I do love banquet sometimes .... but not "reception" food.
But this one is a bit different ...... really :-) borderline.
Must watch for a small opening along Glen Eira Rd, next to the IGA ..... behind the "dark" canopy is the door and stairway that leads to St. Petersburg Reception cum Restaurant. Entree; array of cold food are ready on your table, followed by hot food "mains" to share and those were the highlight of the evening. Love their distinct "sourness" flavour in some of their dishes.
A bit of live music, dancing and the humongous serve of Russian "banquet" style food are on for young and old, mostly middle aged patrons.
It was a good revelation to another Russian style cuisine in Melbourne, as there aren't many around. JT-16/09/2017.
This place is okay but the food quality could be better. The music is average. I went to a closed birthday here and the food was ok, I'm not sure what it's usually like on a normal night.
![Zomato]( "Recensione")
I went there on Friday night with my partner, as our daughter bought me a Groupon voucher for a 7 course dinner for 2 for my birthday. Prior to going I had read so many negative reviews about this place I was prepared for the worst!
I was pleasantly surprised.
The food was fantastic to the point where we could not eat it all as there was so much of it. The waiter continued bringing serve after serve of what i initially thought were small portions but I couldnt of been more wrong. So so filling.
I then told the waiter to return the meat platter he brought us near the end of our courses as we knew we could not possibly fit it in and it would be a waste. The waiter kindly offered us a doggy bag.
I also read reviews about the service being rubbish, well again, i don’t know if we just happened to go on a good night but our waiter was fine. Friendly and chatty, answered any questions we asked him about our courses etc. He stated he had worked there for 15 yrs.
I had worried about the band due to negative comments how loud it is etc but no band was playing on the Friday night so I can’t comment on that side of things.
Would we go back ? Yes definitely if we were in the area.
Was definitely value for money using the Groupon voucher and well worth them participating with Groupons, as I or my daughter would never of even heard of this restaurant had it not been from Groupons.
Four of us went on Saturday night. Fantastic! Great food. Music was different and everybody – all ages from all tables – got up and danced. And all for $120 for the four of us! BYO and no corkage. Took us awhile to find the place. Signage on Glen Eira Rd is poor. Dark sign on a dark door. But once we got inside all was good. Our table was ready for us with plates of cold meat, pickled cucumbers, smoked salmon and olives all ready for us.
![Zomato]( "Recensione")
Four of us went on Saturday night. Fantastic! Great food. Music was different and everybody - all ages from all tables - got up and danced. And all for $120 for the four of us! BYO and no corkage.
Took us awhile to find the place. Signage on Glen Eira Rd is poor. Dark sign on a dark door. But once we got inside all was good. Our table was ready for us with plates of cold meat, pickled cucumbers, smoked salmon and olives all ready for us.
Food just kept coming. Marinated herrings, potato salad, hot potatoes, disk of eggplant and capsicum, disk of mushrooms, more salads, piroshki (Russian meat pastie), pelmeni (yummy dumplings), chicken kiev, garlic prawns, meat skewers, chicken skewers and on it went. Finally finishing with a platter of fresh fruit.
The music was great. Started off with Russian songs from, I think, the 60's. Then worked up to modern dance music as the night went on. Included a set of Hebrew songs at the request of a large party there for a 70th. Also, ABBA, Rasputin, Sinatra so definitely an eclectic mix! Everybody got up and danced. Toddlers, 20 somethings through to the elderly.
We will definitely go again!
Had dinner here last night with friends via Groupon. What a wonderful experience. The food was not only plentiful but thoroughly delish. I couldnt eat two dishes due to an allergy but im assured they were as equally good as everything else put before us. Music was great and, whilst we didnt dance, those who did seemed to have a great time. Only thing I would say is a drawback, its not well lit on the street to find and stairs not great for some. I have a disability and stairs can be quite challenging but thats the building not the restaurant itself. Service was extremely good. Our waitress was smiling and no complaints whatsoever. As we got some wonderful news yesterday the evening turned into a celebration and it was the perfect place to celebrate at. Would certainly return.
Groupon - happy. Practically a steal. Delightful, low key service. All courses were special and served in comfortable intervals. We struggled with the second last of our 13 courses, as we should have paced ourselves better. Bonus : no corkage.
A great party spot with delicious comfort food influenced by Russia Mediterranean and a very generous byo no corkage fee. Entertainment was included by a great band playing traditional Russian music, pop, rock and disco. Highlights pickled herring and vodka shots.
My partner and I had a lot of fun. Brought up a couple of bottles of wine on the advice of our server, had a lot of interesting dishes we'd never tried before, there was plenty to eat, and the entertainment included a quite talented jazz saxophonist, although by the third set it was 100% Russian disco so we made our exit. On the down side, at $60-70 per head it is very pricey, and the meat main course was basic (tater tots? really?).
Best restaurant I've been in a long time. Unfortunately I went there after a fulfilling afternoon tea and could not finish all the food so we took the remainder home. Amazing food, everything was so hearty and fresh and plenty for two people. Gotta have huge appetites to be able to finish it all! Favorites were the prawns on rice, the eggplant appetiser and potato salad.
Great Russian Restaurant - Just understand its Russian unlike those other reviews!. I was almost put off by a few negative reviews here but after going here I would highly recommend it.
As others have said (and criticised) there is food put on the table at 7:30pm. If you come late it will already be there. This is a Russian tradition and that seafood is fresh (especially the oysters which I'm very fussy about).
The other dishes are traditional russian and I have tried them at a few other places and this place was one of the best.
They had a signer and the mood was good all night with some dancing hard. You can BYO which is a must for a Russian restaurant.
Overall, just understand this is a Russian restaurant with their own traditions. Make sure you come on time and prepare for lots of food.
Quite and interesting place, definitley different to most I have been to. Best thing about it would be the BYO, they let you bring your own spirits with no corckage! Worst, feeling alittle put of place with alot of Russian speakers.. I guess that a sighn of authenticity.
Last note, very reasonably priced.
My Husband and I went there last night. We had a great time. Would highly recommend this restaurant. We will be back.
Absolutely stunning restaurant! My partner and I thought we had interrupted a wedding when we arrived. The decor, the service, the atmosphere and live singers all components of a fantastic evening. Beautiful foods and endless supplies of it! Not to mention all the softdrink you could handle (included in the price).
Will definately be back and with many more friends!
Absolutely delicious! We went there on a Saturday night and there was a live band and a beautiful dancer. My daughter danced the whole night and had a ball. The russian food and entertainment were outstanding! Definitely want to go back there again.
Great Russian food and live music (Sat) is a bonus. The service is quite good as well. Came here with a Groupon voucher and it is worth every penny!
My family experienced a wonderful banquet here. Took us four hours to get through half of it. Great food, service, Russian atmosphere and live music. Highly recommend.
Had a Groupon deal. The food and atmosphere were great.... was our date night, so enjoyed the music atmosphere and (plenty of food) plus byo makes it a great night out. Staff friendly and provide good service.... would go back again.
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes