Shtandart restaurant

If the imperial park has put you in the mood to play country lord yourself, this is your joint. The plain wood log interior is like a grand cabin, accented by thick, gleaming white linens and dishes, accompanied by fine crystal. Not surprisingly, the menu is chock full of fine dining staples such as rosemary pork medallions and marbled beef steak, but there are also classic Russian dishes and tried and true soups and starters. In good weather, the terrace is a nice option to linger over your meal and watching the peasants, ahem, 'tourists' pass by. For a more egalitarian menu of pizza and roast chicken, the bistro just behind also has outside picnic tables with a view.