The iconic La Perla Fish House restaurant in Saint Petersburg
The iconic La Perla Fish House restaurant in Saint Petersburg, operating since 1999 under various names including 'Matroskaya Tishina,' ceased operations on July 27 after a period of financial losses and an inability to negotiate reduced rent with the landlord. Owner Igor Mel'tser cited the refusal of the landlord to discuss rental terms as decisive in closing the business, which had been a cultural fixture for over two decades.
Consensus
- La Perla Fish House ceased operations on July 27.
- The restaurant was located at ulitsa Marata, 54 in Saint Petersburg.
- It originally opened in 1999 as 'Matroskaya Tishina' and was the first restaurant in Saint Petersburg to serve oysters.
- The name La Perla Fish House was adopted in 2014.
- The restaurant had been awarded recognition by Chaîne des Rôtisseurs three times.
- In 2025, the restaurant reported a loss of 496 thousand rubles after being profitable in 2024 with revenue of 29.75 million rubles.
- Igor Mel'tser is the owner and founder of the restaurant.
Points of divergence
- The landlord refused to negotiate rent reduction, leading to the closure; the owners sent a notice to terminate the lease but were not offered negotiations. — fontanka
- No reasons for closure are listed on the restaurant's website. — tg_paperpaper_ru
Coverage (3 sources)
- We didn't try to negotiate — Фонтанка
- Seafood restaurant La Perla Fish House closes — Бумага
- Permanently Closed. One of the Oldest Fish Restaurants in St. Petersburg Has Shut Down — Фонтанка