Restaurateur Madina Kazhimova is conquering all the elements, one by one. The cofounder of the open fire restaurant Firebird in central London has a new place in east London inspired by the fact she’s been living on an island since 2020.

Noisy Oyster is a seafood restaurant with Brutalist interiors and a knack for mini-martini cocktails.

“We’re surrounded by so much water and there are many great seafood and fish options, but I’ve been surprised to find that it’s either very high-end or casual such as a fish-and-chips shop,” says Kazhimova, who’s hoping to bridge the gap between the two.

The menu consists of 25 items that will change seasonally, starting with freshly shucked oysters and ceviche to maritozzi with mascarpone and black Italian caviar, orecchiette with crab and Guinness bread with whipped butter and caviar.

A big focus of the restaurant is the mini-martinis menu with three signature options using vodka, gin and tequila.

“We believe the martini should be ice cold, short and it shouldn’t be too boozy because it should uplift your spirits,” says Kazhimova, adding that she wants guests to start their meal with a martini and oysters before moving on to the wine list.

The ice-cold drinks match the steely interiors.

The Saint Petersburg-born restaurateur is heavy on the environment of Noisy Oyster. She enlisted the help of Crosby Studios, who are synonymous with working in fashion and with brands such as Jimmy Choo and Balenciaga.

“Eating at Noisy Oyster is basically dining in a living installation,” says Kazhimova.

The restaurant borrows its name from the British tongue twister “What noise annoys an oyster most? A noisy noise annoys an oyster most.” But can you say that after five mini-martinis and a dozen oysters?

Address: 2 Nicholls and Clarke Yard, London, E1 6SH

E-mail: hello@noisyoysterlondon.co.uk