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I was just browsing through some literature on excursions in St Petersburg. Some of the two day excursions include a Russian lunch and I was wondering was that might consist of borscht perhaps.

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When we went the meals were three courses (2 different days) As I remember the starter was salad one of the main courses was chicken and the next day stroganoff with a cold dessert and coffee also wine(a bit rough) and bottled water. Hope this helps you:)

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We have eaten in Russia on two separate occasions in two different Cities ... both were included in an excursion and were held in very smart Hotels as far as the frontage / foyer was concerned but it was more akin to the lower floor of a multi storey Cark Park where one's tourist food was served. We had starched linen table cloths, cheapo cutlery and KGB look-a-likes dressed in ill fitting formal attire pretending to be waiters. I recall having extremely tough lettuce(?), mains with a hat full of ' eeees ' and food colouring, ditto the pud plus Champagne to die for of.

Overall a rubbish experience and one that we would only repeat if the venue was a family run ' upmarket ' Russian restaurant.
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All I can remember is sampling the Russian vodka on a trip - didn't bother with the food!


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same here. we sampled the vodka but not the food. vodka was good and strong though.

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Beware undercooked chicken Kiev. Not a cruise line excursion, one of the main Russian Tour providers.

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Twice we visited St Petes with Saga

My opinion of Russian cuisine was A1OK
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Always wondered - is the "Russian Salad" they dish up on occasion on the ships, really Russian ?

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Our guide (TJ Travel) took us to a pie shop (Stolle). A wide range of both savoury and sweet fillings, they were delicious and perfect for a quick lunch stop.

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I hope our food is better than some of the stuff on here when we visit St Petersburg :-(
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But then you don't actually visit St P for the food, do you ?!

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True but it is always good to have a nice spot of lunch al fresco when one is touring the sites, unless of course capitalism has blossomed and there is the ubiquitous fast food outlet to be found, at least that will stop the parochial brits, shouting " I don't hold with all this foreign muck" and "this stuff don't taste like it does at home"
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Don't worry, there are 58 Mcdonalds outlets so you'll be fine

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oi you cheeky sod, I will be seeking out traditional local fare to enjoy, with a pre-pre- prandial and this will add to the anticipated ambience of my site seeing excursions and further increase my appreciation of different cultures that I will experience on my sojourn around the Baltic states
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Beetroot soup and a rough vodka for you then !

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rough beetroot and Vodka soup
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Seriously, though, there ARE 58 Mcdonalds in St P !!

http://www.saint-petersburg.com/dining/ ... mcdonalds/

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So much for the communist state eh?
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Макдоналдс doesn't quite sound the same !!


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Packed lunch it is then.

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Probably best to wait until you get back to the ship !! :sick:

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is that from the MDR aboard a Pando ship?
looks like things have improved since last time I was on one
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Get used to it - you'll get that all the way round the Baltic next year

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qbman1 wrote:
Probably best to wait until you get back to the ship !! :sick:
Looks like wot Mama brought me up on! And she is a St Petersburger born and bred. Well, Leningrader to be precise.

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