Sadko

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Serving all the Russian favourites, this impressive restaurant’s decor combines traditional Zhostovo floral designs and Murano glass chandeliers amid vaulted ceilings and elegantly set tables. It’s popular with theatregoers (reserve ahead in the high season), as it’s an obvious pre- or post-Mariinsky dining option.

The waiters, all music students at the nearby Conservatory, give 'impromptu' vocal performances (usually Thursday to Sunday nights around 7pm).

There’s a great children’s room and a full children’s menu to boot, so families are very well catered for.

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