In the cultural capital of Russia, St. Petersburg, there are many places where you can have a decent rest in the company of family or friends. One of them is the restaurant "Old Plovdiv" on Veterans, which not only residents of the city like to visit, but also its guests.
general information
This institution is named after the old city located in Bulgaria. That is why everything inside it is made in the Slavic style, native to the Russian person. Guests who visit the restaurant "Old Plovdiv" on Veterans often in their reviews note a rather emotional atmosphere that reigns within its walls. They talk about the fact that it is very comfortable to be here with both friends and family. Often, various kinds of entertainment programs are held in the restaurant, even guests of the establishment can take part in some of them.
Location
This restaurant is located in St. Petersburg, it is quite easy to find it. It is located near the metro station "Prospect Veterans" in the Krasnoselsky district of the city. By the way, in this part of the village this restaurant is the largest among institutions of this kind.
The address of the restaurant "Old Plovdiv": St. Petersburg, Veteranov Avenue, 140.
Interior
This institution is quite large in size. The Old Plovdiv Square is divided into three beautiful halls where guests can sit, and they are also great for banquets in honor of any celebrations. Spaces are located on two tiers.
The interior of the hall, located on the ground floor, is made in a classic style, using a large number of wood elements. Here, the walls are decorated with original ornaments, and on the ceilings you can watch interesting stucco molding, which blends perfectly with a large number of lighting fixtures. Large windows that open onto the lively streets of St. Petersburg have plenty of textiles, both light and heavy. There is a small stage in the hall where guest artists can perform, in the very center of the room there is a dance floor where guests who have the opportunity to dance can dance.
Guests arriving for lunch can sit at the round lacquered tables made of dark wood. As seats, chairs with armrests, which are also made of wood, are installed here, they have soft striped backs and linings.
On the second floor of the restaurant "Old Plovdiv" on Veterans a more expensive interior is presented, which is made in a combination of noble wine and brown colors. The main materials used are wood and leather. On the walls of the hall you can observe the original landscapes that are located between the columns, and small chandeliers inlaid with crystal crystals hang from the ceilings here. Here, guests are provided with burgundy leather sofas, as well as chairs with soft seats. The tables installed in the hall are also made of dark wood.
Staying on the second floor, guests have the opportunity to watch music videos and sports broadcasts. For this, several plasma TVs are installed in the hall.
In addition to the main halls, the restaurant has three additional ones that are offered for customers who want to organize an event. Among them, Fireplace, designed for 20 people, is especially popular. In case of calculating a banquet for 30 people, it is recommended to rent the Mirror Hall, and for a larger number of guests (40), the Banquet Hall is recommended.
Kitchen
The menu of the restaurant "Old Plovdiv" offers guests to taste the most original dishes prepared in the best traditions of Russian and European cuisines. It presents a fairly wide selection of snacks, including cold ones (Fish Meal, Beef Carpaccio, veal jelly, Ajapsandali) and hot (Parmigian eggplant, chicken and porcini mushrooms julienne, baked tongue under vegetables and creamy crust, baked mussels, pancakes with bacon or mushrooms). Salads served at the institution are in great demand (Capercaillie Nest, Ovcharska Salati, Marseille, Olivier, several varieties of Caesar, Nesuarda, Snow Crab, and Northern Capital). Of the entire list, the most popular among guests is the Plovdiv salad, which is prepared according to the chef's signature recipe.
At the first in the restaurant "Old Plovdiv" (on Veterans) a wide selection of soups is presented (cabbage soup with sauerkraut, Tsarskaya ear, chicken broth with quail egg, salmon cream soup, cream mushroom soup, etc.).
As for hot dishes, they are all divided into two large groups: fish and meat. Both the first and second categories are in great demand among guests. In particular, many in their reviews note the unusual tastes of fish dishes (Leningrad-style pike perch, salmon baked in foil, grilled salmon fillet, rainbow trout). According to gourmets, local chefs very successfully select spices and spices that make the sea taste of fish more saturated.
Meat dishes also find a considerable number of fans from the guests of the "Old Plovdiv" (metro station "Prospect Veteranov"). The Bulgarian kebab, beefsteak with poached egg, and chicken breast with ripe tomato salsa are very popular here. Many gourmets recommend being here to taste a tender rabbit in a creamy sauce.
Restaurant guests pay special attention to those dishes prepared on the grill. All kinds of kebab, as well as vegetables, are very popular.
For sweet tooth, this restaurant in St. Petersburg offers a wide selection of desserts, among which most often ordered lingonberry cream pie with white chocolate, as well as hot chocolate souffle with a scoop of ice cream.
Bar
The bar menu of the restaurant is represented by a wide selection of drinks, among which there is a huge amount of alcohol. As for cocktails, all of them are combined in one separate menu, where several dozen options of shots and longs are presented. Among strong alcohol, vodka, whiskey and cognac are in special demand, less often ordered aperitifs, tequila and gin. For meat and fish, guests are advised to choose a wine, presented in a separate map, which contains several dozen varieties of this drink brought from different parts of the world.
If desired, visitors can enjoy a range of soft drinks. Local lemonades and fruit drinks are very popular. Freshly squeezed juice is offered here, as well as plain water. In the evening, they often order coffee and tea.
Beer
Often, guests come to this restaurant in St. Petersburg in order to drink several glasses of excellent beer, which the establishment is widely known for. It is served here several types. A number of original branded snacks are also served with beer. Among them there are those that are designed for large companies ("Meat plate", chicken wings with spicy barbecue sauce, "Beer plate"), and there are also portioned ones that can easily be mastered alone (squid rings, a smoked pork snack, fried Suluguni).
Organization of banquets
The reviews of the restaurant "Old Plovdiv" often say that it is ideal as a venue for various events and banquets in honor of the celebration of celebrations. Guests talk about the fact that at the institution there is a team of specialists that organizes parties. They note that here the customer’s opinion is taken carefully and very seriously, trying to satisfy all wishes to the maximum.
For organizing banquets , the restaurant has a separate menu, which, for the most part, presents dishes designed for large companies. It focuses on snacks, light salads, as well as meat and fish cooked over an open fire or on the grill. If desired, unique dishes that the customer wishes to see can be served on the table. The implementation of this moment is negotiated with a team of talented chefs.
Entertainment
Every weekend, guests of the establishment can have fun visiting the show programs organized by the administration. On Friday and Saturday, talented vocalists and dance groups perform at the restaurant. In addition, sometimes Russian pop stars come here.
On ordinary days, during the whole period of the Stary Plovdiv restaurant’s work, calm relaxing background music plays in its halls, which, as noted by visitors, makes the process of eating more enjoyable.
The restaurant periodically holds promotions of a different nature, due to which the number of fans of this place regularly increases. An example of this is the provision of discounts on some dishes or the introduction of a new, unique dish prepared by a chef.
Prices
The pricing policy of “Old Plovdiv” is quite democratic, as noted by the customers themselves. On average, the bill per person here is about 1000-1500 rubles, which is pretty good for St. Petersburg. Here are some items presented in the menu, indicating their cost per serving:
- Beef "Stroganoff" baked with fried potatoes - 650 rubles .;
- "Beer plate" - 490 rubles .;
- pork in a pan - 460 rubles;
- the Tsarskaya ear - 410 rubles .;
- salad with cod liver "Mimosa" - 290 rubles .;
- appetizer from overseas cheeses with nuts, grapes and Altai honey - 430 rubles.
How to get there?
Restaurant "Old Plovdiv" is located on one of the central streets of the city - on Veteranov Avenue. The easiest way to get to it is by taxi, moving along this street in one direction - towards the Church of the Recovery of the Dead.
It can also be reached using public transport. In particular, a metro station named after the avenue is located near the establishment. If you wish, you can use the ground transport, which moves to the stops "Prospect Veterans" or "Dobrovoltsev St.".
The restaurant can be visited any day from noon to midnight, every Friday and Saturday the restaurant closes at three in the morning.