"A romantic Northern Russian table — book Severyanin for bird-cherry noodles and beef Stroganoff off Stolyarny Lane."
About Severyanin
Severyanin sits at Stolyarny Lane 18 in the Dostoevsky quarter near Sennaya Square in St Petersburg, named after the Silver Age poet Igor Severyanin, whose verse the city's pre-revolutionary smart set adored. The room is dressed as a turn-of-the-century intellectual's apartment — antique furniture, white tablecloths, lace napkins, an old telephone — and the menu of refreshed Northern Russian cooking was created by restaurateur Aram Mnatsakanov. It reads as fine dining with a deeply local, nostalgic accent.
The Kitchen
The kitchen reworks Northern Russian classics with a light, modern hand. Signatures include bird-cherry noodles with quail and truffle oil, beef Stroganoff with porcini and truffle, codfish fillet in tomato sauce, and Lake Ladoga whitefish lightly smoked over alderwood. Game, lingonberry and forest mushrooms run through the menu, with a strong vodka and wine list to match. Soups run a few hundred roubles and main courses around 600–1000₽, placing a full dinner in the upper-mid ($$$) bracket.
The Room
The room is the draw: candle-lit, antique-filled and quietly theatrical, more like dining in a poet's drawing room than a restaurant. It runs calm and romantic, with attentive, old-school service, and doubles as a setting for special occasions and small private events. It keeps set evening hours and books up at weekends, so reserve a table ahead, and ask for one of the cosier corners if you are there to mark something.
Best for an anniversary
For an anniversary, a romantic first date or an evening to impress visiting clients, Severyanin sets the scene: the Silver Age room, the nostalgic cooking and the gracious service all lean celebratory. A natural anniversary and first-date table, and a memorable room in which to impress clients.
Not for
Not for a quick or budget bite, or a modern minimalist room — Severyanin is a dressed-up, antique-filled Russian table built for a leisurely, romantic evening.
Frequently Asked
Where is Severyanin in St Petersburg?
Severyanin is at Stolyarny Lane 18 in the Dostoevsky quarter near Sennaya Square, in the historic centre of St Petersburg.
Who created the menu at Severyanin?
The menu of refreshed Northern Russian cuisine was created by the well-known restaurateur Aram Mnatsakanov.
What should I order at Severyanin?
The bird-cherry noodles with quail and the beef Stroganoff with porcini and truffle are signatures, alongside Lake Ladoga whitefish and game dishes.
Is Severyanin a romantic restaurant?
Yes. The antique-filled room styled as a Silver Age apartment, candlelight and gracious service make it a popular choice for anniversaries and special occasions.
How much does Severyanin cost?
Main courses run roughly 600–1000 roubles, placing a full dinner with drinks in the upper-mid bracket for the city.
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Practical Information
AddressStolyarny Lane 18/69, St Petersburg 190031
NeighbourhoodDostoevsky quarter, near Sennaya
CuisineRussian
PriceNorthern Russian cuisine; mains around 600–1000₽, a full dinner in the upper-mid ($$$) bracket
Dress CodeSmart
SeatingCandle-lit, antique-filled dining room styled as a Silver Age apartment
ReservationReserve ahead for weekend dinner; set evening hours; cosier corner tables for special occasions
