Staraia Tamozhnia, St. Petersburg

This is a plush, pricey restaurant (incorporating a bar and nightclub) but it's not aiming to be anything less. The building has been beautifully refurbished and the restaurant caters to both tourists and wealthy Russian clients. The menu is bilingual, as are the staff. The menu and wine list are undoubtedly impressive, with generous portions of Russian and other European cuisine. Service is generally excellent, a touch obsequious. Enjoy the jazz music in the evening.