Restaurant Eat Me

Eat Me | A Journey Rediscovered

Located in Lausanne, Eat Me has always been more than a restaurant. It is a place shaped by human connection, shared moments and discovery.

From the very first step, words, objects and atmosphere invite curiosity and belonging. Carefully curated artifacts, books, ceramics and textiles tell stories gathered from around the world, creating a journey where guests feel transported somewhere both familiar and unexpected.

The challenge was not simply to redesign the space. Despite several previous interior renovations, something essential still felt missing. While the restaurant had evolved over time, the space lacked personality and a stronger emotional connection to its own identity.

The ambition was never to reinvent Eat Me. It was to reveal more of what made it meaningful.

The project was guided by a clear philosophy:

Identity → Design → Emotion → Behavior

Identity became the starting point. Design became the language. Emotion became the goal. And behavior became the outcome.

Rather than approaching the revamp as a purely aesthetic exercise, the intervention focused on creating a cohesive and inspired narrative throughout the restaurant. The layout was carefully reworked to improve flow, intimacy and comfort. A layered lighting strategy introduced warmth and atmosphere, while natural textured materials added richness and tactility. Integrated acoustic solutions transformed the sensory experience, creating a calmer and more immersive environment.

Curated objects, greenery and meaningful details became essential storytelling elements, reinforcing Eat Me’s identity and creating stronger emotional resonance. One of the most meaningful gestures was the reintroduction of the original Eat Me shutters, reconnecting loyal guests with familiar memories and creating a subtle bridge between the restaurant’s past and present.

The result is a space that no longer feels simply designed, but truly lived in.

Warm, layered and immersive, Eat Me invites guests to slow down, stay longer and connect. More than a restaurant, it becomes a place people remember — and a place they want to return to.