IN THE SPOTLIGHT

• Marcelli's

  
  St. Petersburg » Restaurants and Cafes in St. Petersburg » Italian

  Simply styled to reflect the stereotypes of Italy (jars of condiments and olives here, an Italian meat and cheese case there), it’s the tables full of noisy dinners that really make up the unpretentious atmosphere. Read on
  

• Charlotte Cafe

  
  St. Petersburg » Restaurants and Cafes in St. Petersburg » Cafes and Coffee houses

  A cross between cafe, restaurant and delicatessen, this pretty and relaxed place sells takeaway cakes, salads and all kind of jars of posh condiments as well as light bites and main dishes. Read on
  

• Canvas

  
  St. Petersburg » Restaurants and Cafes in St. Petersburg » European

  Tucked away in the back of the Renaissance hotel, the discreet Canvas restaurant is an obvious choice for quiet lunch meetings - especially when you add in the large weekday business lunch offer which also includes a Russian tea table with samovar. Read on
  

• Victoria

  
  St. Petersburg » Restaurants and Cafes in St. Petersburg » Fine dining

  A new conceptual menu offers the unique treat of luxurious, yet classic Russian dishes which are related to nearby landmarks - many of which are visible from the lofty terrace or floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Nevsky prospekt and the Moika canal. Read on
  

• Dickens Restaurant

  
  St. Petersburg » Restaurants and Cafes in St. Petersburg » Fine dining

  The popular Dickens pub has a sophisticated restaurant upstairs. An open fire place greets you, along with giant imperial oil paintings, tall windows and candle lit tables – it looks like a posh pub inside a stately home. Read on
  

• Palkin

  
  St. Petersburg » Restaurants and Cafes in St. Petersburg » Fine dining

  Palkin is as historic as they come, dating all the way back to 1874. Although restoration did take place, the interior is as sophisticated and tasteful as in imperial times, which all adds to the feeling that you are being treated to a meal in some rich aristocrat's home. Read on
  

• Tandoor

  
  St. Petersburg » Restaurants and Cafes in St. Petersburg » Asian

  Situated mere steps from St. Isaac’s cathedral, Tandoor is about as far away from bland Russian food as you can get. For 15 years now they’ve been serving up real, authentic Indian fare and have won numerous ‘best restaurant’ prizes for their efforts too. Read on
  

• Tsar

  
  St. Petersburg » Restaurants and Cafes in St. Petersburg » Russian

  Tsar, as its name suggests, sets out to make its guests feel like real Russian royalty. Drinks are served in fine crystal glasses, old portraits of noblemen cover the walls and even the toilets are encased inside giant leather-lined thrones. Read on
  

• Cote Jardin

  
  St. Petersburg » Restaurants and Cafes in St. Petersburg » European

  Like everything else in this smart hotel, the Cote Jardin restaurant is light, airy and fresh. The business lunch buffets are quite a steal, with everything being kept warm on state-of-the-art hot plates while the evening menu offers authentic Mediterranean tastes. Read on