St. Petersburg Travel Guide

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What to Eat in St. Petersburg

While it's true that visitors can still find classic Russian culinary staples like borscht, stroganoff, cabbage stew and caviar on menus around the city, travelers will also enjoy more contemporary dishes as well. And fortunately for visitors, food prices are more reasonable in St. Petersburg compared to Moscow.

You'll find hundreds of culinary hot spots in St. Petersburg, especially along Nevsky Prospekt, ranging from luxurious eateries to sprawling, local markets. If you're looking for an affordable snack on the go, try a Russian crepe, or blini. This Russian pancake is usually stuffed with butter, caviar or other fillings and is a treat for the adventurous foodie. You'll find it at street vendors around the city. To acquaint yourself with local produce, meats and cheeses, pay a visit to the Kuznechnyy Rynok (Kuznechny Market) a favorite among tourists for its honey vendors and plentiful souvenirs.

If you're craving a classic Russian meal, consider Literary Café on Nevsky Prospekt, which once played host to the likes of Pushkin and Dostoyevsky. For a more modern take on Russian fare, head to Hamlet + Jacks for dishes like Baltic herring and Siberian venison. And for Georgian cuisine, Phali Hinkali is a top spot thanks to its hearty dishes. If you're celebrating a special occasion, or just want to treat yourself to a memorable meal, critics and travelers suggest making a reservation at Palkin, which is known for its elegant dining room and fusion of Russian and French cuisines. Other well-reviewed eateries include Probka (Italian), Bekitzer (Israeli) and Etnos Café (Georgian).

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#1
Art-Caviar
#1 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (88)
$$ | Seafood, Russian, Eastern European, European, Contemporary
Bolshaya Konyushennaya St., 10, St. Petersburg 191186 Russia
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#2
Meal
#2 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (147)
$ - $$ | European, Contemporary
Liteyny Ave., 17-19, St. Petersburg 191028 Russia
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#1
Home Cafe Peterhof
#1 of 68 Places to Eat in Peterhof
Tripadvisor (190)
$ - $$ | Fusion, European, Russian
Shakhmatova St., 14/1, Peterhof, St. Petersburg 198504 Russia
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#4
Etnos Cafe
#4 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (273)
$ - $$ | Georgian, European
Kuznechny Lane, 8, St. Petersburg 191025 Russia
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#5
Dans Le Noir?
#5 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (848)
$$ | European, Central European, International, Deli
Birzhevoi per., 2 Vasilievsky Ostrov, St. Petersburg 199004 Russia
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#6
Skazki Shakherezady
#6 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (142)
$ - $$ | Barbecue, Middle Eastern, Georgian, International, European, Eastern European
Moskovskiy Ave., 193, St. Petersburg 196066 Russia
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#7
Little Sicily
#7 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (72)
$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Sicilian, Southern-Italian, European
Marata, 13, St. Petersburg 191025 Russia
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#8
Esh Fresh
#8 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (250)
$ | Healthy
Moskovskiy Ave., 4A, St. Petersburg 141021 Russia
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#9
Mr. Bo
#9 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (464)
$ - $$ | Seafood, International, Fusion
Manezhny Ln., 2, St. Petersburg 191014 Russia
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#10
Public Cafe
#10 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (323)
$ - $$ | Italian, American, European, Russian, Cafe
Yefimova, 1/3 Sennaya Square, St. Petersburg 190031 Russia
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#11
BLOODY MARY Bar & Grill
#11 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (183)
$ - $$ | American, Steakhouse, Bar, Barbecue, Grill
Muchnoi Ln., 9/27, St. Petersburg 191023 Russia
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#12
Nakhodka Seafood Bar
#12 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (133)
$ - $$ | European, Seafood, Contemporary
Malaya Morskaya St., 18, St. Petersburg 190000 Russia
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#13
LoungeRoom
#13 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (264)
$ - $$ | Contemporary, Central European, European, Pub
Zagorodny ave, 11, St. Petersburg Russia
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#14
Wine Gogh
#14 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (123)
$ | European, Wine Bar
Malaya Konyushennaya St., 7, St. Petersburg 191186 Russia
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#15
all Seasons
#15 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (621)
$ - $$ | International, European, Gastropub, Central European
Bolshaya Morskaya St.,34, St. Petersburg 190000 Russia
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#16
Troika
#16 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (665)
$ - $$ | European, Russian, Eastern European, Central European
Zagorodny Ave., 27, St. Petersburg 191180 Russia
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#17
Phali Hinkali
#17 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (764)
$ | Georgian, Eastern European
Yuriya Gagarina Ave., 71, St. Petersburg 196143 Russia
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#18
Takoyaki-Yatai
#18 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (110)
$ | Japanese, Seafood, Fast Food, Asian
Ligovskiy Ave., 74, St. Petersburg Russia
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#19
Syrovarnya
#19 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (460)
$ - $$ | Italian, European
Kovenskiy Ln., 5, St. Petersburg 191014 Russia
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#20
LarisuVannuKhochu
#20 of 10,796 Places to Eat in St. Petersburg
Tripadvisor (527)
$ - $$ | Russian, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Eastern European, Caucasian
Nauki Ave., 14/1 Bldg. 1, Letter A, St. Petersburg 195256 Russia
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