• The IDIOT

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Serves meat, vegan options available. Fish restaurant with a few vegetarian dishes. Uses egg and dairy, so vegans must inquire. Quiet setting, historic interior. Frequented by tourists. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-1:00am.


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10 Reviews

First Review by Marquis

veggieram

Points +140

Vegan
24 Nov 2017

Takes one to know one

Lovely surroundings, good food (garlic bread. GARLIC BREAD!!!) and a very nice complimentary shot of vodka- thank you!

JulieEA

Points +2531

Vegan
28 Aug 2016

excellent fine dining

After a beautiful walk along the canal, you can enjoy a delicious and drawn-out lunch or dinner here. I had a 2 hour, relaxing lunch, multiple courses, espresso, vodka, black tea ... the works! I went through the menu with the waitress and decided what could be ordered vegan. I chose fried mushrooms and potatoes, mushroom soup, black bread, and a garlic green bean dish. All of it was superbly tasty! I would definitely eat here again!

Pros: mushrooms (so tasty), friendly staff, romantic atmosphere

DeniseR

Points +46

Vegan
27 Jul 2016

Russian veggie food

FEel I Need To Redress Some Of These Reviews. This Is A Russian Restaurant Serving Russian Food. The Default Would Be That We Could Order NOTHING ! Several Vegan Options, Not Salads They Also Serve Lots Of Vegetarian Food So Good For Mixed Group Of people. I Also Had A Pudding That Wasn't Fruit Salad ! If You Want To Try Something RussiAn Whilst In Russia Worth A Try. Cheap By Uk Standards.

Pros: Russian food, authentic interior

Cons: vegan options not marked

AnnieKaye

Points +94

Vegan
10 Jul 2016

Don't go!!!

I never have writen reviews. Until this one. I joined happy cow just to write this! The vegan options consisted of nothing more than a few vegetable dishes and soups -- not unlike many places that don't call themselves vegan or vegetarian friendly. They are deceiving people. Happy Cow--can you change their listing?! Not only did they have limited options the extensive menu choices for non veg food is overwhelming. A balance is fine. A few dishes even would be ok. But this place is not veg friendly!!!!

veggiebreeze

Points +132

Vegan
21 Jul 2014

Vegans beware

This restaurant is in a cellar and is filled with interesting bric-a-brac. The food was tasty and also pricey. The waitress spoke English (unusual for St. Petersburg) and I told her I wanted only vegan options. She confirmed that I don't eat meat, cheese or eggs and recommended the mushroom dumplings. After I ate them, another waitress told me they contained eggs.

Pros: Ambience

Cons: Pricey, limited vegan options

Huber

Points +44

Vegetarian
10 Jun 2012

Great for vegetarians traveling with omnivores

This is a wonderful vegetarian option for those traveling to St. Petersburg made better because I often travel with a non-vegetarian. My friend and I loved the food and the ambiance. There is a smokers section well separated from nonsmokers. It is not inexpensive but a good value for the price.

Pros: excellent food

ericgoldman

Points +129

Vegetarian
07 Jul 2011

Not a Great Vegetarian Destination

It's easy to see why it gets the raves: it's conveniently located, it is extremely atmospheric, it caters to American ex-pats, and it offers complimentary vodka shots. Nevertheless, I thought this place was overrated. First, the restaurant has more vegetarian options than many Russian restaurants, but it's not actually that vegetarian-friendly. Second, my meal was unremarkable. Finally, prices are not cheap.

Jonathan Ahlbring

Points +84

Vegetarian
06 Jun 2011

Loved the interiors and the name

Loved the mood. I ate there twice on my St. Peterburg trip. Good Borstj and Pelmini! If there's meateaters in the company, the have a small meatselection.

mrrfrost

Points +340

Vegetarian
25 May 2009

Great food in a great setting

We went twice to Idiot which served fish dishes and a range of vegetarian versions of Russian dishes. First time had the borsch and perogis and the second time had a delicious pear salad and the perogis again! The building is by a canal, about 5 mins from ST Isaac's church and the interior is really cosy and friendly. The staff spoke English and the menus were in Russian and English and the prices weren't too bad for Russia! Food is served with a wide, complimentary selection of breads which were lovely.

Marquis

Points +28

Vegetarian
09 Feb 2008

Fantastic!

I've been to this restaurant about two years ago and it was one of the highlights of my trip to Russia. You should try the brosjsj (Russian beet soup)!

Pros: Food, Interior

Cons: Many tourists




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