GAIA

At 50 Dover Street in Mayfair, Gaia opened in December 2023 as the London outpost of a brand founded in Dubai by restaurateur Evgeny Kuzin and chef Izu Ani, with Greek chef Orestis Kotefas contributing to the menu. Named after the Greek goddess of Earth, the concept draws from traditional Hellenic home cooking, emphasizing fresh seafood, mezze, and family-style sharing with premium ingredients. Following success in Dubai, Doha, and Monte Carlo, the London venue brings refined Greek-Mediterranean cuisine to one of the capital’s most affluent districts, opposite the Ritz. It has garnered attention for its theatrical presentations and bold flavors, appealing to groups seeking celebratory dinners or bachelor parties in a glamorous setting.

The palatial interior blends neoclassical elements with modern luxury: domed arches, Hellenic statues, limestone walls, azure accents, marble surfaces, and oversized chandeliers create a grand yet inviting space. A central raw bar displays fresh catches on crushed ice, evoking a Cycladic market, while tables range from intimate setups to larger configurations suited for sharing. Staff perform tableside service—slicing carpaccio, twirling pasta, or portioning mains—adding engaging ritual. The atmosphere begins relaxed at lunch and intensifies in evenings with a cosmopolitan crowd, maintaining polished energy ideal for extended meals.

Sharing drives the experience, with dishes arriving sequentially. Raw and meze options include sea bream carpaccio sliced on the bone with infused olive oils, tzatziki, spanakopita, or Greek salad. Pastas feature lobster linguine or prawn varieties praised for depth. Mains spotlight daily seafood prepared grilled, baked, or fried (market-priced, often £100+ per kilo for whole fish like John Dory or red mullet), alongside moussaka or lamb preparations. Desserts deliver indulgence: filo mille-feuille assembled tableside, blueberry pie with yoghurt ice cream, or frozen yoghurt with caramel walnuts.

A shared dinner with drinks typically exceeds £200-300 per person, reflecting luxury sourcing and the upscale Mayfair location among Greek restaurants. The pricing suits the spectacle and quality.

Direct bookings can be made online at gaia-restaurants.com/london/gaia-london (via their reservation system or SevenRooms), through OpenTable, or by phone at +44 20 3961 0000.

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