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between 11am and 1pm and in the evening the owner will often play the piano, round-
ing off a great little Petrograd find.
RUSSIAN
SSIAN
CHEKHOV €€
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( Чехов ; Petropavlovskaya ul 4; mains R350-700; Petrogradskaya; ) Despite a totally
nondescript appearance from the street, this Russian restaurant's charming interior
perfectly recalls that of a 19th-century dacha and makes for a wonderful setting for
any meal. The menu (not to mention the staff's attire) is very traditional and features
lovingly prepared Russian classics.
RUSSIAN
SSIAN
STARAYA DEREVNYA €€
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( Старая деревня ; 431 0000; www.sderevnya.ru ; ul Savushkina 72; mains
R300-500; 1-10pm; Chyornaya Rechka) This tiny, family-run hideaway is well off
the beaten track, but its intimate atmosphere and delectable food are one-of-a-kind.
Try old Russian recipes such as beef in plum and nut sauce or ham in oranges. The
small size of the restaurant guarantees personal service, but reservations are a must.
From the metro station, take any tram down ul Savushkina and get off at the third
stop.
INTERNA
INTERNATIONAL
TIONAL
VOLNA €€
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( Волна ; www.volna.su ; Petrovskaya nab 5; mains R200-500; Gorkovskaya; )
Opposite Peter's Cabin, the oldest structure in the city, is this sleek and wonderfully
laid-back lounge restaurant with a great terrace perfect for a relaxed lunch over a
bottle of wine. Inside it's a bit more upmarket, but remains unfussy. The large menu
ranges from risotto, salads and pasta to a selection of Asian dishes from the wok.
VVEGGETARIAN
ARIAN
LE MENU €€
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(pr Dobrolyubova 1; mains R100-300; 9am-11pm; Gorkovskaya; ) This smart new
cafe is brought to you by the passionate vegetarians who run veggie-chain Troitsky
Most. In fact there's near identical fare here, the only difference is that the setting is
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