Mediterranean Restaurant Now Open At Former Melting Pot Location

WARRINGTON, PA — The family behind KC Prime steakhouse has opened a new Mediterranean restaurant at the Shops at Valley Square, in the space formerly occupied by The Melting Pot.

Ardana restaurant opened Monday, Dec. 2. The restaurant serves up dishes created with healthy and local ingredients. The menu includes signature small plates, fresh pastas, wood-fired pizza, salads, chops, and more. You can see the full menu here.

The restaurant has a full bar, serving local beers as well as an extensive variety of wines.

The ambiance is described as "sophisticated yet laid back" with the vision carried out by architect Niko Kotopoulos of Nest Studios and Diana Schwartz from DVS Interiors. Design elements feature fresh greenery and a giant Meyer lemon tree in the center of the dining room.

Ardana is operated by brothers Mike and Antoni Christou. In an interview with Patch earlier this fall, Mike Christou explained the concept of the restaurant is inspired by the village in Cyprus where their grandmother was raised. Ardana is the name of the small farming community where she grew up.

"We've always wanted to get into Mediterranean cuisine," said Mike Christou. "Everyone is trying to eat healthier and eat lighter, and Mediterranean cuisine lends itself to that."

The Christou family's background in the restaurant industry goes back nearly 40 years, when they opened the Golden Dawn diner in New Jersey. The family also operates KC Prime locations in Warrington and Lawrenceville, N.J.

The executive chef is Warrington native Nic Servis, who attended culinary school at MBIT. Servis previously worked as a chef at KC Prime.

The restaurant is open for dinner from 4 to 10 p.m. Reservations and more information is here.

Here's a look inside the restaurant: