Restaurants

RESTAURANTS IN SAINT_PETERSBURG

ACADEMIA
Birzhevoy proezd, 2 (812) 327-89-49, 327-89-45, 812-89-41
2 halls, 300/100 seats
It’s not just the convenient location and original interior that attract, but also a menu that includes specialties of Russian, European, French, Italian and Chinese cuisine, as well as a Sushi bar.

ADAMANT
Moika embankment, 72  (812) 571-55-75, 314-31-19
6 halls,150 seats
In the historical part of the city, next to the Yussupov Palace, 'Adamant' restaurant is situated. The restaurant was opened in 1994; it has been working successfully till the present moment.
When you enter 'Adamant' you find yourself in a light hall with large mirrors. A grand piano is here; it is always attuned and is at guests’ disposal who have musical education. To the left you can see a hall ending with three banquet halls. Usually different parties take place here: tourist groups reception, corporate party, luxuriant wedding.
'Adamant' presents nutritious Russian and European cuisines.

AQUAREL
Dobroliyubova prospekt, 14. (812) 3208600
Banquet halls for 20 to 200 persons
It is one of St. Petersburg’s most original restaurants. With three stores of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Vasilievsky Island's Rostral Columns and Stock Exchange, this restaurant-boat docked on the Neva River may have the best dining views in the city. The fusion menu, combining European and Asian influences is offered here.It is a place which gives a fantastic view of the principal sights in our city: St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Vasilyevsky Island Point, Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Winter Palace.

BACKSTAGE RESTAURANT
18/10,Theatre Square (812) 3270684
3 halls- for 30, 40, 12 seats
The restaurant entirely recreates the atmosphere of Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theatre. The menu includes dishes of Russian and European cuisine.“Backstage” restaurant, literally only a few steps from the Mariinsky Opera House, entirely recreates that atmosphere, with all its touching details. The restaurant is so thoroughly steeped in the spirit of the theatre, that you feel you are part of a ritual. The old piano in the corner conjures up images of Tatyana Larina from “Eugene Onegin” and Liza from “The Queen of Spades”. The Egyptian statues that gaze down impassively on it all can probably remember hundreds of stating of “Aida”. There are also shields, swords and candelabra – and a fully operational ballet “bar”. All these theatrical props blend perfectly with the exquisite table settings and the modern cuisine.  

COUNT SUVOROV
Lomonosova str,6  (812) 3154328
2 halls for 40, 10 seats
“Count Suvorov“ is located in the splendid Voronsov Palace. For you there is traditional Russian and classic European cuisine Here one can enjoy the favorite dishes of the empress Catherine the Greate.

DEJA VU
Fontanka embankment, 30, (812) 273-43-04
4 halls, 100 seats
Café chantant. Cuisine by chef Anton Turchin. 4 halls: bar, French room, Gold room and Mirror room, with a stage and a 3-metre screen. Wed-Sat: French cabaret-style shows, erotic ballet show, chansons, retro, jazz. Banquets organized for up to 100 persons.

DEMIDOV
Fontanka embankment, 14
(812) 272-91-81, 272-37-91
2 halls for 55, 35 seats
It is located in one of the most beautiful corners of old Petersburg, at Fontanka Embankment, opposite Michailovsky Castle. Visiting this restaurant you might be transfer into Russia of 18-19 centuries. The restaurant menu is composed after ancient Russian recipes in the best traditions of Peter's Russia. Here are dishes which were served in houses of the famous Russian Princes - the Demidovs, the Sheremetievs, the Menshikovs. In the evening at the restaurant you can enjoy Russian and Gypsy romances or live classical music.

GOLDEN OSTAP
Italyanskaya st.,4 , (812) 3038822
3 halls for 100 seats, big hall - 50 seats
A restaurant called “Gold Ostap” is not far from the Russian Museum. It gets its name from the unforgettable literary hero Ostap Bender, whose statue greets you by the entrance. The decor of “Gold Ostap” is in the modernist style of the early 20th century. Several national cuisines are represented on the menu - Russian, European, Italian and even Asiatic.    

KOTCHUBEY
7,Konnogvardeysky bvrd. (812) 3128934
red hall-30 seats, green hall -50 seats, winter garden for 50 seats
A top-class restaurant is situated in the former mansion of prince Kotchubey. Here one can enjoy the favorite dishes of the former Russian aristocracy, followed by a stroll under the glass cupola of the Winter Garden. 

THE LITERARY CAFE
Nevsky avenue, 18,  (812) 312-60-57, 312-35-50
2 halls for 65, 15 seats
It is situated in the former confectionery of Wolf and Berange, opened in 1835 at the corner of Nevsky prospect and Moika Embankment. It is known that it was the last place that the great Russian poet A.S.Pushkin visited before his fatal duel in the evening of 27 January 1837.
Many famous writers, such as Dostoevsky, Poushkin were here, talking about subjects of their work, sitting with a cup of coffee. Nowadays "Literary cafe" stays faithful to the traditions of almost two centuries. On the ground floor classical music sounds, usually violin and piano. In the evening you can listen to tender lyric romances. Here you can enjoy are Russian cuisine and Russian aristocratic culture of 19-th century.

NA ZDOROVIE!
Bolshoi prospekt, 13, (812) 232 40 39
90 seats
You are in Russia! The Tsars and the Soviet dictators may have gone, but you can still eat like one of them. The unique menu of this restaurant features: borsch with small rolls, excellent Siberian pelmeni and pirozhki. Many dishes are prepared according to almost forgotten ancient recipes. The restaurant has an exciting gypsy entertainment and a truly Russian interior.

NEW ISLAND
Vasilievsky island, Rumiantsevsky spusk (812) 963-67-65
120 seats
Restaurant-Ship - St.Petersburg's only floating luxury Restaurant. To view St.Petersburg from the river Neva whilst enjoying lunch or dinner is a very special experience. The only thing that matches the view is the food with many fresh fish specialties all prepared and cooked on board in our state of the art kitchen.

NIKOLAEVSKY PALACE
(Labour) Square,4 (812) 312-88-58, 312-55-00
4 halls
Long ago in magnificent halls of the Palace table were being laid for Russian Tsars. Nowadays all visitors to St. Petersburg get an opportunity to be involved in these great traditions. Banquets, lunches and dinners are served for the visitors at the highest possible level. Guests will be offered a varied menu and any kind of cuisine. According to their wish, meal can be accompanied with the performance of a folk group, a string quartette or a piano. Dinner can be combined with the famous Folklore Show in Nikolaevsky Palace “Feel yourself Russian”.

THE NOBLE NEST
(Dvorianskoye Gnezdo)
Dekabristov str, 21 (812) 312-09-11, 312-32-05
2 halls, 60 seats
Dvorianskoye Gnezdo, St. Petersburg's finest restaurant, is located in the Trianon of the splendid Youssupov Palace.. "Dvorianskoye Gnezdo" translates into English as "The Noble Nest" - a very appropriate name: at one time it served as a tea pavilion where the Youssupovs, the richest, most powerful princes of the empire. Today Dvorianskoye Gnezdo offers an innovative menu that combines variations on traditional Russian dishes with modern French cuisine. Dinner is served in one of our intimate and sumptuous dining rooms. Located in the historic city centre just a two minute walk from the famous Mariinsky (Kirov) Theatre, Dvorianskoye Gnezdo restaurant is the ideal location for special business receptions - as well as for a stylish luncheon, an intimate dinner or an elegant after-theatre supper.

NEP
Moika embankment, 37, (812) 312-3722, 571-7591
70 seats
NEP restaurant is one of those unique places in Saint Petersburg where one can really feel the true restaurant spirit. The spirit of secret luxury of 20th years of XX century, the spirit of grand feasts of postrevolutionary financiers and underground millionaires.

THE OLD CUSTOMS HOUSE
Tamozhenniy pereulok., 1 (812) 327-89-80, 327-89-81
3 halls for 80, 70, 45 seats
This is the first restaurant of haute cuisine in St. Petersburg. It contains an open kitchen presided over by our French award-winning chef, a wine collection that surpasses all expectations, and model service under the direction of Mr. Anthony William Gear.This restaurant in the center of St. Petersburg has become a Mecca for locals and visitors alike. The guest list includes Presidents, Heads of State, and Royalty.

PALKIN
Nevsky prospekt, 47,(812) 703-53-71
2 halls for 160, 80 seats
Stylish décor in the classical minimalist style. Russian cuisine: “hangover” sour cabbage soup “with cap”, Russian hors d’oeuvres, home-smoked salmon, sterlet baked in herbs. Tea-table.

PODVORYE
16 Filtrovskoye ave., Pavlovsk, St. Petersburg (812) 470-69-52, 466-85-44, 465-13-99

RESTAURANT
Tamozhenniy pereulok, 2 (812) 327-89-79, 327-89-77, 327-89-48
2 halls for 300 seats. Banquet room for 75 seats
The classical minimalism of the natural materials in the interior design and simple, high-quality dishes of Russian cuisine are the distinguishing features of this location.]

THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE
Nevsky prospekt 17 (812) 571-24-09
5 halls for 84 seats
The Russian Empire restaurant is situated in one of the oldest and most luxurious palaces of Saint Petersburg – the Stroganov Palace. Five magnificent halls have been restaured for the restaurant. Here the attention to detail is breathtaking: place-setting of 24 carat gold, the finest porcelain of the 18 centur, crystal with delicate drawings ensures that it is indeed a very special restaurant. The cuisine of Russian Empire features dishes from the Impreial menu, generously using gold and white caviar, imperial oysters and other gastronomi rarities. Many recipes have been restored in accordance with the cookbook of the Winter Palace.

RUSSIAN KITSCH
Universitetskaya emb., 25 (812) 325-11-22
250 seats
This restaurant is created with glamour and luxury – but still very Russian. The green marble and the polished gilded bronze create a wonderful atmosphere. An amazing glass-fronted gallery with soft sofas with views of the Neva River. The restaurant has six different rooms, all with their own unique style and a kitchen that presents different styles of cuisine.A dancing hall complete this extraordinary restaurant.

ADMIRALTY
(in Pushkin)
82 seats
Restaurant “Admiralty” situated on the bank of a large pond of the Catherine Park. The construction dates back to the XVIII century. The restaurant has one hall on the first floor with 82 leading places. The interior is in marine style. A picturesque sight to the Catherine Park is from its windows.

THE OFFICER'S ASSEMBLY
(in Peterhof)
150 seats
It is situated in beautiful place, near with Peter and Paul’s Church and Olga’s pond. You can enjoy its splendid interior of the beginning of 20 century and its good Russian and European cuisine.

RUSSKY DOM (Russian House)
(in Pushkin)
Malaya street 3 (812) 466-88-88, 466-88-37
4 halls on 3 floors
Not far from the Catherin’s Palace,in front of the Alexander’s park. The restaurant can accommodate 400 people. You can have a rest in comfortable apartments with a splendid sight on the Ekaterininsky and Alexandrovsky parks. You will enjoy live Russian, Cossack and Gypsy folk music.

300 seats
Restaurant Podvorye is located in the small town of Pavlovsk 30 km from St.Petersburg, near the main entrance to the Pavlovsk Park. Podvorye can seat up to 400 guests. Visitors are usually fascinated not only by the traditional Russian wooden architecture, but also by the easy atmosphere. There is nothing of the mannerism of the fanciful city restaurants. Here is laughter, music and simple and exuberant Russian food, bear skins for interior decoration and a spacious yard.Visitors know that the restaurant is very proud of its great variety of traditional Russian dishes.The close location to the Pavlovsk park and the smell of kebabs cooked on sticks in the yard create an atmosphere of a real countryside outing.