Red Zucchini is a popular restaurant in Peterhof. It attracts guests not only with its unique atmosphere, but also with its rich history. Just think, once there were both Pushkin and Lermontov, as well as Russian emperors. Despite the fact that the restaurant has acquired a modern concept and an updated interior, it has not lost the charm of antiquity.
Contact Information
The address of the Red Zucchini in Peterhof is St. Petersburg Highway 134A. Guests find this location extremely convenient. The restaurant is located in close proximity to the Alexander Park, famous palaces and fountains.
If you want to book a table in advance at the Red Squash in Peterhof, the telephone number of the administration is given on the official website. To organize events, contact the banquet service.
History reference
Restaurant "Red zucchini" has an interesting rich history. The institution has been known since the time of Peter I. In 1706, the king gave his interpreter S. Ivanov a plot on the tenth verst of the Peterhof road. An inn was being built nearby for military ranks that followed to Peterhof and Strelna. In 1713, the building was transferred to the translator Ivanov to equip the tavern. Since 1733, the tavern belonged to General Saltykov. Over the years, the establishment has changed many more owners, including the Duchess of Kingston, Colonel Garnovsky, the heroine of the war L. Kessenich.
This inn is associated with an important historical event. On the night of June 29-29, 1762, when a palace coup took place, the future Empress II was present here with guards sworn to her. After the revolution, the tavern was closed, and the building was gradually dismantled into building materials.
Restaurant Benefits
In 2011, the restaurant "Red zucchini" was recognized as the best in St. Petersburg. The institution offers its guests the following benefits:
- A large two-story building with several halls: a VIP-hall with a separate entrance (for 20 people), a main hall (for 80 people), a hall for large groups on the second floor (for 200 people), a summer terrace with a view of the park (for 70 people) )
- Competent zoning allows you to simultaneously serve individual customers, large groups and banquets, without creating discomfort for any of them.
- Wireless internet and air conditioning in all rooms. Live broadcast of sports matches.
- Live music in the main hall on weekends and holidays.
- A large parking area provided for both cars and tourist buses.
- Thanks to the innovative radio communication system between the hall and the kitchen, guest service is faster than in other institutions.
- For employees regularly held events for continuing education.
- Unique dishes based on old Russian recipes, as well as European, Asian and author's menus.
Restaurant menu
In the restaurant "Red zucchini" in Peterhof, the menu is divided into several formats. Namely:
- A la carte - the main menu of the restaurant.
- Eastern menu - everyone’s favorite manti, chebureks, khinkali, tortillas and more. Available from Wednesday to Sunday.
- Special offers - special dishes for the holidays or seasonal recipes.
- Dishes from the chef - original recipes for real gourmets. Some interesting new items are constantly appearing.
- Children's menu - delicious and healthy dishes in a special serving for the smallest visitors to the restaurant.
- Banquet menu - snacks and main dishes for your special events.
- Tourist menu - set meals for excursion groups.
- Wine list - high-quality drinks that emphasize the taste of dishes in the best possible way.
For those who do not have time to eat in the beautiful and cozy rooms of the restaurant, it is possible to order takeaway pies.
For tourist groups
Since the Red Zucchini is located on the Peterhof Road, the place is very popular among tourist groups. In the midst of the excursion, you can not just have a tasty meal, but feel the unique atmosphere of the legendary institution, in which there were Russian Emperors and cultural figures.
For guests a full set menu is provided. There are several options in different price categories. Their description is given in the table.
Lunch option | Menu | Price, rub / person |
Lunch number 1 | - Vegetable salad; - chicken broth or borsch (optional); - chicken or beef liver for the second (optional); - fresh bakery; - bread; - tea | 320-350 |
Lunch number 2 | - Vegetable salad; - chicken broth with vermicelli; - chicken for the second; - fresh bakery; - bread and butter; - tea or coffee; - mineral water | 460-490 |
Lunch number 3 | - Salad; - chicken broth or borsch (optional); - chicken or dumplings for the second (optional); - fresh bakery; - bread and butter; - tea or coffee; - mineral water | 560 |
Lunch number 4 | - Vegetable or meat salad (optional); - cream soup; - two types of meat for the second; - cake or ice cream; - bread and butter; - tea or coffee; - mineral water | 660 |
Lunch number 5 | - Meat salad; - cream soup or borscht to choose from; - chicken or pork for the second (optional); - dessert; - bread and butter; - tea or coffee; - mineral water | 1000-1100 |
Lunch number 6 | - Salad; - chicken soup or borsch with smoked meat (optional); - chicken or cod fillet for the second (optional); - dessert; - fresh bakery; - bread and butter; - tea or coffee; - mineral water | 1200-1300 |
Banquets
Restaurant "Red zucchini" in Peterhof is ideal for organizing all kinds of banquets. The halls of the institution allow you to organize an event for 10 to 300 people. The universal design of the premises allows you to adapt them to any event. The restaurant staff has vast experience in organizing various events - birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, corporate parties and so on.
The banquet menu in the "Red squash" is made individually for each customer. The average check is 1800-2200 rubles per person. The menu contains the following key items:
- cold appetizers - from 60 rubles .;
- salads - from 160 rubles .;
- pickles - from 60 rubles .;
- hot snacks - from 90 rubles .;
- main hot dishes - from 300 rubles .;
- side dishes - from 70 rubles .;
- a bread buffet - from 60 rubles;
- desserts - from 50 rubles .;
- drinks - from 20 rubles.
Wedding in the Red Zucchini
Would you like to celebrate the wedding? For the celebration, the restaurant "Red zucchini" in Peterhof is perfect. For this, the following features are provided:
- A large banquet room can accommodate up to 300 people, after the arrangement of tables there is enough space for the dance floor.
- The ability to order alcohol from wholesale suppliers can significantly reduce the cost of the celebration.
- Support in organizational matters: search for a facilitator, room design, menu design, and so on.
- Lack of rent during office hours (from 11:00 to midnight).
- Free basic design of the hall (tablecloths, chair covers, fabric napkins).
- When ordering a banquet, the newlyweds receive a loaf, as well as a gift to choose from the proposed list.
Additional services
If you plan to hold an event in the restaurant "Red zucchini", you should clarify in advance information about the cost of additional services. Namely:
- If the 8-hour limit for renting a banquet hall is exceeded, an hourly fee of 3,000 rubles per hour is charged. After hours after midnight, the fee is 6,000 rubles per hour.
- Cooling customer drinks and disposing of empty containers costs 1,500 rubles (for the whole event).
- Connecting equipment owned by the customer costs 1000 rubles.
- Rental of musical equipment - from 4000 rubles.
- There are two screens in the banquet room on which video sequences can be viewed. For 1-3 impressions you will have to pay 1,500 rubles.
Positive reviews
Every year, thousands of tourists just visit the restaurant "Red Zucchini". Why does he so attract people? You can find out about this from the positive reviews about this institution:
- Beautiful modern antique interior.
- The walls of the halls are decorated with spectacular folk paintings.
- Wonderful traditional serving of borsch - with sour cream, lard and donuts.
- A large parking lot, in which there is enough space for everyone (both cars and buses).
- Very good cuisine - everything is very tasty, satisfying.
- A lot of interesting decorative elements.
- In the interior design used a lot of elements from natural wood.
- There is a good children's menu. There are not many positions in it, but everything is tasty, home-made, dietary.
- Attentive and qualified waiters.
- Very good desserts. Wafer rolls with delicious filling deserve special attention.
- Good colorful menu - each item is accompanied by photographs and a detailed description.
- In the evenings it is very pleasant to listen to live music.
- Pleased with the opportunity to watch live broadcasts of sports matches.
- In the halls of the restaurant almost perfect cleanliness is maintained.
- On the open veranda there is an opportunity to ask for rugs if it is cool outside.
- Prices correspond to the quality of food and service.
- The menu offers a good selection of teas. There are both classic varieties and unusual herbal preparations.
- Pleased with the opportunity to bring your alcohol, fruits and sweets to the banquet. This can significantly reduce costs.
- Beautiful design and spacious area of the banquet hall.

Negative reviews
Despite all the charm of the restaurant, the level of service and technical equipment, visitors still have some comments on this institution. Here are some negative points you can find out from the reviews:
- The order has to wait long enough.
- Prices are quite high (although, given the location in close proximity to the tourist site, this is quite expected).
- When choosing a meat roast, it is worthwhile to be prepared for the fact that your wishes in the end will not be fulfilled.
- The meat is sinewy, difficult to chew.
- First of all, excursion groups are served, and the rest of the guests have to wait a long time (it is better to come to the restaurant after 15:00 when there are not enough people in the restaurant).
- With a large number of visitors it can be very stuffy, the air conditioning system can’t cope.
- Given the high price tag, portions of dishes could be larger.
- The columns in the banquet hall make it a bit difficult for guests to move around freely.
- Live music is very loud, does not allow normal communication. I have to scream so that the interlocutor can hear something.
Conclusion
If you plan to admire the beauties of Peterhof, be sure to include the restaurant "Red Zucchini" in the route of your trip. Photos of the facade and halls of the institution create an amazing impression. On the one hand, the restaurant exudes a spirit of history that spans several hundred years. On the other hand, the institution has modern equipment, which makes the stay of visitors as comfortable as possible.