A new Mediterranean restaurant on Ipswich Waterfront has set a date for its grand opening after welcoming its first customers.
Riviera D’Amour, at the former A-Listers at Aurora venue, will hold its official opening on November 19, according to owner Hasan Orman.
The restaurant began welcoming customers as part of a soft launch on October 28, having undergone several weeks of refurbishment.
Mr Orman said Ipswich's mayor has been invited to the grand opening and is expected to attend, with Ipswich MP Jack Abbott and Ipswich Town players among other potential guests.
He said: “People can come and visit before but it’s just a soft launch at the moment. The grand opening is just a couple of weeks away.
“I’m really looking forward to it, it’s going to be great.
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“Everyone who’s come to the soft launch has really enjoyed it and we’ve had great feedback, so the customers seem really pleased with the venue.”
Riviera D’Amour is Mr Orman's latest venture in the town, with the businessman also behind Ocean Fish Platter in Ipswich.
Previous plans for the restaurant included an upstairs dining area overlooking the marina, around 10 tables on its outdoor balcony, a piano and open kitchen window. Downstairs, the venue has a bar and lounge.
Mr Orman said: “We’ve got a piano upstairs and live music and we’re very happy.
“Everyone has said they think we’re doing a great job in Ipswich, which we’re very happy about.
“I love it, I enjoy it all and being in Ipswich. Every penny we make, we spend in Ipswich making it better.”
The venue occupies the former A-Listers at Aurora building, which closed earlier this year.
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