Toscana grill | Тоскана Гриль

Toscana grill | Тоскана Гриль is an Italian restaurant on the Griboyedov Canal in St Petersburg, close to Yusupov Garden, the Mariinsky Theatre, and the city’s major cathedral landmarks. Its setting combines a central canal-side location with an interior designed for relaxed meals and unhurried conversation.

The menu draws on the cooking of Tuscany and wider Italian traditions. Handmade pasta is central to the offering, alongside meat and seafood cooked over a wood-fired grill. The kitchen combines familiar Italian recipes with a contemporary touch, with aromatic herbs and open-fire cooking shaping the restaurant’s character. The result is a menu suited to both a substantial dinner and a more leisurely meal shared over several courses.

The restaurant’s atmosphere is warm and softly lit, particularly in the evening, with a style intended to feel comfortable and residential rather than formal. Wine and other drinks accompany the food, while the dessert selection comes from the restaurant’s own pastry kitchen. Italian sweets such as tiramisu and cannoli are part of the culinary direction, alongside other house-made desserts.

Toscana grill suits couples, families, and diners looking for a calm setting after exploring the surrounding canals and cultural sights. A children’s menu and a hands-on baking activity add a family-friendly element, while the canal-side setting and Italian menu also work well for birthdays and relaxed celebrations. The restaurant offers a business lunch service and weekend breakfasts, extending its appeal beyond evening dining.

A distinctive feature is the connection between the meal and the neighbourhood. The restaurant provides free audio excursions that can be followed on a phone, linking local streets, literary stories, canals, and nearby landmarks with the dining experience. This gives guests a way to combine Italian food with a closer look at the history and atmosphere of the surrounding area.