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CiliciavsTsar
Both restaurants are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Kilikia scores marginally better than Tsar. Kilikia scores 82 with recommendations from 4 publications such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Cilicia
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
26/40 Gorokhovaya ul., St. Petersburg, Russia
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Fodor's "A haven for local Armenians, and named after an ancient region in modern-day Turkey, this restaurant serves sizzling beef stew and a tempting variety of expertly cooked kebabs." Full review
Frommer's "For a nourishing and leisurely dinner or hearty lunch, come to Kilikia. Even if you know nothing of Armenian cuisine, you're bound to find something familiar and satisfying." Full review
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Travel + Leisure "A feast at this unpretentious Armenian spot may be the best deal in town." Full review
Tsar Fodor's Frommer's
12 Sadovaya street, St. Petersburg, Russia
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Fodor's "This large, bustling, and brightly lit dining room where oil paintings commemorate various Romanovs seems to be lifted right off the pages of War and Peace, and the dining experience is truly royal." Full review
Frommer's " The food, as you might expect, is highly traditional: beef Stroganoff, which comes highly recommended; ukha (fish soup), served with homemade bread; olivye salad." Full review
