The Maze

Before setting off on your own quest for this dining spot, be sure to note, the restaurant is aptly named: tucked in a quiet corner of the city centre, it is located in a building set back from the street itself (Paradnaya ul.), nestled in the Paradny Kvartal residential complex. The location makes the walk from the metro potentially labyrinthine, but thoroughly and wonderfully Petersburgian. If you’re looking to add a little quiet and solitude to your Petersburg dining or drinking experience, the Café-Bar’s casual café-style dining provides just the right balance of isolation and activity. The semi-industrial décor and bright, spacious dining area, coupled with the pan-European (but with emphasis on Italy) menu, full bar and carefully selected wine list make this a great spot for a lunch between meetings, a coffee date, or a romantic glass of wine after an evening walk through the nearby Tavrichesky Sad.