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TsarvsThe Idiot Restaurant
Both restaurants are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Tsar ranks marginally better than The Idiot Restaurant. Tsar comes in at 81 with accolades from 2 reviews including Fodor's, Frommer's.
Tsar
Fodor's
Frommer's
12 Sadovaya street, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Fodor's "This large, bustling, and brightly lit dining room where oil paintings commemorate various Romanovs seems to be lifted right off the pages of War and Peace, and the dining experience is truly royal." Full review
Frommer's " The food, as you might expect, is highly traditional: beef Stroganoff, which comes highly recommended; ukha (fish soup), served with homemade bread; olivye salad." Full review
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." Full review
Fodor's "A favorite among St. Petersburg expatriates, this restaurant serves hearty vegetarian Russian food, good seafood, and nice Italian coffee." Full review
Lonely Planet "Something of an expat favourite, the Idiot is a charming place and has been providing brunch for travellers for years now." Full review
