Shane Delia, an award-winning chef and entrepreneur, is the director of the Delia Group. His restaurant portfolio includes the flagship venue Maha, an Australian dining institution that redefines Mediterranean cuisine through modern dining. Maha’s bold Middle Eastern flavours have made it a cornerstone of Melbourne’s fine dining scene.
Maha has been recognised as one of Australia’s finest restaurants, celebrated for its inventive take on Middle Eastern cuisine. Shane’s philosophy of honouring traditional recipes while embracing modern techniques has earned Maha a devoted following and consistent critical acclaim over more than a decade of service.
Biggie Smalls brings Shane’s passion for Middle Eastern flavours to a more casual setting. The late-night bar and kitchen is beloved for its irreverent atmosphere and bold, street-food-inspired menu—proving that great food doesn’t require fine dining formality.
Jayda is Shane’s Mediterranean-inspired venue, drawing from the sun-drenched flavours of the Levant and North Africa. With a relaxed, all-day format and a menu designed for sharing, Jayda offers a vibrant counterpoint to Maha’s more structured fine dining experience.
Maha North extended the Maha legacy to Melbourne’s north, bringing the same commitment to quality, seasonality, and bold Middle Eastern flavour to a new neighbourhood. It stands as a testament to Shane’s vision of a restaurant group defined not by geography, but by a consistent and uncompromising standard of hospitality.
