Chef Kevin Gillespie’s Restaurant Ends Its Run
*Nàdair*, ending a high-profile two-year run for the Zonolite Road dining room.
Michelin-recommended restaurant Nàdair in Woodland Hills will close June 27, citing unsustainable economics. Chef Kevin Gillespie's Scottish-Southern concept earned critical acclaim before shutting down after two years.
*Nàdair*, ending a high-profile two-year run for the Zonolite Road dining room.
Chef Kevin Gillespie’s Scottish-Southern concept opened in May 2024 in the former Floataway Café space. It quickly drew national attention for its wood-fire cooking and limited, ticketed seatings. Now, the restaurant cites economic pressures that made the operation unsustainable.
Nàdair earned recognition fast. It landed in the MICHELIN Guide’s 2025 American South selection as a Recommended spot. It also picked up a 2025 Snail of Approval from Slow Food Atlanta for its sourcing practices.
"We just can’t seem to achieve the economics needed to continue to do so," the restaurant wrote in an Instagram post, according to Rough Draft Atlanta.
The post thanked guests for trusting the restaurant with birthdays, anniversaries, and other big moments. It asked regulars and first-timers alike to give the team a chance to serve them one last time.
Nàdair is not alone in its struggle. Independent full-service restaurants across the country report razor-thin margins. Labor, food, and operating costs keep climbing.
Research from S&P Global and the National Restaurant Association underscores those same commodity and labor headwinds.
Earlier this year, Gillespie signaled a shift away from the day-to-day grind of the line. In February, he wrote an essay for Food & Wine stating he planned to step back to work on a book and pursue academic projects.
Although he reduced his daily kitchen presence, Nàdair’s public-facing materials continued to identify him closely with the restaurant. It remains unclear whether partners will rework the Zonolite Road space or look for a new operator after June 27.
Staff and management did not immediately respond to questions about severance or what comes next for the team.
Diners looking to book a final visit have been directed to the restaurant’s Resy page. The restaurant closed after service on June 27, marking the end of an era for one of the Valley’s most talked-about dining destinations.
This article was generated with AI assistance.