Steven Halmaghi (Jayd), Christelle Borja (BNP Paribas Securities Services), Frédéric Sabban (Deloitte) and Assia Benamar (Loyens & Loeff) shared their favourite lunch spots with Delano. Photos: Guy Wolff/Maison Moderne

Steven Halmaghi (Jayd), Christelle Borja (BNP Paribas Securities Services), Frédéric Sabban (Deloitte) and Assia Benamar (Loyens & Loeff) shared their favourite lunch spots with Delano. Photos: Guy Wolff/Maison Moderne

Delano asked four professionals in the financial sector about their favourite places to eat lunch. Here’s what they had to share.

Steven Halmaghi’s “go-to choices” at Athena are gyros or moussaka. Photo: Guy Wolff/Maison Moderne

Steven Halmaghi’s “go-to choices” at Athena are gyros or moussaka. Photo: Guy Wolff/Maison Moderne

“My favourite lunch spot is Athena,” says Steven Halmaghi, founder of Jayd. “I love Greek food and Athena never disappoints. My go-to choices are gyros or moussaka.”

The Spot Luxembourg has “all the ingredients for a perfect lunch break,” says Christelle Borja. Photo: Guy Wolff/Maison Moderne

The Spot Luxembourg has “all the ingredients for a perfect lunch break,” says Christelle Borja. Photo: Guy Wolff/Maison Moderne

For Christelle Borja, private capital investment support group manager at BNP Paribas Securities Services, “The Spot Luxembourg is my go-to place! It gathers all the ingredients for a perfect lunch break: Renato’s warm welcome, the chef’s tasty food and my colleagues’ good company!”

Auchan La Brasserie has “delicious” food and is a “fantastic space for team bonding,” says Frédéric Sabban. Photo: Guy Wolff/Maison Moderne

Auchan La Brasserie has “delicious” food and is a “fantastic space for team bonding,” says Frédéric Sabban. Photo: Guy Wolff/Maison Moderne

“I know some of my colleagues like to explore various lunch options at Cloche d’Or,” says Frédéric Sabban, corporate social responsibility project senior manager at Deloitte. “My personal favourite is Auchan La Brasserie: not only is the food delicious, it’s also a fantastic space for team bonding, conveniently close to the office. Chef Olivier and his team manage this uniquely located venue and they’re always happy to see us.”

“As a fish lover, I delight in every visit!” says Assia Benamar, talking about Amélys. Photo: Guy Wolff/Maison Moderne

“As a fish lover, I delight in every visit!” says Assia Benamar, talking about Amélys. Photo: Guy Wolff/Maison Moderne

“If there is one place I particularly enjoy for lunch, it’s Amélys, ideally located in the heart of Luxembourg and about fifteen minutes from my office,” says Assia Benamar, head of office management Luxembourg at Loyens & Loeff. “The atmosphere is friendly and contemporary, and the service stands out for its professionalism, with staff who are both attentive and discreet. The lunch menu highlights the freshness of the products and also the finesse of the preparations with quality ingredients. It offers a casual and accessible gastronomic experience. As a fish lover, I delight in every visit! The menus are creative and vary according to the seasons, thus offering a constantly renewed culinary experience. I often choose to take my colleagues or business partners there because I am sure never to be disappointed.”

“A real favourite is also their very generous and refined brunch, in a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for sharing quality time with family or friends.”

An alternate version of this article first appeared in the Spring 2024 issue of Delano magazine.