Since 2019, when Manos and Katerina opened “mano à mano” in Neo Rysio, through to a new chapter that began in 2024 with Chef Lambrini joining the kitchen and becoming a co-owner, the philosophy has remained clear and consistent: to serve carefully prepared street food, generous portions and plenty of creativity, ensuring that every new creation has something of its own to say. Here, the flavours and the name go hand in hand, as the team continues to develop its unique concept and win over more and more loyal customers.

At “mano à mano”, fresh ingredients are carefully combined with a real understanding of how flavours work together, taking you on a series of memorable culinary journeys that you will appreciate with every visit. This playful approach to flavour is perhaps the restaurant’s most recognisable characteristic. The burger is treated as a carefully crafted composition, balancing textures, flavours and intensities, with ingredients that may occasionally seem unexpected together but ultimately create combinations that are distinctive and hard to forget.

Burgers to fall in love with

The menu features “mano à mano”’s now much-loved all-time classic burgers, favourites among regulars and increasingly popular with new visitors. The Masterpiece delivers rich, earthy flavours, combining truffle mayonnaise, mushroom duxelles, caramelised onion, truffle salami and Parmesan sauce, while the No Regrets brings together grilled bacon, tartare sauce, iceberg lettuce and a fried egg for a particularly indulgent street food experience.

Alongside them, the Chicken Royale, Golden Buzzer, Mad King and Piggy Pop join a host of other choices, creating a menu that keeps its established favourites while always leaving room for new ideas.

The foundations of the menu are carefully considered and made to specific standards. The beef burgers are made with 100% beef, shaped into generous 180g patties, while particular attention is also given to the buns, which need to hold the generous fillings while still allowing their own flavour to shine through.

And, of course, no burger is complete without the chips: classic, country-style or sweet potato fries. If you are a sweet potato fan, the latter may well become an instant favourite.

The Joy of unexpected combinations

If there is one thing “mano à mano” has demonstrated throughout its seven years, it is that the team loves experimenting. Combinations such as mango chutney with talagani cheese or honey-glazed chicken with basil mayonnaise have appeared on the menu and continue to showcase the creativity and way of thinking behind the kitchen.

The food, after all, passes directly through their own hands, and this close connection with everything that comes out of the kitchen is an important part of the identity they have created.

And if you don’t fancy a burger…

The street food spirit continues with burritos, sandwiches, club sandwiches, hot dogs and plenty of other options, including pasta dishes and refreshing salads, all packed with fresh ingredients and plenty of colour.

Crepes also have a special place on the menu. With the savoury options, guests can create their own combination from a wide selection of cold meats, cheeses, vegetables, sauces and extras.

The sweet crepes are just as generous, with pralines, chocolate, salted caramel, biscuits and nuts, alongside more indulgent and highly sought-after creations such as the Dubai Chocolate and Lotus Banoffee crepes. They make the perfect way to round off a meal, but are equally tempting as a dessert in their own right, whether enjoyed on the go or at the restaurant.

A little more room to stay awhile

More recently, “mano à mano” has also placed greater emphasis on the experience of those who choose to eat in. The interior has been refreshed with the addition of sofas, creating more comfortable corners for groups to relax and enjoy their food.

When the weather is favourable, there is also an outdoor area, as well as the garden directly opposite the restaurant, where you can enjoy your favourite street food at a more leisurely pace.

All of these elements reflect the overall philosophy of “mano à mano”: to serve burgers with a distinctive identity, crepes tailored to your own tastes and new flavours born in the kitchen from a sense of curiosity that remains very much alive among the team.

And perhaps that is the most important thing of all: the food at “mano à mano” is created by people who still genuinely enjoy creating.

Tip 1: “mano à mano” is open daily from 14:00 to 24:00, except on Sundays, which are reserved as the team’s day off.

Tip 2: Orders can be placed by phone or through the “mano à mano” website, as well as via e-food, BOX and Wolt.