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.
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