In the suburbs of St. Petersburg is the beautiful Peterhof Museum-Reserve, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. These are unique architectural ensembles of buildings and structures, cascades of fountains with gilded sculptures, and picturesque parks. Also on the territory of the complex are provided for tourists and guests excursion programs, photo services, hotels, restaurants and much more. How to get to Peterhof from St. Petersburg? What restaurants to visit? About this in the article.
A bit of history
The construction of all the structures and gardens of Peterhof was initially carried out according to the plan of Peter I. This territory with all its architectural ensemble was to become the second Versailles.
The summer suburban residence of the emperor was built for many years. But in beauty, grandeur, grace and wealth, she has no equal.
The composition of Peterhof consists of two parts: the Upper Garden and the Lower Garden. The Grand Palace was built on the territory of the reserve, as well as other, no less magnificent buildings.
And the beauty of fountains and parks strikes any imagination, and leaves a deep and pleasant imprint in the soul.
Restaurants in Peterhof
After long walks around Peterhof, of course, I want to relax a bit and have a hearty meal in order to gain strength in order to continue this grand trip.
There are restaurants and banquet complexes on the territory of the museum-reserve:
- Summer Palace is a restaurant with richly decorated, spacious and comfortable rooms and a terrace. Delicious Russian and European cuisine, excellent pastries. Banquet hall for 520 people. Located at: St. Petersburg highway, 130/7.
- “Phoenix” is a restaurant in Peterhof with Chinese cuisine on Konstantinovskaya Street 8. Pleasant atmosphere, good service, oriental-style interior, expertly prepared dishes will make your stay in the restaurant the most pleasant and memorable.
- Samson is a restaurant and hotel complex, the building of which was built in the style of the 19th century. Traditional dishes of Russian and European cuisine, as well as concerts of live music will fill the soul with joy and happiness. There are also business lunches, the possibility of banquets. Address of the institution: St. Petersburg Avenue, 44-A.
- "Alexandria-Peterhof" is a banquet complex located on 134-B St. Petersburg Highway. Three majestic banquet rooms cordially invite guests for special occasions: weddings, corporate parties, parties, anniversaries. There are also business lunches, breakfasts, which are presented by delicious dishes of Russian and European cuisine.
- Standart is a restaurant in Peterhof in the central part of the Lower Garden. Calm atmosphere, exquisite dishes of traditional Russian cuisine, beautiful views, clean air - all this awaits you in the institution. The menu is in Russian and English.
- Alex House is a restaurant in Peterhof with Russian and European cuisine.
- Beijing is a Chinese restaurant.
Some restaurants have more details below.
"Alex House"
The institution is located in a one-story building, which is located on St. Petersburg Avenue, 44.
The interior of the Alex House restaurant is a combination of the best decor elements used in Tsarist times in Russia. Patterned wooden walls, high ceilings with stucco. And in the center of the large hall is a real fireplace that creates a feeling of home comfort. From the windows of the second hall a beautiful view of the park opens. The restaurant's cuisine is represented by delicious and refined Russian and European dishes. There is also a children's menu and a business lunch. The average check of an institution is 1000-1500 rubles.
The menu of the restaurant "Alex House"
Snacks:
- canapes with salmon caviar;
- assorted fish;
- salted mackerel and herring with onions;
- smoked beef tongue;
- assorted meat and others.
Salads:
- "Bulgarian";
- "Tartar" from avocados and tomatoes;
- with trout and avocado;
- with squid and vegetables;
- royal shrimp salad;
- with duck breast and others.
Hot snack:
- grilled vegetables;
- fried shrimp;
- buckwheat pancakes with red caviar;
- rabbit liver with sauce;
- bread, baguette.
First meal:
- yushka from fish;
- fish hodgepodge;
- meat solyanka;
- vegetable soup with meatballs and others.
Hot dishes of fish, meat, vegetarian.
Children's menu:
- soup with meatballs and noodles;
- mashed potatoes with chicken cutlet;
- milkshake with strawberries.
Dessert:
- chocolate pudding with ice cream;
- ice cream;
- mousses and sorbets.
Very nice and cozy restaurant in Peterhof by the lake. Always glad to meet from 11.00 to 23.00 hours.
"Beijing"
The restaurant offers delicious Chinese cuisine. This is a variety of salads (vegetable, meat), and seafood, meat with sauce, assorted vegetables, meat dishes. The average account of an institution is 1000-1500 rubles per person.
The Beijing Restaurant in Peterhof is considered one of the best Chinese establishments in the city. Its bright, original interior, combined with excellent service, soft atmosphere, beautiful furniture, pleasant music and delicious cuisine is imprinted in the soul as the warmest memory of Peterhof. It is open daily from 11.00 a.m. to 11.30 p.m. Address: St. Petersburg, Peterhof, Razvodnaya street, 7/1.
How to get to Peterhof from St. Petersburg
There are several ways to do this:
- on a minibus;
- by car;
- on the Meteor across the Gulf of Finland.
The fastest way to get to Peterhof is by water. Meteors (passenger ships) go from Promenade des Anglais 4 and from the Hermitage. They are delivered daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. One-way travel time is 1.5 hours, the cost is 690 rubles per person (one way).
You can also take the train, especially since there is a railway station in Petrograd. You need to take the train at the Baltic Station towards New Peterhof. Travel time is 45 minutes. From the station to the museum you can take a bus or walk.