Chef Meir Adoni Brings His Mediterranean Vision to Costa del Sol
In the heart of Nueva Andalucía, one of Marbella’s most elegant and tranquil neighbourhoods, Samna is a Mediterranean fusion restaurant quietly making waves on the Costa del Sol. The visionary behind it is internationally acclaimed chef Meir Adoni, who also hosts exclusive monthly Chef’s Table dinners. Day-to-day, Executive Chef Olha Kovernikova leads the kitchen, while General Manager Todor Parvin oversees the restaurant. Samna feels almost like an oceanic sanctuary. A striking wave-like wooden ceiling mimics the movement of the sea, while deep-blue glass columns and raw black marble give the room a distinctive identity, far removed from the usual Marbella flash. A biodynamic lighting system gradually shifts from warm sunset tones to a darker, more intimate evening glow. We hit the jackpot on the night we visited: Adoni himself was there. Samna Marbella features and open kitchen, where Chef Meir Adoni and his team prepare his internationally acclaimed dishes blending traditional Middle Eastern and North African flavours with classical French training and global culinary techniques. Just like a composer blends individual musical notes into a single symphony, Chef Adoni harmonises ingredients from all corners of the...
