Which of those born in the USSR did not have the opportunity to dissect on a bike through the wide corridors of a communal apartment? Or spend the summer with my grandmother in the village? Or at the weekend to gather the whole family and sculpt homemade dumplings? Who doesnāt remember how delicious the grandmotherās pies smelled from the kitchen? Everyone who wants to return to those times when the presence of the Volga car was considered an indicator of prosperity, and your favorite songs rattled from the radio, are eagerly waiting at the Kvartirka cafe in St. Petersburg. In these homely cozy establishments, childhood impressions and memories uniting generations are kept with tenderness.
Cafe "Apartment" in St. Petersburg: the addresses of the network
The chain of democratic restaurants in the Northern capital belonging to the ReCa holding company, with a unique atmosphere and stylish retro interior (floral wallpaper, checkered tablecloths, broadcast of Soviet films, stylized dishes and a collection of Soviet artifacts) has three establishments:
- on Nevsky Prospect, 51;
- on the street M. Sadovoy, 1;
- to the address: V.O. 6th line, 25.
According to reviews, each of the Kvartirka cafes in St. Petersburg immerses guests in the warm atmosphere of Soviet life - with the Muscovite and AZ collection models that distinguish it, film FEDs and heavy Horizons, favorite films and music from the 70-80s .
History tour
Whether it is a business meeting or a romantic dinner, anyone from the CafƩ Kvartirka in St. Petersburg will delight the soul with its original color and give a feeling of warm nostalgia. And also - the unique illusion of returning to childhood, to the world of the familiar taste of mother's and grandmother's delicacies.
The interior of each cafe "Apartment" in St. Petersburg is made in the style of the bygone USSR. Black and white photographs, a samovar, jars of jam on the shelves of a buffet remind us of the times when the trees were large, and we all were small.
The menu of the cafe "Kvartirka" located in St. Petersburg at any address contains real gastronomic hits of the Soviet era. Connoisseurs will be delighted here with a rich borsch with pies, an ear with a pie, the legendary olivier, a charlotte with a scoop of ice cream and many other delicacies that have been loved since childhood. According to reviews, the Soviet cafe āKvartirkaā is a great opportunity to visit one of the most delicious excursions in the past. Dishes skillfully prepared according to my motherās and grandmotherās favorite recipes invariably invite guests to new and new visits.
About the institution on V.O. 6th line, 25
This art cafe is located near the metro station "Vasileostrovskaya", at the address: V.O. 6th line, 25.
The main visitors to the cafe are representatives of the local creative intelligentsia. They usually come to the āApartmentā to have dinner after work, to remember the past, to chat with friends about life. After a meal or while waiting for an order, guests are invited to watch TV (in each room there are old āRubiesā and āRecordsā) or play a game of checkers or dominoes. The waiters in the cafe, according to the guests, are quite quick and polite.
Helpful information
The institution works:
- Monday to Thursday and Sunday: from 12:00 to 1:00;
- Friday - Saturday: from 12:00 to 3:00
Guests are offered dishes of kitchens:
Board games are provided as an entertainment for guests. The cafe hosts business lunches. The average bill is 750 rubles (excluding drinks).
Interior
The interior of the establishment is associated with guests from the distant Soviet era: connoisseurs of antiquity can admire rugs on the walls, simple tablecloths on the tables, black and white photographs hung on the walls, a cuckoo clock, old plates, tapestries with deers and heroes. Books placed on shelves, disk telephones, lampshades, and skis on mezzanines create a special atmosphere.
Menu
The menu "Apartments" is called "Cookbook of 1967" and also recalls those times when the food was not as varied as in modern times. Guests here are invited to taste Soviet dishes known to them from childhood: cabbage rolls, fried chicken from the oven, cold borsch, Kiev cutlets, oriental salad, beef dumplings, at least a dozen kinds of dumplings, herring under a fur coat, fried cheese with cranberry sauce, jellied meat with horseradish, sandwiches with sprats, homemade pies, pea soup with loin, kharcho soup, etc. As a dessert, visitors are invited to gnaw sushi, washed down with fresh kvass. A special children's menu is provided for children.
The concept of nostalgia is complemented by the alcohol section: homemade tinctures, vodka, moonshine, cognac, Zhigulevsky beer and wines from the heyday of domestic catering. From drinks are also offered fruit drinks, kvass and compote.
Excerpts from the menu
The cost of a serving of appetizer and salad in the āApartmentā:
- Forshmak of herring (served with rye toast) - 190 rubles.
- Olivier - 270 rubles.
- Herring under a fur coat - 270 rubles.
Cost of a portion of soup and hot dishes:
- Borsch with beef (served with bacon, croutons and sour cream) - 290 rubles.
- Chicken Kiev - 350 rubles.
- Stroganoff with buckwheat - 450 rubles.
The cost of a serving of dessert:
- Cake "Potato" - 100 rubles.
- Charlotte with a scoop of vanilla ice cream - 220 rubles.
- Honey cake - 250 rubles.
Guest Impressions
According to reviews, in the cafe "Apartment" on V.O. 6th line, 25, they cook very tasty, low prices, the staff deserves all praise, and the service is of high quality and unobtrusive. The interior of the establishment and the kitchen brings visitors back to warm memories from childhood. Guests thank the staff for the wonderful atmosphere.
About the "Apartment" on Malaya Sadovaya, 1
This Soviet cafe is conveniently located on one of the most picturesque pedestrian streets of St. Petersburg. Traditionally, for the network's establishments in āKvartirkaā on Malaya Sadovaya 1, a special flavor of cozy houses of the USSR era was recreated: with gramophone records on an old radio, a massive sideboard with china, ficus on the windowsill, a rare clock, a dial telephone, skis and sleds on the mezzanine. According to reviews, visitors are seized with the feeling that they went to visit good friends.
Menu Features
The atmosphere of pleasant nostalgia in āKvartirkaā is supplemented by dishes loved by childhood, cooked according to popular Soviet recipes. Guests are invited to taste the legendary herring under a fur coat, olivier, fish soup with vodka and a pie, specialties: assorted bacon (salted and smoked bacon with red pepper served with onions and pickled garlic), dumplings with potatoes, beef stroganoff (small pieces of beef fried in sauce served with mashed potatoes) and more.
For dessert, you can enjoy a āpotatoā cake, a delicious Napoleon or a whole samovar of tea with gingerbread, jam, biscuits, dryers and crackers.
Cost
All menu items are prepared according to the crown mother's and grandmother's recipes. Cost of a portion of dishes:
- Stolichniy salad with 3 types of meat under homemade mayonnaise - 270 rubles.
- Hot smoked Ladoga trout with baked potatoes - 390 rubles.
- Pea soup with crispy bacon and smoked veal - 290 rubles.
- Pork tenderloin medallions with carrots, green peas and Brussels sprouts - 370 rubles.
Cafe Information
The capacity of the institution is up to 50ā100 people. Opening hours: daily from 12:00 to 01:00. Nearest metro stations: Nevsky Prospekt, Gostiny Dvor. The cafĆ© provides business lunches. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi. While waiting for the order you can play board games here: chess, checkers, backgammon, lotto, dominoes.
Guest reviews
Visitors note that the institution has a well-thought-out interior, a pleasant atmosphere and hearty and tasty food prepared according to traditional home recipes. Many praise the local service and affordable prices.
About the cafe on Nevsky
This cafe is located at 51 Nevsky Prospect. Nearby are the metro stations: Mayakovskaya (St. Petersburg), Dostoevskaya, Ploshchad Vosstaniya. The interior and cuisine of this unique establishment brings guests back to Soviet times. As in previous cafes, in the āApartmentā on Nevsky, visitors can admire old phones with a round dial, carpets on the walls, lampshades on chandeliers and other stylish attributes. The menu of the restaurant invites guests to treat themselves to a rich borsch, olivier, potatoes with lard and butter and other dishes popular during the USSR. According to reviews, the Soviet cafe is perfect for business meetings and pleasant family dinners.
Quotes from the menu
The cost of a portion of appetizers and salads:
- Eggs with mayonnaise with green peas - 90 rubles.
- Forshmak from herring - 190 rubles.
- Herring under a fur coat - 270 rubles.
Cost of a portion of soups and hot dishes:
- Borsch with beef - 290 rubles.
- Homemade meatballs with mashed potatoes - 360 rubles.
- Beef stroganoff with buckwheat - 450 rubles.
The cost of desserts:
- Cake "potato" - 100 rubles.
- Charlotte with a scoop of ice cream (vanilla) - 220 rubles.
- Honey cake - 250 rubles.
Information about the institution
The cafe consists of two halls with a capacity of 52 seats. Working hours:
- Mon - Thurs., Sun.: from 12:00 to 1:00;
- Fri-Sat: from 12:00 to 3:00.
Cuisines are offered:
The average check amount is 400-1000 rubles. Business lunches and draft beers are available. There is parking, Wi-Fi (free). As entertainment are offered:
- sports broadcasts;
- Books and magazines;
- TV
- background music.
Children can use pencils, a children's menu. Payment is due:
- by bank transfer;
- in cash;
- by credit card.
Visitors reviews
Guests call the āApartmentā on Nevsky a wonderful, comfortable and inexpensive establishment. They note the presence of a well-composed menu, an interior made with great love, good, delicious food, the professional work of the waiters, a pleasant atmosphere that has memories of the past, and quite reasonable prices. Cafes confidently recommend visiting friends and acquaintances.