ALISA: WINE&FRIENDS - MODERN GREEK RESTAURANT

Location: 1009 ABBOT KINNEY BLVD, VENICE, CALIFORNIA
Designed and executed in 2024-2025
Scope: INTERIOR DESIGN, ART DIRECTION AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
2600 sq.ft

Alisa’s interior design embraces the elegance of minimalism with rich, natural textures and Mediterranean influences. The walls, finished with a soft beige plastered effect, create a soothing backdrop to the space, while an overhead ceiling fan adds a touch of movement and comfort. The dining area features wooden tables, each topped with handcrafted zellige tiles, adding a unique touch of artistry and texture. The natural elements are enhanced by sculptural oversized vintage terracotta lamps, each a giant vessel transformed into a work of art, their handwoven wild lampshades casting a softened special glow.

The design continues with carefully curated details that pay homage to Mediterranean charm. A rich array of hand-formed tiles lines the walls of the fireplace, offering texture and depth, while a wooden wine cellar offers an expansive variety of wines, inviting guests to explore the restaurant’s carefully selected wine offerings. Aged brass elements throughout the space, from light fixtures to small accents, introduce a vintage feel, and a collection of wall art, including seashell-shaped clay objects, evokes the essence of the sea. The overall effect is a space where earthy tones, blue accents, and a timeless design come together, creating the perfect environment for every gathering—whether it’s a romantic evening, a family dinner, or a gathering of friends.

Alisa greek restaurant — Alisa: Wine and Friends - restaurant

Alisa greek restaurant design — Alisa: Wine and Friends - restaurant

Restaurant interior — Alisa: Wine and Friends - restaurant

Greek restaurant interior — Alisa: Wine and Friends - restaurant

Palm-blade ceiling fan over a glazed wall of vertical tiles in black and bronze, backlit stone niches with ceramics beyond — Alisa: Wine and Friends - restaurant interior design

Oak display grid with Greek-patterned vases, plaster bust and candlesticks over a skirted banquette and round walnut table — Alisa: Wine and Friends - restaurant interior design

Sunlit dining room with tiled tables, wicker-seat chairs, palm ceiling fans and a striped scalloped awning at the window — Alisa: Wine and Friends - restaurant interior design

Clamshell wall sconce glowing in low evening sun, the awning's scalloped shadow cast across the plaster wall — Alisa: Wine and Friends - restaurant interior design

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