Limor and Amir Chen, the owners of Delamina (Marylebone) and Delamina East (Shoreditch), have announced plans for a third restaurant – Delamina Townhouse – to open on Monday 28th October 2024 in Covent Garden.
Limor Chen, who recently published her debut cookbook My Tel Aviv Table, is the creative force behind the restaurants’ unique culinary style, drawing on her rich, eclectic heritage to deliver a menu that combines bold Eastern Mediterranean flavours with a health-conscious approach, and a focus on grilling and roasting complemented by the fragrant herbs and spices of the region.
The Chen’s existing restaurants have a large and loyal following, and the menu at Covent Garden will showcase a combination of their signature dishes alongside exciting new creations. They will be offering an à la carte menu for lunch and dinner, as well as their popular Eastern Mediterranean style brunch on weekends. A pre- and post-theatre menu will also be available.
Must-have Delamina classic dishes included will be the Charred cauliflower with lemon-infused crème fraiche, pomegranate molasses and seeds; Beef shawarma with dates and pine kernels, salad of house pickles, vegetables, herbs and tahini; and their hugely popular Kadayif nest of vanilla cheesecake cream, caramelised pecans and orange peel reduction.
These will be joined by new dishes, such as Arak-cured sea trout, mixed herbs and foamed labneh; Za’atar-marinated seafood on the plancha with golden beetroot aioli; Herby venison koftas on skewers, pistachio cream and barberries; and a Parfait of candied macadamia nuts, Irish cream and rose petals.
The food will be accompanied by a drinks list that includes distinctive and small-batch wines from across the Mediterranean, alongside house cocktails that incorporate the aromatic ingredients used in the kitchen.
The restaurant is located in a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, so Limor and Amir were careful to preserve the period features and original layout, refreshed by elements that reflect their love of light and texture. Plenty of soft furnishings, neutral colour tones, and abundant natural light combine to create a welcoming and uplifting environment. The restaurant has 110 seats comprising multiple dining areas, including a generous dining bar, two drawing rooms with fireplaces, and several private dining spaces, as well as a small outdoor terrace. Limor, as chef-patron and an established artist, has also created site-specific works for the restaurant. Her artwork integrates seamlessly with the surroundings, contributing to the overall aesthetic and adding layers of meaning and a personal touch to the dining experience.
Commenting on the new restaurant, Amir Chen stated: “Limor and I have been searching for several years for the perfect site that will allow us to develop a further expression of the Delamina cooking style and hospitality. When we came across this beautiful townhouse in Covent Garden it was love at first site; the light-filled interiors, period features and, of course, the central location, immediately appealed to us and naming it Delamina Townhouse was a natural impulse. We can’t wait to bring our cuisine to this vibrant part of London, with its eclectic mix of local residents, businesses, tourists and theatre goers. We’ve loved developing the menu and space of this new sister to our restaurant family, bringing exciting dishes alongside all-time favourites in a beautifully designed environment.”
Delamina Townhouse – 13-15 Tavistock Street, London WC2E 7PS
Reservations – 0204 586 5555 / info@delaminatownhouse.co.uk
Open daily: Monday-Friday Noon-11pm, Saturday/Sunday Brunch 10.30am-3.30pm, Saturday Dinner 4pm-11pm, Sunday Dinner 4pm-10pm
