality sushi, and authentic Uzbek cuisine.
Staraya Tamozhnya (The Old Custom House)
European, Fish, French
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Long hailed as one of the best French restaurants in St. Petersburg, Staraya Tamozhnya is an expensive but atmospheric venue on Vasilevskiy Island.
Strelna
European
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A suburban restaurant next to the Konstantin Palace, Strelna is very popular for weddings and other celebrations, serving a standard menu of traditional Russian and European cuisine.
Taleon
European, Russian
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Attached to a luxury hotel in historic premises, the Taleon restaurant has sumptuous interiors and serves an expensive menu of traditional gourmet Russian and French cuisine.
Tribunal Bar
European
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Once one of St. Petersburg's most popular nightspots, Tribunal is now something like a historical artefact for those who want a taste of '90s-style Russian entertainment.
Austeria
Russian
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Frequented by tourists from the Peter and Paul Fortress, Austeria has elegant décor, a convenient location and a menu featuring hearty Russian cuisine.
Lobby Bar at Astoria Hotel
European
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Offers a menu of traditional European cuisine in an elegant bar setting nestled in the heart of historic St. Petersburg. The lounge also offers a fine selection of cocktails, liquors, imported beers, light snacks and tea.
Rotonda
European
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Features a variety of lighter fare including an extended menu of international drinks, cakes, sandwiches and other dishes in a traditional English pub style setting.
Beerstube Bar
German
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Beer restaurant. House specialities, draught beer.
Europe (L'Europe) Restaurant
European, Russian
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St. Petersburg's longest-serving restaurant, L'Europe at the Grand Hotel Europe is a byword for luxury in the city, with beautiful historic interiors.
