St. Petersburg is not only the cultural but also the gastronomic capital of Russia, where the best restaurants, cafes and gastronomic places are concentrated. The city is famous for its variety of cuisines, from traditional Russian to French, Japanese, Italian and other world gastronomic trends.

Due to its location on the Baltic Sea coast and its role in international trade, the city has become a kind of “gateway” for European and Asian cultures and products.

It has accepted the influence of various European culinary traditions, which has contributed to the creation of a unique gastronomic culture.

The city has many restaurants that have been recognized both at the Russian and international levels.

The city is home to haute cuisine restaurants that offer author’s dishes, as well as conceptual restaurants that focus on different culinary traditions. This includes Michelin-starred restaurants, as well as restaurants that have become part of the world gastronomic map.

Today, St. Petersburg is one of the most gastronomically diverse cities in Russia. Cuisines from all over the world are represented here:
– Russian cuisine in its best traditions: borscht, pelmeni, pancakes, soup, appetizers.
– European cuisine: French, Italian, Spanish, German and Scandinavian.
– Caucasian and Central Asian cuisine.
– Asia: Japanese, Chinese and Thai cuisines, which have become extremely popular in recent years.
– Seafood and fish: Due to its location on the Baltic coast, the city is famous for fish and seafood dishes such as Baltic herring, caviar, oysters.

St. Petersburg boasts a huge number of farmers’ markets and stores featuring fresh products from local producers – from seasonal vegetables to unique varieties of fish, meat and seafood.

The most popular restaurants that stand out for their quality :
1. “Shop Merchants Eliseev” is not just a gastronome, it is a real collection of exquisite fish and meat delicacies, cheeses, unique confectionery and elite alcohol. its visitors are also offered handmade candies and oriental sweets.
2. “Кафе Пушкин” is a classic of Russian cuisine with elements of noble style. Here you can enjoy dishes of Russian tradition in an atmospheric interior.
3. “Beluga” – a restaurant with exquisite European cuisine, known for its seafood, various appetizers and good wine menu.

Food prices in St. Petersburg can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant.
1. Traditional Russian cuisine restaurants can cost up to 500 rubles per dish
For example, Borscht – from 250 to 400 roubles.
Pelmeni – from 350 to 700 rubles.
2. As for French and other European cuisine – average check 1500 rubles
3. Fast food restaurants – the average price is 500 rubles for lunch

St. Petersburg is not just a city with a rich culinary tradition, but a modern center of gastronomic culture, where the best world trends and unique Russian tastes are combined.

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