Nela, the Amsterdam restaurant founded by chefs Hari Shetty and Ori Geller, alongside British entrepreneur Gilad Hayeem, is set to open its London outpost this autumn.

Occupying nearly 10,000 square feet at The Whiteley, Nela London will bring its distinctive approach to gastronomy and handcrafted spaces to the capital.

Meaning ‘pure,’ Nela embodies the restaurant’s philosophy of celebrating the fusion of live-fire cooking with high-quality, hand-selected ingredients. With its own street entrance, the restaurant will feature an open kitchen, offering guests a front-row seat to the culinary action. A 360° centrepiece bar will provide a carefully curated cocktail and drinks experience, complemented by a private dining room and outdoor terrace.

The menu will showcase the flame-cooked signatures that have made the Amsterdam location renowned, including vegetables and meats cooked over an open fire, alongside raw and cured dishes. Guests can also enjoy the restaurant’s signature Tiramisu of Nela, complete with coffee caviar.

Reimagined for the London dining scene, the dishes will take inspiration from both local and international ingredients.

“Following the success of our launch in Amsterdam, we’re very excited to share the Nela experience with London,” Shetty and Geller comment. “Our vision has always been to create a space where we can gather round the fire to share good food and drink with friends in a beautiful setting.

“The Whiteley is a unique place and, together with our incredible team, we can’t wait to create a destination within a destination for all lovers of great hospitality.”