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The Idiot Restaurant vs Chekhov
Both restaurants are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Chekhov ranks significantly higher than The Idiot Restaurant. Chekhov comes in at 86 with praise from 4 publications such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
The Idiot Restaurant
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Emb. Reki Moiki, 82, St. Petersburg 190000, Russia
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Frommer's
"Recently, many meat and seafood options have been added by popular demand: there are now lots of grilled-fish options, as well as classics like beef Stroganoff and meat dumplings."
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Fodor's
"A favorite among St. Petersburg expatriates, this restaurant serves hearty vegetarian Russian food, good seafood, and nice Italian coffee."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Something of an expat favourite, the Idiot is a charming place and has been providing brunch for travellers for years now."
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Chekhov
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Fodor's
Petropavlovskaya St., 4 | Metro Petrogradskaya, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Travel + Leisure
"In an era of bombastic interiors and overpriced sushi, locals are grateful for this hidden spot, which faithfully re-creates a 19th-century Russian estate."
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Frommer's
"The atmosphere is cozy and homey at this former mansion, which has been made to look like the rustic 19th-century estate of a Russian noble."
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Fodor's
"Wicker furniture, handwoven napkins, and a birdcage with canaries and finches add to the flavor of an early-20th-century Russian country house."
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