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quaint corner of the pedestrian-friendly Stolyarny per and ul Pestelya, Vox has a great
terrace which makes a perfect spot for lunch or dinner during the summer months.
The upscale interior, with white linens and stripped-down decor, provides a suitably
sexy environment for sublime antipasti, pastas, meats and seafood. Service is very
professional and food is top-notch.
JAKOV €
(ul Chernyshevskog 3; cakes from R150; 9am-8pm; Chernyshevskaya)
This fantastic
cake shop is a real treat for the well-heeled residents of the Smolny. Beautifully
presented pastries, tarts, macaroons and handmade chocolates await, and while most
people take them away, you can eat in and enjoy a coffee here too.
CAKE
AKES
JAAPANE
ANESSE
GIN NO TAKI €€
Chernyshevskaya; )
In a city awash with wannabe Japanese restaurants, this
large and lively operation is one of the most authentic, with a wide range of sushi,
sashimi, kebabs, tempura and bento box lunches. A photo menu makes ordering no
hassle at all, and their homemade Japanese beer is an excellent accompaniment to any
meal.
INTERNA
INTERNATIONAL
TIONAL
SUNDUK €€
This 'art cafe' is tucked into a tiny basement, its two rooms crowded with mismatched
furniture, musical instruments, carefully posed mannequins and lots of other junk (or
'art'), creating a bohemian atmosphere. The European menu has a good selection of
meat and fish, with plenty of Russian classics, plus the odd Asian dish to spice things
RUSSIAN
SSIAN
FAT FRIAR €
10am-1am Sun-Thu, until 3am Fri & Sat;
)
The original branch of
Mayakovskaya;
