Today you can eat delicious food on almost every corner, given the huge number of cafes, restaurants, canteens and eateries. But if you want to not just have a bite, but also have a good time and enjoy the interior, then there are not so many options. But the Northern capital has prepared a surprise for its guests. Cafe "Attic of the artist" (St. Petersburg) is both an art gallery and a cozy restaurant. If your guests are not alien to the beautiful, then they will conquer the evening in such an amazing place.
Unique Exhibition Center
It is located in the very center of St. Petersburg. Cafe "Attic of the artist" is more than a banquet hall decorated with paintings. Here you can get acquainted with the amazing works of real masters. The exhibition center of fine and decorative arts is pleased to welcome guests and residents of the city.
What is the cafe "Attic of the artist"? St. Petersburg is so rich in cultural institutions that it is necessary to draw up a program for the weekend, look for information and decide where it is really worth going. If you like beautiful things and especially painting, then come without a doubt. You will get a lot of pleasant experiences.
Where is located
Probably no other city would be so suitable for creating such an institution as St. Petersburg. Cafe "Attic of the artist" is located in the very center of the city, where previously there were malls. Today it is a modern quarter. The entire space can be divided into eight exhibition halls and an art gallery. And on the fourth floor you will find a cozy restaurant room with a panoramic terrace.
And what about the visitors who first arrived in St. Petersburg, how to get there? Cafe "Attic of the artist" is located very conveniently. Walking through historical places, you are sure to pave the route next to it. The landmark will be the metro station Nevsky Prospect and Gostiny Dvor on Lomonosov Street. The proximity of these facilities also affects traffic. Cafe “Attic of the artist” cafe: St. Petersburg, ul. Lomonosov 1/28.
Description of the halls
The four-story building is ready to surprise its guests. This is not a museum, in addition to unique exhibits, there is much that you can buy and carry with you. On the ground floor there are two halls, from which the gallery begins its inspection. Here you can see a unique collection of goblets, as well as hand-made colored art glass.
Having plenty of walks on the first floor, you can go to the second. Here you will find objects of decorative art. Expositions are located in two halls. In "Rare" presents sculptures and porcelain, hot enamels. This is a special pride of the gallery. In fact, this is the only exhibition in Russia that has presented art in such a volume. The second room is the “Puppet lounge”. It has everything that can bring joy to any interior. These are different dolls, panels, ceramics and tapestries.
On the third floor there are two halls that are given for personal and thematic exhibitions. Seminars and master classes are often held here. The staircase to the fourth floor itself is a real art gallery, and climbing it gives a lot of pleasure to art lovers.
Rooftop romance
The name of the restaurant is given for a reason. It is located under the roof and is equipped with a beautiful terrace, from which you can see the whole of St. Petersburg. Cafe "Attic of the artist" (the photo does not convey the magical atmosphere that reigns here) is called a fondue bar in another way. The interior here is also very interesting. The hall is decorated with paintings and sculptures, beautiful tapestries, and the terrace offers amazing views of the city rooftops and the Griboedov Canal. Here you can not only spend a wonderful evening, but also order a banquet or buffet. Organize a wedding or anniversary in an unusual place, in the heart of the Northern capital!
Your guests will definitely not be bored, because, having satisfied their hunger, they will be able to enjoy the expositions presented in the art gallery. Here are works that reflect artistic traditions, as well as the latest trends. Talented works by newcomers and famous creators found a place in the gallery. All works of art can be purchased and taken home.
In the restaurant
But enough of spiritual thirst. If you are looking for a restaurant, then you are primarily interested in its menu. Cafe "Attic of the artist" (St. Petersburg) is far from the cheapest institution, but you should visit it at least once. This is a secluded place that you will have to reach by a steep staircase, bypassing the halls filled with copyright works. Here in the summer you can enjoy a beautiful view in the fresh air, and on winter evenings admire the lights of St. Petersburg through a huge, but almost weightless glass.
This is a small space with tables covered with branded white tablecloths and cozy armchairs. On each of them a color blanket is carefully folded. Wrapped in it, it is so nice to drink coffee or hot chocolate, contemplating the Griboedov Canal or the sky! The art cafe gives the impression of an amazing combination of homely, simple furnishings and a charming touch of luxury. The local cuisine is especially pleased: cheese and chocolate fondue, a variety of soups and salads, cocktails and wines. Prices are not the most modest, but for special evenings this place is the best.
For you and me
This is one of the best places in the city to meet friends. Home party, birthday, anniversary - everything will be perfect here. This is the best place in the city to get a boost of inspiration before creating another masterpiece. Here creative people gather and private presentations are held. Therefore, being in the “attic” regularly, you can meet many prominent artists who went to a cup of coffee.
Invite your girlfriend here, she will definitely be delighted with the interior and atmosphere of this establishment. And if harsh reality began to weigh, here you can renounce reality and have a good rest.
What chefs will please
First of all, it is a fondue bar, and most people come here to dunk meat and vegetables in warm cheese, and fruits in chocolate, and enjoy an amazing taste. Moreover, the choice is quite large:
- Cheese, classic fondue - 2200 rubles.
- Swiss Fondue - 2400 rub.
- Copyright, with porcini mushrooms - 2500 rubles.
Side dishes are included in the price and are offered to choose from. It can be potatoes, vegetables, olives, tomatoes, baguette. Separately, it is worth noting the Chinese fondue, in a boiling broth with beef. Cost - 1600 rubles. For dessert, you can order chocolate fondue with fruits made of milk or dark chocolate. Cost - 1300 rubles.
For lovers of meat cuisine there is raclette. This is a novelty in the market that is very successful. Guests are served special tiles for roasting prepared slices of bacon, meat, as well as plates for heating cheese. The cost of one portion is 690 rubles.
Main menu
If fondue fits perfectly for a romantic dinner, then for a regular dinner you can choose something else. Regular visitors praise salads:
- Warm salad with chicken liver - 440 rubles.
- Meat salad with roast beef - 590 rubles.
- Caesar with chicken - 490 rubles.
- Fresh salad with pear, avocado, cheese and nuts - 490 rubles.
- Beet tartar.
From cold snacks you can choose salted salmon, sandwiches, herring with boiled potatoes and onions. Hot snacks delight with warmth and a special home. These are julienne and stuffed mushrooms, spicy pie with lentils and potato pancakes, dumplings with cherries. Soups are very popular:
- Mushroom, with truffle oil - 390 rubles.
- Borsch with porcini mushrooms - 420 rubles.
- Pumpkin cream soup - 390 rubles.
- Tomato soup with eggplant - 490 rubles.
Complexes for the busiest
From 11:00 to 13:00 you can order a delicious breakfast. The complex includes toasts and butter, jam and tea. You can order a selection of omelet with tomatoes and cheese, oatmeal with cheese, fried eggs with bacon and take-cake with sauce. From 12:00 to 16:00 you can order lunch. It includes three dishes, plus tea or fruit drink. The cost is 390 rubles. The menu is constantly changing so as not to bother regular visitors.
Opinion of regular visitors, reviews
Cafe "Attic of the artist" (St. Petersburg) offers European cuisine. Here, products are carefully selected to prepare a real masterpiece. To get a banquet menu, just contact the administrator. Judging by the reviews, this is one of the most unusual and wonderful places in St. Petersburg. The evening will give you a feeling of true happiness. The place is cozy, romantic and just fabulous, the cuisine is amazing, the service is top notch.