Our love affair with London's Italian restaurants: the new openings
The legendary Lina Stores Soho becomes a restaurant, 3 Michelin star chef Heinz Beck brings Italian dining to Brown's Hotel, and Chelsea's Ritorno embraces aperitvo
Soho's inimitable Italian deli Lina Stores opens a restaurant
This Spring, much loved Soho deli Lina Stores, which opened in 1944 and remains a haunt for homesick Italians, will launch its first restaurant, Lina Stores - 51 Greek Street. The menu is inspired by the ingredients of the deli and fresh pasta will be from the Brewer street kitchen.
Price: £60.00 for two including
Read more ...3 Michelin chef Heinz Beck comes to Brown's Hotel
Even the bastion of Britishness – Brown's Hotel in Mayfair –recognises the allure of Italian dining. Afterall, it is run by the Rocco Forte/Polizzi family. In pursuit of the best Italian classic dishes, served informally yet exquisitely, chef Heinz Beck of Rome's 3 star Pergola restaurant has created their new restaurant menu.
Price: £80.00 for two with wine
Read more ...Milanese Ritorno King's Road gives aperitivo a VII Hills Italian Dry Gin spin
Chelsea's polished Milanese restaurant/bar Ritorno celebrates the Milanese tradition of aperitivo with cocktails at just £7.50 from 4pm–9pm each Sunday. It's a glamorous room with a mirrored marble bar, butterfly adorned wallpaper and moody lighting.
Price: £20.00 two for ciccetti and drinks
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