St PetersburgRestaurants

Café restaurants in St Petersburg

  1. A

    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 pre-prepared mains. There are branches at: U Tyoshi na Blinakh; Historic Heart (Malaya Morskaya ul 4/1); Vosstaniya (Zagorodny pr 18; Vladimirskaya); Petrograd Side (Sytninskaya ul 16; Gorkov-skaya)

    reviewed

  2. B

    Stray Dog Café

    Once a hang-out for poets and playwrights, the crowd isn’t quite so bohemian these days. Still, this quirky café, decorated with soft toy pooches, is a convenient and cosy place to stop for a drink or snack before or after the theatre.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Flamand Rose

    Attached to an interior design shop, this darkly beautiful café-bar, dominated by a magnificent glass chandelier, specialises in Belgian cuisine and beers. Their waffles are delish and they also serve a European-style breakfast ( [hrs] 11am-2pm).

    reviewed

  4. D

    Herzen Institute Canteen

    This no-frills outlet, which uses the same kitchen as Kharbin, caters to the students of the Herzen Institute who come here in droves at lunch. Things are basic – plastic plates and cutlery – but you’ll not eat better at these prices.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Lakomka

    Overlooking a small square graced by a statue of Pushkin, this self-service café offers delectable sweet and savoury traditional pies and other dishes to match the delightful tiled interior.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Boulangerie Garçon

    An outstanding bakery–café serving delicious pastries, quiche and coffee.

    reviewed