Metropole - Saint Petersburg

I had lunch at this restaurant as part of a 2-day city tour organized by Alla Tours. The exterior may be unassuming, but upstairs, the restaurant is nicely decorated. I enjoyed a typical Russian lunch, including Borstch, Chicken Kiev, Honey Cake, and a choice of beverages. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. As I looked at the photos on the stairs, I noticed that the restaurant had been visited by famous figures such as Ronald Reagan and Leonid Brezhnev. If it was good enough for them, it's definitely worth a visit. I would recommend dining here in the evening for a nice experience.

Lunch on day 2 of a Grand Tour with Alla Tours, lovely setting, food and service very good, Borscht (best I've tasted) followed by Chicken Kiev and desert... worth a visit

The ambiance of the restaurant is stunning, with a grand room adorned with chandeliers. Although the menu is pleasing, we were disappointed by the slow service we experienced.

My wife and I visited this restaurant as part of a cruise visit excursion and we were really surprised how stunning it was inside. The décor is wonderful, with chandeliers, an amazing painted ceiling, wooden bar, beautiful seats in the downstairs area, and based on all the photos on the stairwell it appears lots of famous people have eaten there. The meal we had was tasty borscht (soup), chicken Kiev, and a yummy dessert. I enjoyed a wonderful dark beer with the meal, served in a unique glass. Overall it was a lovely meal, and it is worth popping in for something to eat just to admire the wonderful interior.

We called at this restaurant as part of a days guided tour from a cruise ship. As this was our first time in Russia we really didn't know what to expect. The dining area is magnificent and tourists kept wondering in and taking pictures of the wonderful furnishings. The food was really good and the local beers very tasty. Good value for money.