Siesta Fiesta

«Siesta Fiesta» in St. Petersburg occupies the ground floor of the River House business center at 5 Akademika Pavlova Street, near Petrogradskaya metro station. The restaurant is built on a grand scale: seven-meter ceilings, a live stone pine tree right in the dining room, a bar area with arches reminiscent of the Colosseum, an oak-paneled wine room, and separate closed rooms for private gatherings. The kitchen is headed by chef Alexander Ishov, who focuses on Mediterranean cuisine with Italian, Spanish, and Greek influences. The menu includes a crudo assortment, baked beetroot with pistachio mousse and feta, a wide selection of salads and soups, and a dozen kinds of homemade pasta. For dessert, try the textured medovik (honey cake) with caramel ice cream and buckwheat popcorn. The menu also features steaks, oysters, and a raw menu, and custom cakes are made on request. The wine list is built on classic and premium selections, and there is also a cocktail list. Average check per person ranges from 3,000 to 6,000 rubles.