An Island in Chamberí

A long time ago, in the heart of the Mediterranean, there was an island called Araia- a meeting place between East and West. From this encounter, three cultures were born - Yalmar, Ouzalim and Valmyra- who lived together in harmony until a great earthquake erased them from the map and from memory.

Today, from Madrid, we imagine the island has surfaced once again. We don't seek to recreate an exact past, but rather to reimagine it freely and respectfully- though flavors, aromas and wines that evoke what might once have been.

Differences did not divide, they enriched: other skin tones, languages and ways of seeing the world intertwined, giving rise to a unique cultural richness.

Dining becomes a way to belong- to meet friends, to make new ones, to share curiosity and joy. We want to be your hosts, but also your friends; a community of food lovers, wine enthusiasts, design dreamers and music seekers gathered around a table.

Araia is our tribute to an imagined culture- a place where the imagined past and the present meet at a table. A space to share flavors, stories and moments.