Big Wine Freaks

«Big Wine Freaks» on Instrumentalnaya Street, near Petrogradskaya metro station, was opened by the people who used to be behind the secret restaurant Tre Bicchieri. A free table here is a rarity — you need to book in advance, sometimes a week before your visit. The reason is simple: the wine list stands out against other places in St. Petersburg. It's built around biodynamic wines and signature champagne at reasonable prices, classic rieslings, Burgundy-style Northern European pinot noirs, and interesting options from domestic winemakers. The food at «Big Wine Freaks» is built around the wine, not the other way around. The format is signature and European cuisine with an emphasis on snacks meant to accompany wine: braised venison tongue on toast, Asian duck wraps. For those who want something more substantial, the menu offers corn-fed chicken on a spit. The average check here runs from 1,000 to 3,000 ₽.