Shtandart - Petergof

I have no idea why this isn't the highest rated restaurant in all of Saint Peteesburg area. I should review more often, and especially for exceptional experiences. That being said this place demanded a review, absolutely the besr meal of my life. The service the quality the atmosphere nothing is missing.

We had 0 expectations for this place (I mean what can one expect from the only restaurant in the touristic spot? and were very pleasantly surprised- the service was very good and the food was of a great quality. Obviously slightly overpriced but yet not stupidly expensive, with great variety and good quality. Definitely a good option when you are around.

The worst experience so far in St. Petersburg! The restaurant is overpriced for the type food and service that you are getting. You are better off buying something from a street vender. It took 50 min to get our order from the time we ordered it. When it finally came out everything was cold and subpar quality. When I told them that I don’t have time to drink my tea because it took too long to bring it out and we had to make it to our tour around the park, the server took the tea back but didn’t take it out of the final check! I’ve never seen that kind of service anywhere. Also, 10% tip was automatically included because we had 6 people at the table. Steer clear of that place unless you want food that taste horrible and is cold when it’s served for premium prices

We had a good experience with the ala carte buffet option here before our tour of the Peterhof gardens. My borscht soup and attendant sides of herbed potatoes and mixed vegetables were all delicious and it was a good option for a light meal prior to our sightseeing. We also appreciated the relaxing outdoor seating options in this thickly forested area near the seaside. I wouldn’t mind going back for another bowl of that borscht. Keep an eye out for the pigeons that waddle around. They tend to think you should treat them to your meal. Anyhow, stop by here if you need a quick bite. I thought it worth it.

Amazing food! We had a very nice Russian waiter (very bilingual, which was also impressing) who took time to explain the menu and the specialties of each dish, where it came from etc. We tried different meat dishes and I was very surprised, they were just delicious! Perhaps not the place to eat on budget but food there is worth every rubla. Although we went there on high season I do think they could improve some on the waiting time.