Leola, a new culinary destination by Chef Scott Conant, opens at Baha Mar in The Bahamas

Here’s a detailed overview of the announcement about LEOLA, Chef Scott Conant’s new restaurant at Baha Mar in The Bahamas:

About LEOLA
- Location: Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, Nassau, The Bahamas
- Opening: November 2025
- Founder: Chef Scott Conant, two-time James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author, and Food Network personality.
- Concept: A refined Italian dining experience blending soulful cuisine with approachable luxury.

Design & Atmosphere
- Size: 8,800 sq. ft.
- Seating: 106-seat main dining room, 130-seat outdoor terrace, two bars, and a private dining room.
- Style: Inspired by a 1920s Italian speakeasy.
- Features: Velvet furnishings, gilded detailing, ornate chandeliers, and warm ambient lighting curated by RH.

Menu Highlights
Signature Dishes:
- 100-Layer Eggplant Parmigiana with pomodoro sauce and basil
- Farro & Vegetable Risotto with Short Rib ragu “Genovese Style”
- Pasta al Pomodoro (chef’s iconic dish)
- Rigatoni with jumbo lump crab and Calabrian chili bottarga pangrattato
- Foie Gras Tortelli in balsamico tradizionale
- Veal Parmigiano (serves 4–6) with burrata and basil salad

Beverage Program:
- Extensive Old World wine list, especially Italian Barolo vintages
- Robust cocktail menu

Culinary & Cultural Context
LEOLA joins Baha Mar’s impressive lineup of celebrity chef venues, including:
- Jon Batiste’s Jazz Club
- Marcus Samuelsson’s Fish + Chop House
- Daniel Boulud’s Café Boulud
- Dario Cecchini’s Carna

Vision
Chef Conant describes LEOLA as a dream realized, inspired by the beauty and spirit of The Bahamas. The name is a playful twist on leone (Italian for lion) and a tribute to his grandfather.

✨ LEOLA positions itself as a culinary landmark in the Caribbean, combining Conant’s signature soulful Italian cooking with the glamour of Baha Mar’s luxury resort setting.