In Saint Petersburg you can find various cuisines starting with local and ending up with Chinese. Here evereyone will find what they like. This website shows 5 best restaurants where you can eat.
The birch tree is the symbol of Russia. It is interesting, then, that Birch’s menu combines many different cultures from around the world - from Italian, to barbecue, to Chinese - effortlessly concocted by four innovative chefs. In 2018, GQ designated Birch as one of Russia’s best restaurants. The menu is reasonably priced with unpretentious dishes such as ravioli with pumpkin and black truffle, veal with morels and caramelised onion, and salmon ceviche with avocado and radish. Smooth wooden tables, a warm grey interior with polished metal sidings and stylish ceiling ornaments adorn the restaurant. More information about these restaurant you can find here
Named after the famous opera by Rimsky-Korsakov, Sadko is suitably located opposite the Mariinsky Theatre. Iconic Russian dishes fill Sadko’s menu, a delightful introduction to Russian cuisine for those visiting. Diners can enjoy traditional Russian salads such as Olivier and ‘herring under a fur coat’, luxury dishes like grilled sturgeon and venison medallions, or even unusual items like bear dumplings and grilled elk. Zhostovo designs inspired by traditional Russian folk art adorn the arches and furniture of the restaurant, and red flowered chandeliers made of Venetian Murano glass hang from the vaulted ceilings.
This award-winning restaurant is owned by the Grebenshchikov brothers and focuses on transforming simple ingredients into something unique, paired with wines from local producers. Diners can choose between the day or evening menu, which changes regularly and focuses on seasonal ingredients. The a la carte menu consists of five sections of small plates: two cold, two hot, and one dessert section. Each section is arranged ‘in order of increasing intensity of taste’, and each plate itself is a tiny work of art. More information about this restaurant you can find here
Sevyyanin is a luxurious restaurant in the historic center of Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is inspired by 19th century Russia, with an antique furniture and decor, and a light style reminiscent of that time. The food here is Russian classics served elegantly in an apartment styled after the period. Chef Aram Mnatsakanov is known as Russias answer to Gordon Ramsay with seven restaurants across Russia and Germany. More information about this restaurant you can find here
Restaurant Chekov is a rustic Russian restaurant that serves traditional fare. Its name suggests associations with literary glitz, but the restaurant is actually pleasantly rustic. You can imagine the citys literati dining here or having a go at the piano in the corner. The menu features hearty fare such as beef stroganoff and magret de canard. More information about this restaurant you can find here