NOEMA Bar And Restaurant

Opening in spring 2021, in the traditional heart of Mykonos town, Nōema is a hybrid space designed to inspire a strong sense of community and place. 

With a contemporary Greek restaurant, an open-air bar, a concept store, and an eclectic line-up of live music, Nōema embodies the easy-going joie de vivre of the Greek islands. 

What is Nōema? Nōema is the Greek word for ‘meaning’ or ‘substance’. Distilling the culinary traditions and cultural heritage of the Cyclades to their essence, Nōema is a modern interpretation of this timeless, organic way of life. 

“My motivation to open Nōema was a combination of falling in love with the island of Mykonos and very much the people of Greece,” says owner Richard Caring, the legendary British restaurateur. “The warmth, relaxed culture, and the desire to celebrate and enjoy life at every opportunity.”

Everything is inspired by what people have done for centuries in the Cyclades, using wind, sun, smoke, and fire to pickle, ferment, cure, and char-grill whatever seasonal treasure the soil and sea provide. This nose-to-tail approach is the root of Nōema’s culinary philosophy.

A SECRET GARDEN FOR STARLIT GATHERINGS

Evenings at Nōema evolve organically, from Aegean aperitifs and sharing plates to unplugged live sessions and impromptu DJ set after-hours.

Nōema’s open kitchen, bar, and salon radiate from the enclosed courtyard, creating a seamless transition between loosely defined areas for eating, drinking, and dancing.

THE COURTYARD, OR AVLI, IS THE HEART OF THE CYCLADIC HOME

a secret garden, protected from the elements, where family and friends come together to eat and drink, talk and dance, under the light of the moon.

A curated collection of summer essentials - Housed in a whitewashed Pavilion, the concept store embodies Nōema’s Greek soul and nomadic spirit.

The signature line, Prao, designed by Marios Schwab, captures the effortless elegance of Greek island style.

Capsule collections by Ancient Greek Sandals, androgynous basics by Parthenis, Norma Kamali and Eres swimwear, kaftans by Lemlem, and Castaner espadrilles are some of the timeless wares that will change with the seasons.

“These humble island houses are the archetype of modern architecture.” Casting a new light on the stripped-back Cycladic aesthetic, Nōema was conceived by design consultancy Lambs & Lions, in collaboration with Greek architects K-Studio.

The subtle design riffs on contrasting elements of raw concrete, polished cement, textured tiles, and dark wood.

An oasis in the white-hot blaze of Mykonos town - Nōema is discreetly located in the back alleys of Chora, the poetic harbor town of Mykonos.

Beyond the designer boutiques and glamorous bars is a labyrinth of pure white lanes, red-domed churches, and smooth-edged houses that fit together like a perfectly imagined puzzle.

At the end of a narrow passageway, Nōema is hidden in the heart of this dazzling settlement, its entrance framed by oversized amphorae painted black.