#restaurant-design

#restaurant-design

Migdal Studio Text description provided by the architects. The inspiration for the new Ragu was Italian hospitality, the neighborhood rhythm of the day, and pasta understood both symbolically and literally. Our aim was to capture the atmosphere of a small Italian trattoria: homely, relaxed, and conducive to gatherings. Guests were meant to have the opportunity both to celebrate meals together and to spend time in smaller groups.

And they're not going too far away to do it Alex Young and George de Vos have got a pair of winners in wine bar Goodbye Horses and ice cream parlour The Dreamery, both in De Beauvoir. Now the pair are expanding again with new wine bar and shop Stable Wines, opening a few streets away just off Essex Road in December.

On a trip to India 10 years ago, my guide ushered me into a private section of Jaipur's Amber Fort, to a part of the Sheesh Mahal not usually open to the public. All of this famous hall of mirrors is visually stunning but this section was a secret-a small, vaulted ceiling inlet lined with mirror fragments. He then lit two matches and the ceiling illuminated like a sky full of stars.

Queen's Park has long boasted a clutch of proper locals, but few carry the fond memories and weekend clatter of The Salusbury. Now reopened under the stewardship of Gareth Cooper, Alex Payne, and Jon Drape, the pub has been reimagined with a deft blend of restaurant polish, bar energy, and unpretentious pub soul. Executive Chef Tarryn Bingle brings a quietly assured culinary touch, honed in the Michelin-starred kitchen of La Trompette,

Named after the ancient Roman road that connected Rome to Pisa through Tuscany's coastal regions, Via Aurelia embodies Chef David Nayfeld and Partner Matt Brewer's most ambitious project to date. This isn't just another Italian restaurant; it's their first foray into fine dining, marking a significant evolution for Back Home Hospitality.

Monsieur Dior will mark Crenn's second collaboration with Dior; Café Dior by Dominique Crenn opened last February in Dallas with lunch, tea service, and desserts. The Beverly Hills project has been in progress since at least 2022, when the City of Beverly Hills approved plans for a rooftop French restaurant. Beverly Hills' Monsieur Dior will be the second location for the restaurant; the first location opened in Paris in 2022, and Dior plans to expand with another location in Osaka, Japan, this year.

Seahorse opens today inside the recently renovated W New York - Union Square hotel at 201 Park Avenue South, at East 17th Street. The seafood brasserie comes from John McDonald's Mercer Street Hospitality, the group behind Soho's Lure Fishbar - which just celebrated its 20th anniversary under the direction of Preston Clark's cooking. Seahorse is one of McDonald's most ambitious projects yet: It has been in the works for more than three years, unfolding alongside the W's $100 million renovation of the historic Guardian Life building.

Rockwell believes that great restaurant design can profoundly enhance the dining experience, paralleling how set design impacts theatrical performances. The ambition is not to overshadow but to elevate.

Sirrah, a modern French restaurant in Manhattan's Meatpacking District, opens July 15, featuring a lavish design by UK-based studio Fettle. The space boasts elements like rich fabrics, burl oak paneling, and blown glass chandeliers.

David Rockwell's designs in restaurants blend theatrical elements that foster community and connection. His career reflects a pursuit of creative risks rather than just scaling projects.

Set N Rise is a semi-open-air Asian grill restaurant designed to reflect and celebrate the unique terraced landscapes of Bali. The project draws inspiration from terasering, the traditional Balinese rice terrace system, showcasing a harmony between architecture and nature.

Julie's in Holland Park, a bistro named after its founder, is highlighted for its stunning new interior and menu, embodying bohemian luxury since 1969.