Nino (also) sits down to eat
It’s official: the new version of Nino will open its doors on August 21. Six years after launching their wine cellar, Vincent de Ferluc and Anand Batdelger are evolving a project they had, in fact, envisioned from the very beginning. “The goal was always to create a kind of dining cellar,” Anand explains. The constraints of the space had other plans, and Nino was originally conceived as a wine cellar. Six years later, the initial project can finally take shape.
Together with interior designer Patrick Csajko—who previously designed the Pâquis arcade—the duo has reimagined the space. However, there was no question of turning Nino into a bar: the wine cellar remains at the heart of its identity. Guests can choose a bottle from the selection on offer, pay the corkage fee, and enjoy it on the premises. Two or three wines will also be served by the glass.
As for the dishes, the menu is intentionally short and simple: two types of charcuterie, two carefully sourced cheeses, house-made labneh, and tofu marinated in herbs grown in Geneva. Anand, who was born in Mongolia and has lived in Thailand and the Philippines, among other places, will gradually incorporate Asian influences into the menu. About fifteen seats will be available inside, plus a small back patio on nice days. No reservations required. The idea? Pick a bottle, take your time enjoying it, and then nibble on a few plates. A bar, yes. But Nino remains, above all, Nino.
