The 7 Best Rooftop Bars in St Petersburg
St Petersburg is a city of rooftop lovers: stunning views of the landmarks give a great reason for this. Perhaps predictably, this has inspired the creation of the whole bunch of rooftop bars and restaurants, which truly have a view worth checking out. These are some of the best in town.
Mansarda
Bar, Restaurant, European, Asian
Mansarda looks out over the city from the rooftop of the business centre Quattro Corti, situated in the historical building. Panoramic windows of Mansarda offer a breath-taking view at St.Issac’s Cathedral and roofs of historical center. The menu offers a wide selection of dishes from European and Asian cuisines, paired with exquisite cocktails.
Parusa na Kryshe
Bar, Restaurant, European
Parusa na Kryshe is another panoramic restaurant, and a karaoke bar, offering an amazing view at Peter and Paul Cathedral. The view gives a feeling that you are floating above the city. The place has a wide selection of signature cocktails, as well has some options for shisha lovers.
I Love... La Panorama
Bar, Restaurant, European
I Love… La Panorama is considered to be one of the heighest panoramic restaurants of European cuisine in the city center. Situated on 15th floor on Vasilievsky Island, the view from its windows encapsulates all the main landmarks of the city center. This place is filled with the romantic spirit: from the small design details down to the stunning sunsets.
Gastronomika
Bar, Restaurant, European
Eclectic interior and a huge space split over two floors, topped up with a finger-licking menu and great cocktails—that is Gastronomika in a nutshell. Located just meters away from Nevsky Prospect, this is a perfect getaway from the bustle of the city at any time of the day.
Roof 18
Bar, Restaurant, European, Japanese, Asian
Roof 18 is a stylish panoramic restaurant in the historical center of the city: the windows overlook Neva river, Sampsonievsky bridge and legendary Aurora. The menu is broad, featuring a great variety of international dishes, as well as big selection of wines and cocktails.
Blok
Bar, Restaurant, European, Steakhouse, Russian
The concept of this place is mainly connected with meat dishes: combining some traditional Russian dishes based on highest quality meat. Its cocktail menu is also great and mostly consists of signature cocktails with names taken from Russian traditions. The founder of Blok, Alexander Rappoport, is one of the most successful restaurateurs in Russia, running several projects in Moscow.
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