The new restaurant brings Levantine cuisine, contemporary interpretations of regional dishes and a Mediterranean-inspired cocktail programme to the luxury hotel.
Pune, 29 October 2026: Ventive Hospitality Ltd has announced the launch of YA:LA, a Levantine restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Pune, expanding the company’s luxury food and beverage portfolio.
The restaurant’s design draws on the earthy colour palette and craft traditions of the Levant, reinterpreted in a contemporary setting. The launch reflects Ventive Hospitality’s focus on developing distinctive food and beverage experiences within its hospitality properties.
The addition supports Marriott’s expansion strategy, aligning with latest hotel openings.Levantine Cuisine with Contemporary Interpretations
YA:LA’s kitchen is led by Lebanese Head Chef Mohamad Hammady. The menu draws on the culinary traditions of the Levant while exploring their connections with neighbouring regions.
Combining familiar flavours and traditional techniques with contemporary interpretations, the dishes emphasise food designed for sharing. The restaurant’s bar complements the menu with a Mediterranean-inspired cocktail programme featuring herbs, citrus, spices and unconventional flavour combinations.
Ventive Hospitality’s Approach to Food and Beverage
Ventive Hospitality has developed its food and beverage portfolio through the planning, conceptualisation and operation of restaurant spaces designed to become distinctive offerings within their respective cities.
Commenting on the launch, Ranjit Batra, CEO of Ventive Hospitality Ltd, said:
“Food and beverage has always been very close to me personally, and it has been an important part of how we think about hospitality at Ventive. We have always stayed ahead of the curve by setting new trends. YALA is very much a reflection of that approach. It has been created with deep respect for the food, culture, music and people who gather around its tables. The restaurant celebrates the stories we bring with us and the new ones created along the way.”
Expanding the Luxury Dining Offering in Pune
YA:LA further broadens the food and beverage offering at The Ritz-Carlton, Pune. The launch also supports Ventive Hospitality’s approach to asset enhancement and long-term value creation through the development of distinctive dining experiences within its hospitality portfolio.
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