Restaurant 'Demidov'
Address: Fontanka embankment, 14 see map
Capacity: 75 people; White hall - 40 people; Russian Hall -20 people; Oval study - 10 people; Cafe - 30 people
Cuisine: Russian
In one of the most beautiful corners of old Petersburg, at Fontanka Embankment, opposite Michailovsky Castle, a new restaurant of real Russian cuisine "Demidov" has opened his doors. Visiting this restaurant you might be moving into Russia of 18-19 centuries.
Cozy and stylish interiors of small Halls-White, Russian and Oval and quiet background music create nice atmosphere.
The ancient porcelain acting fireplace sketches with sights of old Petersburg make a classical interior of White hall unrepeatable. Absolutely unique in Russian arched hall with painted walls and ceiling.
Besides, at the restaurant there is a detached Oval study with an ancient clock, in cozy silence of which you can have lunch or dinner in a limited circle and also have a business or confidential meeting.
The restaurant menu completely corresponds to the interior and is composed after ancient Russian recipes in the best traditions of Peter's Russia. Here are dishes which were served in houses of the famous Russian Princes - the Demidovs, the Sheremetievs, the Menshikovs. Roasted Black Cock, smoked hazel grouses under red bilberries jam; pheasant baked with truffles; smocked elk pincers; lensky omul, baked with ramson; eel smoked on black alder, - all these can make happy even the most refined gourmet.
In the evening at our restaurant you can enjoy Russian and Gypsy romances or alive classical music. Also by co-ordinated order there can be organized a theatrical costumed show in style of Palace Emperor holidays of 18 century with such actors as Peter the First and Ekaterina the Second. |