One Bite, You’re One of Us: Phatty Experience

Program - Hospitality / Restaurant

  • Phase - Interior Design

  • Stage - Under Construction

  • Area - 75sqm

  • Interior Design made by Mantaray Studio

  • Client - Urban Horeca Tastes

One Bite, You’re One of Us: Phatty Restaurant - Bucharest, Romania

One Bite, You’re one of Us

Phatty brings a fresh perspective to Bucharest’s food scene — a smashed burger restaurant where bold design meets community, warmth, and fun. With its open kitchen, stainless steel aesthetic, vibrant accents, and playful lighting, Phatty creates a welcoming, dynamic space where dining and design come together in perfect harmony.

Atmosphere & Style
The star of the space is the open kitchen, where guests can witness the art of making smashed burgers first-hand. From the very beginning, the client envisioned a restaurant built around transparency and honesty — what better way to express that than by keeping the kitchen fully open and spotless?

This idea became the spark that shaped the entire design: the aesthetics of stainless steel were carried beyond the kitchen, creating a bold and cohesive visual language throughout the restaurant. The result is a space where culinary craft and design come together seamlessly, reflecting both precision and warmth.

Materials & Accents
Stainless steel surfaces, textured walls, and soft lighting form a neutral backdrop for the burgundy accents, custom furniture, and bold graphic elements that animate the space. A mix of smooth and tactile finishes — from tiled tabletops to fabric seating — adds subtle richness while preserving a cohesive aesthetic. Minimalist lines merge with contrasting colors, abstract shapes, and hand-crafted metal details to create an atmosphere that feels both welcoming and dynamic.

Lighting
Lighting is carefully integrated to enhance the spatial experience. Linear fixtures, soft glows, and accent lights highlight key areas — the bar, dining spaces, and decorative elements — shaping a warm yet energetic ambiance throughout the restaurant. Custom lightboxes add a subtle retro touch while maintaining the dynamic, vibrant atmosphere, creating a playful contrast with the minimalist design.

Furniture & Comfort
Custom-designed furniture extends the stainless steel aesthetic beyond the open kitchen, blending functionality with creativity. Ergonomic seating, versatile tables, and well-planned layouts ensure comfort for every guest — whether dropping in for a quick bite or settling in for a longer stay.

Holistic Experience
Phatty offers more than great food — it creates a genuine sense of belonging. Through the seamless dialogue between interior design, branding, and spatial planning, every visit feels both familiar and exciting — a place where design and dining merge in perfect harmony.

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