Press release for Capo restaurant by CGA

Capo is a Mediterranean restaurant conceived by Carl Gerges Architects, paying tribute to the sun, overlooking one of the world’s most beloved coasts. 

Set on Batroun’s historic waterfront, the restaurant is imbued with warm tints and yellow accents that simulate natural sunlight. Classic white tablecloths give off a Brasserie feel, while elegant Iroko wood dominates the space from wall to ceiling, blending seamlessly with the terrace’s paneling and the Jordanian Travertino floor. 

The textured yellow bar takes center stage: its design is an interpretation of solar rays, handmade with a mix of sand and resin. Towering over the bar, a hand-crafted chandelier made from 200 pieces of individually-mounted glass, cascades at 4 descending levels. Sconces made from the same speckled material decorate the walls, allowing moody lighting to bathe the venue in golden hues. All executed by Lebanese artist Nelsy Massoud, the glass fixtures reflect natural sunlight during the day, and emanate ochre light at night.

Developed by Jamil Saab & Co, the restaurant extends into an outdoor shaded terrace, which invites a fresh breeze past sunset. With a menu by award-winning chef Youssef Akiki, guests can feast on Levantine-inspired meals, and sip intricate cocktails by the “Butler’s Bar”, whilst soaking in the sunny landscape. Embracing the hotel’s hedonistic slow-living approach, “Capo” is the epitome of tasteful Lebanese exuberance: a place where culture and luxury meet, under the sun’s complete cycle, am to pm.