Tagliatella Caffe

«Tagliatella Caffe» on Liteiny Prospekt, 61, is a venue by the El copitas team dedicated to the Italian culture of the aperitivo. The bar is run entirely by an all-female team, led by head bartender Alena Kovalchuk. The only "man" on the team is a negroni fountain named "Oleg," around whom the whole concept of the place is built. Every day from 4 to 7 p.m., the café holds an aperitivo hour: guests are served free snacks right by the "Oleg" fountain. It's part of a ritual that has long been a tradition in Italy and is only just taking root in St. Petersburg. The cocktail menu features classic and signature drinks made with vermouths, bitters, and amaro. The venue is easy to find near the Ploshchad Vosstaniya, Vladimirskaya, Mayakovskaya, and Dostoevskaya metro stations. The average check here runs from 1,000 to 3,000 rubles. The room is dimly lit, creating a sense of an eternal dolce vita, and behind the bar guests are greeted by a highly professional all-female team.