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Traditional Russian cuisine is rich and hearty peasant fare. A lot of weight is given to winter-proof root vegetables, stewed meat and fatty dairy products. The dark green herb dill (ukrop) is sprinkled in abundance on many dishes. Classic dishes include Bliny (pancakes) served with ham (vechina), caviar (ikra), cheese (syr), or as a dessert with vareniye (chunky, sweet fruit preserve), or honey (myod) and tvorog (sweet cottage cheese). Expect to see a lot of soups on the menu too, such as Borshch (beetroot soup),  shchi (cabbage soup) or Ukha  (a clear fish soup). Salads are very popular here and always come with mayonaise. And of course not forgetting pelmeny (dumplings) a Russian dinner staple. Usually filled with meat and served with a dollop of smetana (sour cream).

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Baron
Baron
Located in the former house of Baron von Stahl (a German nobleman and merchant who owned vineyards in the Crimea and made his fortune selling wine) this restaurant offers old-style Russian cuisine. [...]



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Ul. Malaya Morskaya 14

Open 12:00 - 23:00
Chekhov
Chekhov
This charming dining venue allows you to step into a Russian country house at the beginning of the nineteenth century, just as if you were entering  into the world of author Anton Chekhov. [...]



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Ul. Petropavlovskaya 4

Open 12:00 - 23:00
Demidov
Demidov
Experience some 19th-century tsarist atmosphere at Demidov, a top-notch restaurant named after a local noble family. It serves classic Russian dishes, which are great at dinnertime, but are even better at lunchtime, when they’re half-price. [...]



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Nab. reky Fontanky 14

Open 12:00 - 23:00
Emelya
Emelya
In the Russian fairytale, the hero Emelya is the family fool who is granted everything he wishes by a pike. If we could meet that pike we’d wish to have never eaten here. [...]



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Kanal Griboedeva 22

Open 10:00 - 22:00
Gosudar
Gosudar
Gosudar’s impressive interior attempts to create an authentic tsarist atmosphere. To avoid the noisy stage acts, eating on the indoor balcony is a pleasant option. [...]



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Bolshoy Sampsonievsky pr. 32

Open 12:00 - 23:00
Korchma
Korchma
This restaurant-pub is a real find. It is designed like an old tavern of the tsarist period and it has a warm atmosphere and unique interior. [...]



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Nab. kan. Griboedova 69/18

Legkost Bitiya (Lightness of Being)
Legkost Bitiya (Lightness of Being)
Set in an often forgotten part of St. Petersburg but steeped in history this tiny cafe is aiming to make you healthy, very healthy. [...]



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Ul. 3-ya Sovetskaya 21

Open 11:00 - 23:00
Mari Vanna
Mari Vanna
Bookings for this popular restaurant are essential as the idea is that you are eating as if at a friend’s house and what kind [...]



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Ul. Lenina 18

Open 13:00 - 23:00
Mechta Molokhovets (Molokhovets dream)
Mechta Molokhovets (Molokhovets dream)
This homely little place reveals the tastes and style of St. Petersburg as it was back in the 19th Century when Elena Molokhovets wrote her famous cookbook detailing Russian cuisine in its finest forms. [...]



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Ul. Radisheva 10

Open 11:00 - 23:00
Na Zdorovie!
Na Zdorovie!
This cheerful, cosy restaurant called Na Zdorovie (Russian for 'to your health!') serves excellent Russian and Soviet cuisine – something you are not supposed to miss when visiting St. [...]



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Bolshoy pr. 13/4, Petrograd Side

Open 12:00 - 23:00
NEP
NEP
Nep is a delightful cabaret den which pays glorious homage to the sultry swinging 1920s. The atmosphere is cosy and warm, softly lit with candles so you can settle back, order your meal and be enthralled by the musicians with their charming, personality packed star singer. [...]



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Nab. reky Moiky 37

Ohotnichya Izba (Hunting Hut)
Ohotnichya Izba (Hunting Hut)
This is a fun place filled with all sorts of hunting trophies where you are greeted by a big stuffed Russian bear. Expect to see lots of meat at the Hunting Hut  including different kinds of game birds, deer, boar and bear. [...]



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Lermontovsky pr. 30

Open 12:00 - 24:00
Osobnyak Polovtseva
Osobnyak Polovtseva
Relaxing on the soft chairs you can enjoy a real Russian supper. Osobnyak Polovtseva has a wide choice of salads, soups, vegetarian dishes and main courses (including Beef Stroganoff). [...]



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Ul. Bolshaya Morskaya 52

Open 11:00 - 23:00
Piter restaurant
Piter restaurant
This simple restaurant has two rooms and a lovely terrace. It’s best to avoid the room on the left as it’s dedicated to very loud karaoke. [...]



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Ul Mayakovskogo 34

Open 11:00 - 24:00
Restoran
Restoran
Restoran is a vast place that tries to combine rustic Russian style with a modern feel. This means pale, undecorated walls, two huge fireplaces and Russian linen on the tables. [...]



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Tamozhenny per. 2

Open 12:00 - 24:00
Russkaya Charka
Russkaya Charka
The Russian Goblet is a great little restaurant that has risen like a phoenix from the flames of the former posh Thai restaurant that once occupied the same premises. [...]



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Nab. reki Fontanki 92

Open 12:00 - 24:00
Russkaya Ryumochnaya No.1
Russkaya Ryumochnaya No.1
Typically a ryumochnaya is a stand up, spit and sawdust kind of a place where working men wash down cheap vodka with salty snacks. This sophisticated fin de siècle inspired place is as far away from that kind of place as you can imagine. [...]



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Konnogvardeisky Boulevard 4

Open 12:00 - 24:00
Samovar
Samovar
It’s been said that this cosy little pancake cafe has the best bliny in town. At lunchtime it’s usually packed and the queues can be a headache; at quieter times it’s a good place for a quick, cheap bite and a cup of tea. [...]



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Ul. Gorokhovaya 27

Open 10:00 - 21:00
Teremok
Teremok
Head upstairs and worship at the throne of  Teremok - the pancake or blini kings. Although it is strictly fast food, the [...]



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Nevsky pr. 60

Open 10:00 - 22:00
Troika
Troika
Marvellous and packed with high-kicking, high-energy energetic Russians doing their thing in traditional style. The food matches the atmosphere perfectly with Russian cuisine all the way with some great service as well. [...]



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Zagorodny pr. 27

Open 12:00 - 23:00,
Mon Closed.
Tsar
Tsar
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. [...]



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Ul. Sadovaya 12

Open 08:00 - 01:00