Dvorianskoye Gnezdo, St. Petersburg's finest restaurant, is located in the Trianon of the splendid Youssupov Palace. Designed in 1751 by Vallin de la Motte, the architect of the Small Hermitage and many other important buildings, the Trianon has been meticulously restored to its original splendour. "Dvorianskoye Gnezdo" translates into English as "The Noble Nest" - a very appropriate name: at one time it served as a tea pavilion where the Youssupovs, the richest, most powerful - and most decadent - princes of the empire entertained their peers.

Today Dvorianskoye Gnezdo offers an innovative menu that combines variations on traditional Russian dishes with modern French cuisine. Enjoy your aperitif in style at the mezzanine lounge to the accompaniment of live music. Dinner is served in one of our intimate and sumptuous dining rooms, where the same aristocracy who were previously guests and owners are represented by their portraits.

Located in the historic city centre just a two minute walk from the famous Mariinsky (Kirov) Theatre, Dvorianskoye Gnezdo restaurant is the ideal location for special business receptions - as well as for a stylish luncheon, an intimate dinner or an elegant after-theatre supper.

Ulitsa Dekabristov, 21. St. Petersburg.

Tel/fax: (7-812) 312 32 05, 312-0911.