LODKA

LODKA is a seafood restaurant on ulitsa Zhukovskogo in St Petersburg, with a menu built around oysters, shellfish, caviar and fish. Its oyster selection brings together more than 30 varieties from producers in countries including France, Japan, Ireland, Morocco, New Zealand, South Korea, China and South Africa. The choice changes by origin and type, giving the menu an international raw-bar character.

Beyond oysters, the seafood selection includes clams, sea urchins, scallops, lobster, langoustine, king crab, northern prawns and other shellfish. Some items are served raw, while others are steamed, baked or prepared with sauces. Rare shellfish such as trepang and geoduck are also part of the offering when available, with availability confirmed by phone.

The kitchen combines raw seafood with European, Mediterranean and Asian influences. Cold dishes include scallop tartare, sashimi and seafood combinations, while hot options range from baked oysters and crab legs to gyoza, dim sum, mussels and seafood saute. Soups include tom yum, a Tuscan-style seafood soup and onion soup. Main courses extend beyond seafood with pasta, fish, beef cheeks and vegetable-led plates, making the menu suitable for mixed preferences within a group.

Sharing is central to the format. Seafood platters bring together oysters, crab claws, sashimi, prawns, scallops and other prepared items, while caviar and roe add a more celebratory choice. The menu also includes starters such as artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and Burgundy snails, plus salads with crab, prawns, squid, avocado and nuts.

LODKA's drinks list covers sparkling and still wines, beer, cider, cocktails, spirits, shots and non-alcoholic drinks. Desserts include ice cream, sorbet, fruit-based preparations and a sweet take on tom yum. The broad menu and emphasis on seafood make the restaurant a natural fit for oyster meals, relaxed sharing and occasions where raw and cooked dishes are wanted together. Delivery, event arrangements and reservations are listed among the venue's services.