Marcellis is a chain of welcoming Italian restaurants with a simple style that reflects the usual images of Italy - jars of condiments and olives here, an Italian meat and cheese case there - although it’s the tables full of noisy dinners that really make the atmosphere authentic. The pared-down menu tends towards pastas and risottos in marathon-runner-sized portions. The dishes pop with garlic and the delicious sauces are infused to the bursting point with tomato, chili and basil. Featuring an open kitchen, Marcellis offers diners yet another great opportunity to eat quality Italian food in the heart of the centre. Also at ul. Vosstaniya 15 (metro Pl. Vosstaniya), Nevsky pr. 21 (metro Nevsky pr.) and Alexandrovsky park 4/3 (metro Gorkovskaya).