01Party Jollof
₦18,500
Party-style Nigerian jollof rice cooked over wood fire, char-grilled chicken and caramelised plantain.
Nigeria
Abuja · Nigeria
Where Nigeriameets the world.
A contemporary dining experience celebrating the richness of Nigerian cuisine alongside exceptional flavours from around the world.
Our Story
One table.Many worlds.
From the smoky richness of suya to the delicate balance of internationally inspired cuisine, Lumière celebrates the flavours that connect cultures. Every plate is an invitation to experience something familiar, something unexpected, and something unforgettable.
We buy from Nigerian farms, markets and smokehouses, and we cook with technique learned in Lyon, Tokyo and Lagos. Nothing here is simplified for anyone's palate.
2018
Est.
40
Covers
12
Cuisines
The Lumière Experience
Four things we refuse to compromise.
01
Local Roots
Authentic Nigerian ingredients, traditions and flavours.
02
Global Influence
Techniques and inspiration drawn from kitchens around the world.
03
Modern Craft
Classic flavours presented through a contemporary lens.
04
Hospitality
Exceptional service designed around the guest.
The Menu
From the heart of Nigeria to the flavours of the world.
01
02Suya
₦16,000
Char-grilled yaji-spiced beef skewers, red onion, tomato and a squeeze of lime.
Nigeria
03Beef Tenderloin
₦38,000
Premium grilled tenderloin, seasonal vegetables and a red wine jus.
France
04Pounded Yam & Egusi
₦22,000
Silken pounded yam with a rich melon-seed egusi, bitter leaf and slow-braised beef.
Nigeria
05Truffle Pasta
₦27,000
Handmade tagliolini, parmesan cream and shaved black truffle.
Italy
06Grilled Tilapia
₦23,500
Whole tilapia scored and grilled over charcoal, fresh herbs, chilli and lime.
West Africa
Signature Dish
Smoked Suya Beef Tenderloin
Premium Nigerian-inspired spice, charcoal smoke, seasonal vegetables and our signature house jus.
Discover the story behind the dishThe Kitchen
Chef Amara Laurent
Executive Chef & Culinary Director
Amara grew up between her grandmother's kitchen in Enugu and the pastry sections of Lyon and Paris. She learned to pound yam before she learned to make a beurre blanc, and she has never accepted that the two belong to different worlds.
After a decade across Europe, she came home to open Lumière with a single rule for the kitchen: no Nigerian dish is simplified for a foreign palate, and no international dish is served without a reason for being on this table.
“We don't choose between tradition and innovation. We let them speak to each other.”
The Rooms
Four rooms. One evening.
Arrive for a drink in the lounge, eat under lantern light on the terrace, or close the door on the private room and make the night entirely yours.
The Dining Room
Forty covers under low light, dark timber and hand-woven textile screens. The heart of the house.
The Terrace
Open-air tables under lanterns and palms, with the Abuja skyline behind you.
The Lounge
Velvet, brass and a long marble bar — for the drink before, or the one after.
Private Dining
One table, twelve seats, a door that closes. Yours for the evening.
Guests
In their words.
The jollof arrived and the whole table went quiet. Then the tenderloin arrived and it happened again.
Sofia M.
Anniversary dinner
I've eaten in Lagos, London and Paris. This is the first place that made all three feel like one menu.
Daniel A.
Table for two
We hosted twelve guests in the private room. Not one detail was missed, and the egusi was better than my mother's — don't tell her.
Ngozi K.
Private celebration
Demonstration website — testimonials are fictional.
Private Dining
Your moment.Your table.
Birthdays, anniversaries, corporate dinners, weddings and proposals — planned to the last detail by a team that does this every week.
Plan Your Private Dining ExperienceReservations
Your table is waiting.
Tell us when you'd like to join us and we'll confirm by phone or email. For parties of nine or more, our private dining team will take it from here.
Hours
- Monday – Thursday12:00 – 22:00
- Friday – Saturday12:00 – 23:30
- Sunday13:00 – 21:00
