The chef behind a popular catering and private chef service has made a home in the GTA. At Omnia Restaurant & Lounge, chef Ariel Marciano serves up a unique fusion of Mediterranean and Asian flavours, in a bustling restaurant and lounge where — between nightly DJs, special entertainment and shisha sessions — there is always something happening.
With a dress code as well as black and gold accents on green velvet seating, this restaurant offers a lavish downtown Toronto vibe in Woodbridge.
“We want it to be a place you can bring your date, bring your business partner, bring a birthday celebration or have a girls night out,” says Marciano. “It can be whatever you want it to be.”
Marciano, head chef at Omnia, met the restaurant’s owner through Marciano’s catering business, Chef de la Mesa, which he launched during the pandemic. Known for his elevated, in-home dining experiences and more than 11,000 Instagram followers, Marciano aims to make every event feel regal.
At Omnia, he brings this philosophy to life with golden-costumed dancers, drummers and DJs spinning a mix of house, Spanish and Arabic music, tailored to the crowd.
After 9:30 p.m., guests at Omnia can enjoy high-quality Middle Eastern shisha in a space with well-spaced tables and booths, ensuring a separate dining experience for those who prefer not to partake.
The menu features Asian-influenced Mediterranean dishes, like the popular roasted branzino and the striking black
forest pasta with squid ink gnocchetti, caramelized onions, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes that’s topped with a chili- enhanced teriyaki cream sauce.
For an Instagram-worthy experience, try the nigiri, presented in a black suitcase with a premium selection, including
hamachi, salmon and bluefin tuna, creating an immersive and colourful display.
Visit Omnia Restaurant & Lounge at 100 Regina Rd., Woodbridge.
