MISHKA, Fontanka, 40 (in the basement) (Metro: Nevsky Prospect; Mayakovskaya; Ploshchad Vosstaniya). Mishka opened in early 2011 and has already become a very popular DJ bar/cafe for local scenesters as well as 20something tourists and ex-pats located on the most central intersection (Nevsky prospekt and Fontanka) with very reasonable prices. During the daytime, it is more of a cafe (with free wi-fi!), where one can relax, read and/or chat and enjoy a selection of very good sandwiches and fresh salads. In fact, it's one of the few places that serves in line with the Western understanding of "salad" - a huge bowl of fresh greens with a choice of other fresh delicious ingredients to add, rather than the traditional Russian understanding of salad which is usually a lot of mayonnaise with other ingredients and often without any greens at all. 

If you are a coffee or an ice-cream lover, you simply must visit VENEZIA (VENICE) as it is one of the most popular cafes in St Petersburg. The interior can be described as exquisite and simple. The not too pricey menu is a plus. And gigantic portions of coffee and ice-cream (lemon flavour is a hit!) leave no room for delicious cakes!

Are you a steakaholic? Good for you, because the STROGANOFF STEAK HOUSE is sure to please your taste buds and your roaring stomach! People come to the Stroganoff mainly for steak, although the menu has a lot more to offer. Spinach, schi (cabbage soup, Russian traditional soup), fresh tomato salad, and buffalo wings are said to be especially good.

КРОКОДИЛ (CROCODILE) is a good, cheap place with excellent food. Despite the simple interior and the dimmed lights that create a somewhat gloomy atmosphere inside the restaurant, the visitors of the Crocodile are always pleased with the quality of food and reasonable prices. Hungry as a hawk? Welcome to the Crocodile! =)

ОХОТНИЧЬЯ ИЗБА (OKHOTNICHYA IZBA) is one of the top restaurants serving Russian cuisine, and the name is certainly appropriate. The wooden walls of the "log", so finely decorated with animal skins as trophies, together with the Russian traditional oven create a cozy warm atmosphere and bring you back in time. The restaurant is well known for its wide variety of game meat and well prepared seasoned meat (bear, hare, elk, deer, etc.). The menu includes 15 kinds of shish kebab (Russian: шашлык, pronounced "shashlyk") cooked on the glass brazier right in the dining hall, and much more.

When in Paris, you can't not visit the Eiffel Tower, and when in the St Petersburg suburbs, you can't not visit the Podvorye ( "Coach House" ). The PODVORYE (Russian: Подворье) is a renowned restaurant located in Pavlovsk that has gained a reputation as "the most authentic Russian restaurant". Since 1993 this place has been hosting actors and aristocrats, famous sports figures and politicians from all over the world. It is highly recommended that you visit the restaurant for the Pancake Week (Масленица). There you will have a chance to entertain yourself by playing old Russian games, and traditionally for this day, burn a scarecrow at the end of the evening.

Many give RADIO IRELAND (Russian: Радио Ирландия) the 1st place among all city pubs. This is a typical Irish pub with friendly, helpful staff, and excellent service. Radio Ireland offers you a wide choise of different beer to go with numerous snacks. In short, a top-notch place to come with friends and watch a game of football ober a glass of quality beer or two! =)

Are tired of pompous restaurants and you want to escape the hurry and rush of everyday? Welcome to the  SOVIET CAFE KVARTIRKA (Russian: Квартирка, literally translated as “Little apartment”). The unusual style of this art-cafe goes back to the 60s and 70s and is so common of the soviet apartment  of that time.  The  15 kinds of pelemeni (ravioli) and vareniki (half cicular dumplings, traditionally stuffed with potato filling or ground meat) will have you wanting to try everything before you finally make up your mind! While awaiting your order, you can kill some time over a game of checkers or dominoes, watch a soviet movie on a big screen or listen to the quiet music. 

SHABU-SHABU is a  newly opened restaurant, serving Japanese food in st petersburg. Despite the short time it has been in the industry (open since 2010), Shabu-Shabu has gained enormous popularity among the Japanese cuisine connoisseurs. The space is divided into five small rooms with half-opened curtains, giving each room a beautiful, warm and loving atmosphere. You can top off your night with a visit to the restaurant's little boutique, where you can purchase the delicacies tasted in the restaurant, and exquisite wines.

The name TROYKA RESTAURANT (Russian: Тройка) means a three-horse gear, a traditional Russian carriage pulled by three horses. The restaurant is designed in traditional Russian style with a twist of old Russian customs. For over 30 years the restaurant has been welcoming foreign visitors from different far flung corners of the globe. Without a doubt, Troyka is one of the city's top restaurants famous for Russian cuisine. It offers you a unique opportunity of trying traditional foods and watching a folk show which are performed daily from 20.30 pm except Mondays.