It’s time for another Tile Addict classic – tiled restaurants. Adding drama, design, and a whole new dimension to dining, tiled restaurants will forever be favourite finds of ours, and here are five more making waves.
1) Kioku in London, UK
Mixing wood, stone, and zellige, Studio Pirajean Lees makes reference to the travels of Kioku’s head chef. Natural beauty sits front and centre with honey toned wood forming furniture, shelving, and architectural accents, as well as a contrasting checkerboard that flows across the floor. A soft stone in a charming French pattern creates pockets of light whilst the oxblood strips of zellige offer drama with designer finesse.
2) Restaurant Bennies in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Designed by Studio Elèn Letort, the interior of Restaurant Bennies follows its foodie mantra – keep it simple. Plain white walls and a concrete floor form the basis of the space whilst unique wooden seating and a pastel yellow kitchenette add a touch of intrigue. Off to the side a delightful tiled feature in black and aqua draws the eye with its stripes and checks.
3) Somewhere in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
A striking sea of green floods the walls, ceilings, and seating of Somewhere, designed by architecture and interior studio Verhaal. More textured tiles in shades of oatmeal curve around the bar where a pair of painted palm trees form whimsical decor.
4) Zizou in Los Angeles, USA
Worldly influences seep from every pore of this intriguing restaurant. Designed and created by owners Maati Zoutina and Boris Macquin, Zizou’s cosy atmosphere is achieved with warm, natural elements, handcrafted, artisanal finishes, and an eclectic mix of styles. Patterned Moroccan tiles, perfectly imperfect zellige in red, yellow, and green, and textured pieces artfully zone the floors and walls, creating an inviting warren of nooks to enjoy.
5) Trenkaclosques in Castelló, Spain
Forest green tiles specially made by Decocer have pride of place in this otherwise neutral space designed by Armonic Consultores. Swooping around each side of the bar and up the wall, these textured elongated metros offer liveliness and movement to the restaurant’s interior whilst a patchwork of sandy hexagons form a subtle feature behind the drinks.
A new post by Hanna Simpson, Diary of a Tile Addict, March 2025.