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Our Story

Icarus is a story of ambition, beauty, and the eternal human desire to rise beyond limits. Inspired by the legendary Greek myth of the boy who dared to fly too close to the sun, the restaurant reimagines this timeless tale as an immersive dining experience where art, design, and culinary expression come together.

The space draws inspiration from the quiet grandeur of a European palace, layered with warmth and character. Bronze accents, gilded details, and aged wood create a sense of timeless elegance, while ornate cornices trace the ceilings like celestial lines catching the soft glow of amber light. Walls adorned with Greek inscriptions whisper fragments of poetry and myth, echoing stories of flight, courage, and fate.

At the heart of the restaurant stands the figure of Icarus, immortalised mid-flight with wings outstretched toward the horizon. Around him, birds cast in bronze and gold spiral upward, suspended in eternal ascent, a powerful symbol of ambition, movement, and the human spirit that dares to reach higher.

Chef Amit Puri

Culinary Consultant

Born and raised in Mumbai, Chef Amit Puri is a celebrated culinary consultant with over two decades of experience across India, the USA, Dubai, and Kuwait. Known for his philosophy that a great dish lies in its honesty and genuineness, Chef Amit’s approach to cuisine is modern, artistic, and deeply flavour-driven. His style blends traditional culinary foundations with contemporary techniques and global influences, creating dishes that are both familiar and innovative.

For Icarus Restaurant, Dubai, Chef Amit Puri collaborated with our team as a culinary consultant, contributing his expertise to the development of the restaurant’s concept and menu. His ability to reinterpret comfort flavours through a modern lens helped shape a dining experience that reflects creativity, balance, and a strong sense of culinary identity.

Shatbhi Basu

Bar Consultant

Shatbhi Basu is one of the most respected pioneers in the world of beverages and mixology. An alumna of IHM Mumbai (Class of 1980), she has spent decades shaping the bar industry as a consultant, educator, and author. Known for her deep understanding of wines, spirits, and flavour profiles, she has designed and launched numerous bar programs, curated signature beverage menus, and trained teams to deliver exceptional drinking experiences.

Honoured as India’s first woman bartender, she continues to inspire the industry with her innovative approach to mixology and her passion for creating drinks that are balanced, expressive, and memorable.

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