DK Travel : St Petersburg : Editor's choice

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Astoria Casino

This casino offers a range of games, including fruit machines. There is also a nightclub on the premises.
Astra

While Astra’s European and Russian food is strictly okay, its location on a boat moored on the Neva is hard to top.
Biergarten

A cosy German-style pub – the ideal place for relaxing over a mug of beer and relishing a hearty meal.
Black and White

Right next to the metro, Black and White serves good, if slightly overpriced coffee. Computers with fast internet connections can be used for a fee.
Blinis

Blinis are buttery pancakes filled with anything from caviar to jam, and are on sale everywhere, from restaurants and cafés to street kiosks.
Boat Ride

In the summer months, a boat ride along the waterways is an excellent way to see the city. Children will enjoy being on the water, while adults can use the time to take in the magnificent architecture of the “Venice of the North”. Boats collect passengers at many locations across the city.
Borscht

A staple Russian/Ukrainian dish, the St Petersburg borscht is a filling beetroot-based soup usually prepared with meat, although vegetarian versions can also be found. A thick borscht tastes delicious with smetana (sour cream).
Buddha Bar

A small club-café with house music and good food. It occasionally has theme nights such as A Journey Through World Cuisine.
Caviar

Russia has two types of caviar. Black caviar is the more expensive of the two, and is roe from sturgeon. The red caviar, cheaper and far more common, is roe taken from salmon.
Celebrating at the Rostral Columns

During the summer, the city becomes one huge street café as locals and tourists gather at spots like this to socialize. Weddings also take place here.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one including a glass of house wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
- Under US$30
- US$30–US$60
- US$60–US$90
- US$90–US$120
- over US$120