Gallika opened its second restaurant in La Défense – Defense

The specialized establishment in Greek bowls and pitas opened its second location in the business district at the end of April.

Located at the foot of the Trinity Tower, in place of the former Pi² Pi² restaurant, this Gallika covers about sixty square meters. It has around twenty indoor seating and an additional forty outdoor terrace seats. The restaurant is freely accessible to both skyscraper occupants and passersby.

After being hit hard during the coronavirus crisis, the restaurant industry seems to be bouncing back in the western business district of Paris. Jean-Philippe Selle and Julien Gantheret, the founders of Gallika, believe in the potential of La Défense for their brand. “La Défense has strong potential for our brand,” says Jean-Philippe Selle. This restaurant, slightly off the beaten path, does not seem to deter the two managers. “There are 4,000 people in this tower, which is full,” adds Jean-Philippe Selle.

A gamble on the towers of La Défense that appears to be paying off for now. Greek recipes have clearly won over the employees of the business district. “The restaurant at Les Corolles is doing very well. We are beyond our expectations,” enthuses Jean-Philippe Selle. “Despite unpredictable weather, holidays, and May long weekends, the customers are showing up,” adds Julien Gantheret, proud of the success of their first location.

And Gallika’s appetite is not stopping there. The chain plans to open a third restaurant in the Michelet district, at the foot of the Lightwell building, by the end of the summer – a little delayed.

The Gallika restaurant at the Trinity Tower is open Monday to Friday, between 11:30 am and 2:30 pm.