It may not be the Hermitage, but Pallazo Ducale is about as close as most of us will ever come to dining in a palace. The interior design is simply spectacular, epitomising the kind of majestic, luxurious setting that perhaps only royalty are accustomed to. 350Rbl for a cappuccino gives you an indication of the kind of price range we’re dealing with here, though the restaurant has a legitimate case to suggest the price merely matches its quality. Upon entry you are faced with the choice between the breakfast area and the main restaurant; both meet even the highest expectations. Whilst Russian restaurants aren’t typically renowned for their table service, Pallazo is above and beyond the rest in this respect, and perhaps to some extent, diners are treated like royalty!