Whenever someone decides to travel to someplace new, there are many paths they can choose to plan their travel. As you may know, there are multiple types of travel in terms of tourism, for example, one of the most popular types of tourism is cultural tourism, in which tourists attempt to learn about the culture of a new place, such as their art, their way of life, their society, etc. and each one of those types will determine your purpose of travel and your plans. For example, if you decide to learn about the history of a nation, you will travel to the new place with historical tourism in mind, so when planning your trip, you will put historical sites, museums, and other related stuff in priority. However, not many people can do that because of lack of information, that’s where travel agencies, such as the Star Travel Group, will come to help. You can choose your purpose of traveling, browsing through your options, determining your tour’s features, and planning your travel with the information you get from those agencies. We, as one of the top Russia tour operators, are here to help you have the best memories of your trip to Russia, and one of the best memories of any trip would be the food. Although Russia is not exactly one of the top destinations for culinary tourism, or food tourism, it still has some places that you should visit and various foods that you need to try on your tour to Russia. However, if you’re on budget travel or want to experience authentic Russian traditional food, we suggest that you forget about these deluxe restaurants because they’re not cheap; second, you can try traditional Russian cuisine in less expensive restaurants and yet share the same experience. Another reason would be that we don’t recommend these restaurants based on their food and quality but based on their location and the experience that you can get out of during your tour to Russia.
Tsar
Since we’re talking about restaurants in St. Petersburg, we better start with a Russian one. The Tsar restaurant on Sadovaya Street near Arts Square is one of the top Russian restaurants in St. Petersburg tour that will give you a taste of real tsars’ life. The magnificent interior and decoration with a menu full of traditional Russian food will allow you to eat like a tsar in the heart of St. Petersburg. If you visit these restaurants during your Russia tour, it’ll feel like a dive into the history of traditional Russian food. The average check on this restaurant is 2800 rub per person, which is not surprising at all.
Francesco
Francesco is one of the most excellent Italian restaurants in St. Petersburg, which locates in one of the wealthiest districts of St. Petersburg as well. You can find Francesco Restaurant in Suvorov Street on your travel to Russia. The concept of this Italian restaurant is to create the experience of eating in an Italian house, which is why you can find comfortable sofas in this restaurant as well as wooden furniture. Francesco Restaurant is also one of Ginza’s projects. The average check for this restaurant is 2500 rub per person. If you decide to visit this Italian restaurant on your tour to Russia, we recommend you to eat at the second floor of Francesco, mainly because of the large windows and its beautiful view over the Suvorov Street.
Gastronomika
The next restaurant on our list locates on the sixth floor of the Olympic Plaza ball on Marata Street. With its spectacular view over St. Petersburg and its international cuisine menu, it has successfully attracted lots of tourists from the Russia tour to its place. Besides the picture, the interior design of this place often surprises the visitors, and its 400-meter open-kitchen only makes it more interesting. If you visit this restaurant on your tour to Russia, you’ll find Asian, European, and Russian traditional food on its menu. The average check on Gastronomika is 1500 rub per person, which is a reasonable price for its quality and atmosphere.
Mansarda
Mansarda is one of the famous international restaurants in St. Petersburg, in which tourists from the Russia tour would have a spectacular view over St. Isaac’s Cathedral, and high-quality international food. The main reason behind its popularity among tourists of St. Petersburg tour is its view over St. Isaac’s Cathedral, but if they decide to come back to Russia and visit St. Petersburg, they will revisit this restaurant because of its high-quality service and international menu. In Mansarda, you can find Italian, Asian, European, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Mediterranean food, each at its best quality. The average check on this restaurant per person is 2500 rub, which seems reasonable enough for its quality and its panoramic view.
Terrassa
Terrassa is a friendly rival of Mansarda, in terms of having a view over St. Isaac’s cathedral, mix international menu, and operating under the Ginza’s project. Terrassa also locates near Mansarda on Nevsky Prospect. Its menu contains international cuisine, from Russian and European to Asian, French, Chinese, and Singaporean. The average check on this restaurant is the same as Mansarda, 2500 rub per person. If you decide to eat at this restaurant on your trip to St. Petersburg, we recommend you sit at its balcony if possible because it has the best view over St. Isaac’s Cathedral and Nevsky Prospect.
Palkin
Palkin Restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in St. Petersburg, and its existence dates back to the beginning of the 19th century. This Russian-French restaurant is the definition of Luxury dining in St. Petersburg. While it had served famous people in the past, such as Tchaikovsky, Chekhov, and Dostoevsky, it still gives services to celebrities as well as people from the high-class of society. Besides its luxury interior and its international menu, it also offers services like cigar and liquor bar. The average check on this restaurant is 3800 rub per person, which speaks of its luxury volume. Unless you’re willing to spend a lot of money on your trip to Russia, we don’t recommend this on to our travelers. However, it’s one of the best romantic dates’ choices for dining on tour to Russia.
Taleon
The next two restaurants are located at Taleon Imperial Hotel on Nevsky Prospect, the Taleon Restaurant, and the Victoria Restaurant. Both of these restaurants offer high-quality international food and a friendly atmosphere. If you decide to dine at this hotel, we at the Star Travel Group recommend Victorica on the sixth floor because of its fantastic view over Nevsky Prospect, Kazan Cathedral’s dome, the Singer House’s significant tower, and Moika River. The average checks on these restaurants are between 3500 to 4000 rub per person.
Dining at one of these restaurants can be an exciting experience. Most tourists prefer to eat at less-expensive restaurants and save money for other parts of the Russia tour, which is a more reasonable choice for travelers. You can also learn about traditional Russian cuisine, the best places to eat, and popular dining places when you travel to Russia at our weblog.
