A celebration of coffee in a land where tea has always been the dominant non-alcoholic beverage, Kafe Marko aggressively markets its brew, giving the customer a tantalising choice of dark concoctions to select from. Both the local sweet tooth and alcoholic bent, (coffee with cognac is popular), are catered for here, thus luring a bustle of customers who claim tables with either their coats or companions before joining the queue. It's a softly lit interior with no loud radio or live music to impede conversation and the custom it attracts shows there's nothing necessarily predictable about how Russians spend their leisure time.
Just looking at this place could give you toothache. Sugar and cream have been exploited to the full and there is range of desserts on offer to fulfill any temptation and leave you well and truly self-disgusted after your indulgence. Though anything savory has been gruffly banished from the premises, those disinclined to cram their mouths with the sickly sweet can partake in coffee, beer or a glass of champagne if they so wish. The number of jeeps parked outside as well as the constant jingling of state-of-the art mobile phones inside, reveal this café as a popular haunt of New Russians.
Variety is the spice of all at La Europe Restaurant and the culinary experts, seem to know this very well. Located at the Grand Hotel Europe, the diners are in for a surprise as the menu of this restaurant changes daily. Spicing it with authentic flavors of French and European cuisine, exotic dishes are served on the platter while you gaze at the elegant art nouveau interior. Enjoy the soulful harp music while having a buffet breakfast. And the evenings couldn't be better with the variety of entertainment hosted here along with an exquisite selection of wines and cigars!
With red-colored comfy chairs and soothing decor, the Mezzanine Cafe at the Grand Hotel Europe provides the exact setting to unwind and relax. The glass canopy spans across the courtyard to allow natural daylight, which during summer is termed as 'White Nights' evenings. Here you are can find people chatting gaily over a cup of coffee. Come here to jump-start your day with a breakfast of delicious pastries and coffee. You can laze around in the afternoons with traditional tea and the light fare served here. But you can't stop drooling over the temptatious array of pastries including the famous homemade almond cake at the counter.
There's no excuse to ward off those sweet cravings when Bush is in town. One among a chain of bakery-cafes, this branch has a fantastic selection of breads, pastries and desserts to satiate the appetite of those with the most ardent sweet tooth. Its excellent selection of pastries, baby cakes and wedding cakes are much in demand. Besides, the parent bakery also conducts fun baking classes for children. Here, you can also enjoy gourmet soups, salads and sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.
Georgian delicacies are the specialty of this St. Petersburg eatery. The bright and airy dining room features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the river and city, making it feel as if you're dining outside. Shabby-chic touches, including mismatched chairs and over sized throw pillows add a warm touch to Koryushka. Taking pride in their cuisine and heritage, the restaurant serves up its namesake dish, Koryushka, with is a Georgian fish specialty.