Our Culinary Ambassadors

Shane Delia is an award winning chef, entrepreneur and director of the Delia Group.

Shane’s restaurant portfolio includes flagship and Australian dining institution Maha. With an innovative nod to their Mediterranean influences, Maha skilfully redefines this ancient cuisine through modern dining. Shane’s exciting and full flavoured Middle Eastern food has made Maha a pillar of Melbourne’s fine dining scene.

In 2015, Shane launched Biggie Smalls – his “new world” kebab focused diner – which brought a fun-loving, vibrant style to the Delia Group restaurants. It delivers all the hallmarks you’ve come to expect from a Delia Group venue, but with a little more attitude, and all to the beat of 90s hip hop culture. 2019 saw the opening of Maha East, sister venue to Maha. With the casual atmosphere of a neighbourhood wine bar, Maha East offers diners the opportunity to experience everything they love about Shane’s food in a more relaxed environment.

Shaking up Bond Street in 2022, Jayda, an extravagant cocktail bar situated on the ground floor of a 1930s art deco building, made its mark. Located next door to Delia’s flagship restaurant, Jayda showcases bespoke cocktails and an inventive Middle Eastern-inspired snack-centric menu. With the intention of becoming ‘Maha’s thirsty neighbour’, Jayda’s backbone of sophistication and class has cemented this venue as the perfect place for guests to begin or conclude an unforgettable evening.

In 2023, Maha North hit the scene. Maha North brings the same menu and ambiance as its sister location, Maha East — the popular Windsor wine bar by Delia. However, Maha North adds a northside twist to the mix. The restaurant serves a range of signature Middle Eastern-inspired dishes in a charming and unassuming atmosphere. Maha North prides itself on offering a sophisticated dining and drinking experience that celebrates fresh, seasonal ingredients and daring flavours.