Amarkord

«Amarkord» on Zhukovskogo Street greets guests with genuine Italian atmosphere, no embellishments or staged decor. The place is run by director Andrea Burizzi — wearing an apron with an image of the Pantheon, he personally oversees the kitchen and comes out to the tables himself, finding time along the way to hum Italian tunes and greet regulars by name. Most of the staff are from Italy, and the Petersburgers on the team speak Italian fluently — there's simply no language barrier here. The kitchen has bet not on pizza but on pasta — and it paid off. It's made in the classic Italian style: al dente, with a generous amount of sauce, no compromises on texture or flavor. The portions are substantial, meant for a serious appetite — not everyone manages to finish it all in one sitting. The average check at the restaurant stays in the range of 1,000–3,000 rubles, which makes an Italian lunch or dinner affordable without sacrificing quality. Getting to «Amarkord» is easy — the metro stations Ploshchad Vosstaniya and Mayakovskaya are nearby, and the exact address is Saint Petersburg, Zhukovskogo Street, 49.