Julia Child Bistro

St Petersburg


This neighbourhood charmer is a fine anytime spot, with good coffees, teas and snacks, plus creative thoughtfully prepared dishes like kasha (porridge) with mushrooms and feta for breakfast, or halibut with lemon cabbage and celery mousse later in the day. Kindly staff and a laid-back setting will make you want to stick around for a while.

Despite the name, there isn't much of a Julia Child connection – aside perhaps from the emphasis on quality ingredients and an interior that vaguely resembles the cookbook virtuoso's studio kitchen.


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