Aubergine Kitchen opens first Idaho location in Meridian

IBR STAFF//September 9, 2025//

Aubergine Kitchen is a new healthy restaurant chain opening in Meridian. (PHOTO: AUBERGINE KITCHEN)

IBR STAFF//September 9, 2025//

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An Orem, Utah-based restaurant chain, which has been busy expanding within the state and Southwest, is opening its first location in Idaho.

At a Glance:

Aubergine Kitchen opens first Idaho location in Meridian
Grand opening ceremony scheduled for Sept. 19
Restaurant menu features bowls, protein plates, smoothies and niceshakes
Orem-based chain now operates in Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and Idaho

Aubergine Kitchen bills itself as a “health-forward, fast casual” restaurant, and opened for business in Utah in 2014. Since the original location in Orem, it has expanded to 10 more locations around the Beehive State (with one opening soon at Salt Lake City Airport), one in Mesa, Arizona, and one in Las Vegas.

In Idaho, the new restaurant is located at The Village in Meridian, 2206 N Eagle Road, Ste. L-120. A grand opening ceremony will be held on Sept. 19.

The menu of the restaurant features a variety of smoothies and "niceshakes." (PHOTO: AUBERGINE KITCHEN) — The menu of the restaurant features a variety of smoothies and “niceshakes.” (PHOTO: AUBERGINE KITCHEN)

The menu features a variety of bowls and protein plates, melts and salads, a variety of beverages, and sweet treats such as smoothies and “niceshakes” and “nice cream.”

“We’re so excited to bring Aubergine to the people of Meridian,” said Elcio Zanatta, CEO and founder. “We’re not just a restaurant, we’re a movement ― and we look forward to making a lasting impact in Idaho.”

The company’s motto is “Eat better, feel different,” and it stated its purpose is to “change lives with real food,” which Mirian Zanatta, co-founder and head chef is done intentionally.

“Everything on our menu is made with purpose,” she said. “We focus on whole ingredients, thoughtful recipes and absolutely nothing artificial.”

More information can be found on the restaurant’s website at auberginekitchen.com or on its app available through Apple’s App Store or Google Play.