Restaurants & Bars Catalog
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Defe
European
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Coffee Defe is one of the better and more exotic cafes in the city, which includes a rich assortment of coffees and teas individually prepared and served in a unique Mundo Maya style interior.
Academia
Chinese, European, International, Russian, Sushi
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An upmarket banqueting house in a central location offering dishes from varied cuisines, including Italian, French, Chinese and Japanese.
Caravan
Caucasian, Uzbek
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Uzbek restaurant on the Fontanka River Embankment that's been popular for over a decade.
Bogart's Cafe
European
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Bogart’s Café, located in St. Petersburg’s historic center, features a variety of traditional European cuisine in a Humphrey Bogart themed 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.
Schwabsky Domik
European, German
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One of the oldest private restaurants in St. Petersburg, this German pub-style establishment is no longer as appealing as it must have been two decades ago.
Shamrok
European, International
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Running since the early nineties, Shamrock is a cozy Irish pub opposite the Mariinsky Theatre with a solid reputation among expats and locals.
Tandoor
Indian
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St. Petersburg's oldest Indian restaurant is still probably the best, and right next to St. Isaac's Cathedral, with beautiful al fresco dining in the summer months.
1913
European, Russian
$$$
As the name suggests, this restaurant harks back to St. Petersburg's pre-Revolutionary opulence. The traditional menu is, however, surprisingly reasonably priced.
Yakitoriya
Sushi
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A chain of mid-price sushi bars that also serves a pizza and pasta menu at several locations, Yakitoriya may lack atmosphere, but it does offer reasonable quality and convenience.
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Za Stsenoi (Backstage)
European
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The official Mariinsky Theater restaurant, Za stsenoi, offers a variety of delicious traditional cuisine including lots of dishes with nuts to, if you excuse the pun, to drive you literally Nutcrackers!
Austeria
Russian
$$$$
Frequented by tourists from the Peter and Paul Fortress, Austeria has elegant décor, a convenient location and a menu featuring hearty Russian cuisine.
Vinaigrette
European, Georgian, Russian, Thai
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This popular restaurant on the Gulf of Finland has a sunny contemporary vibe and a moderately priced menu of international dishes. There is now a second location in the south of the city.
Denisov and Nikolayev
European, Russian
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A stylish restaurant and cafe attached to a well-known local confectioners, Denisov and Nikolayev serves a range of Russian and European dishes.
Diana
European
$$
Serves varied fare in a quiet and intimate atmosphere, which includes regular live performances of Russian romances.
Gadky Utionok (The Ugly Duckling)
European
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This popular French bistro has a charming location next to St. Nicholas Cathedral and serves inexpensive meals, sandwiches, and patisserie.
Idealnaya Chashka (Ideal Cup)
European
$
One of the first coffee-shop chains in St. Petersburg, Idealnaya Chashka offers a huge range of pastries, cakes and desserts.
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Kalinka-Malinka
Russian
$$$
An affordable Russian-style restaurant in the center of the city, serving dishes cooked to old Russian recipes and offering live folk music every evening.
Karl and Fridrich
European, Mexican, Sushi
$$$
A brewery, beer garden and restaurant, Karl and Friedrich serves high-quality meat dishes and house-brewed beers on Krestovskiy Island.
KFC
American
$
The Colonel's chicken is the same the world over. In St. Petersburg, you can have it served with a beer.
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Laima
American
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A popular, tourist-friendly bistro in the very heart of St. Petersburg, Laima has been serving simple low-cost food for two decades.
Las Torres
Spanish
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A long-established Spanish bar-restaurant with a strong national theme and a prime central location on Nevsky Prospekt.
Mama Roma
Italian
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A family-friendly chain of pizza and pasta restaurants with locations in the centre and some of St. Petersburg's more distant neighborhoods.
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Erivan
Armenian
$$$
Close to Nevsky Prospekt, this popular Armenian restaurant offers visitors a colorful experience and good traditional cuisine.
Marine Express
European
$$$
This fine local wine gallery offers a wide selection of wines from the world over, including regular wine tasting of various labels in a warm and pleasant atmosphere.
