Chef Gregoire Berger on his first Abu Dhabi restaurant Solenn: 'It's time to be happy'
For much of his career in the UAE, chef Gregoire Berger has been associated with Dubai's fine dining scene. The French chef is best known for his time at Michelin-starred Ossiano at Atlantis The Palm , where his intricate approach to cooking resulted in international recognition and accolades . After leaving Ossiano at the end of 2024, he opened Kraken Dubai, a refined seafood restaurant with a…
Chef Gregoire Berger, renowned for his time at Michelin-starred Ossiano in Dubai, has opened Solenn, his first restaurant in Abu Dhabi. The Mediterranean eatery, which opened in August, marks Berger's shift from Dubai's fine dining scene to Abu Dhabi's culinary landscape.
Berger describes the change as a move to a more relaxed dining format, inspired by the city's unique rhythm. Solenn offers a slower-paced, leisurely dining experience, evoking the beauty of an "amazing fragrance of lemon trees" and the ambiance of a sunny day in the South of France.
The menu reflects Berger's haute cuisine background, with innovative dishes like the Illusion of a Tomato, a sophisticated twist on a classic tomato salad. Despite his culinary expertise, Berger emphasizes that Solenn is not about pretentiousness, but rather about offering delicious, high-quality food in a relaxed setting.
Berger's approach to the restaurant business has evolved, with his current focus on entrepreneurship and creating opportunities for the next generation. He describes his outlook as one of happiness and contentment, acknowledging that professional success has played a part in this mindset. However, his career is far from over and he remains open to future endeavors.
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