Cococo

Top choice in St Petersburg


Cococo has charmed locals with its inventive approach to contemporary Russian cuisine. Your food is likely to arrive disguised as, say, a small bird's egg, a can of peas or a broken flowerpot – all rather gimmicky, theatrical and fun. The best way to sample what it does is with its tasting menu (R2900). Bookings are advised.

Every Thursday at 7pm the chef pushes out the boundaries with a special 10-course tasting menu (R5000). If that all sounds too much, consider popping in here for a pleasant breakfast: the space doubles as the in-house restaurant of the W Hotel.


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