Splendid experience (we also had splendid weather). It's a fine dining place with exclusive views over the neva and it's iconic structures like the Hermitage. The food is not particularly hyped up like in the poshy centrical restaurants. And is still within the normal budget. It features like in many other restaurants in the city, a visual menu. So that you know what is what, and feel more confident at ordering specially when you don't speak a word of russian or don't know anything about the local gastronomy. Food is elaborate and tasty (as long as you know what you are ordering, right? Some don't...) My salad was a bit non-sensical because it was comprised of beetroot with strawberries and mango (both excellent taste). And quite frankly, had it been just fruit, it'd had been much better. That beetroot had nothing to do there, it's like that guy that hasn't been invited to the party, on the whole, it tasted nice, but, could have been nicer. The duck was just spectacular, super interesting sauce they must have added smoked salt (or maybe smoked paprika) or something to the berry sauce that came along. Sadly not enough duck, XD! Should have ordered two. Regarding the deserts, I can't have an opinion because I wanted the tart but it'd take like 15 min and we had to leave so I went for sorbet ice-cream. The tea menu is overwhelming, you definitely need some time to decide yourself. The staff is great.