New Jaja versus original Jaja
How have visitors to Jaja, located in IntroCleveland across from the West Side Market, enjoyed the renovated and transformed restaurant since its reopening in February? Not only has the menu changed, but also the dining room's atmospheric design.
>When guests do return to the dramatic upper-level dining room, they will find a Jaja a little less maximalist than its predecessor. The faux greenery that gilded the skylight ceiling has been removed, as have many of the ornate decorative details, leaving the 80-seat dining room “more composed,” according to Abbe.
>Beyond the menu, the group focused on refining what already made Jaja feel like an escape. Guests still pass through a small lobby and dramatic elevator ride before emerging into the lush rooftop dining room, where the service team guides the pacing so diners can settle in and relax.
>Rather than overhaul the look, the group opted to clean it up. Vines were removed from the trellis, about 20 taxidermy birds came down to reduce visual clutter, and the overall palette shifted from a floral, aviary feel to something more grounded and earthy.
Jaja's reviews aren't as stellar as in the past, when it was one of the most highly rated restaurants in Cleveland. Jaja hasn't recovered a high rating yet.
