Chekhov

4 Petropavlovskaya Ulitsa

St. Petersburg , Russian Federation

7 812 234-4511

In an era of bombastic interiors and overpriced sushi, locals are grateful for this hidden spot, which faithfully re-creates a 19th-century Russian estate. While Chopin is played on a white piano, waitresses in period dresses deliver exquisite dacha (country house) dishes. Try the home-pickled porcinis, veal ribs with boiled potatoes, or any of the house-infused vodkas in flavors like pin nut or horseradish.

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From Food & Wine , DEC 2008

At Chekhov, a pianist played Chopin—the city is full of underemployed classical musicians moonlighting at restaurants—while waitresses in 19th-century-style outfits delivered the kind of lyrical dacha food that makes every Russian reach for a shot glass...MORE
– Classic Russian Cuisine in St. Petersburg

From the From the May 2008 Food & Wine Go List

In an era of bombastic interiors and overpriced sushi, locals are grateful for this hidden spot, which evokes a 19th-century Russian estate. While Chopin is played on a white piano, waitresses in period dresses deliver exquisite <em>dacha</em> (country house) dishes.

We loved: Home-pickled porcinis; veal ribs with boiled young potatoes.

Insider tip: Try the house-infused vodkas, in flavors such as pine nut and fresh horseradish.

Last updated Tue Feb 21 22:54:28 UTC 2012