St Petersburg Restaurants

  1. Cheburechnaya

    This is not one of the many restaurants trying to be 'retro'; this stolovaya (cafeteria) just continues to do what it has been doing for decades. Bypass the sit-down restaurant and head straight into the nondescript cafeteria (on the right), where you can place your order at the cash register. Nowadays, there are a few other items on the menu, but you'll want to order the namesake cheburechka, a delicious Georgian meat-stuffed pastry.

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  2. U Tyoshi na Blinakh

    'Auntie's pancakes' are being served up in so many locations now that it's a wonder she's not dropped dead yet. This cafeteria-style chain is a great place to fill up quickly and cheaply. Besides the tired-looking bliny, you can also sample hot soups, fresh salads and a variety of tasty preprepared mains.

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