Italy

Wagamama launches first restaurant in Italy

25-May-2017 By Sophie Witts

Wagamama has launched its first restaurant in Italy today (25 May) as the group continues to expand throughout Europe.

San Carlo Group to open new concept Fumo with chef Aldo Zilli

22-Aug-2016 By Hannah Thompson

Fumo, a new restaurant and bar from the Italian-style San Carlo Group, with input from TV chef Aldo Zilli, is to open in London’s Covent Garden in early September.

JD Wetherspoon beer mats say ‘Vote Leave’ as Tim Martin defends Brexit

31-May-2016 By Hannah Thompson

The chairman of pub group JD Wetherspoon has said Brexit will not cause any issues for the hospitality industry, as the group defended its new Brexit-themed beer mats today.

Hospitality Openings: April 2016

27-Apr-2016 By Hannah Thompson

This month has been eventful for new openings, in line with the approaching days of spring, with its longer evenings and warmer nights. Highlights of April include the much-awaited Som Saa Thai kitchen in London’s Spitalfields, the expansive gin bar at...

C’Alice wine bar to launch in London with north and south Italian menu

18-Apr-2016 By Hannah Thompson

C’Alice, an Italian restaurant and wine bar from a husband-and-wife team from contrasting parts of Italy, is to launch in London’s Fulham in May.

Thai Leisure Group to open flagship Chaophraya restaurant in £25m Newcastle development

18-Feb-2016 By Michelle Perrett

Two new restaurant chains have signed up to the £25m intu Eldon Square restaurant quarter in Newcastle. 

Hackney restaurant Il Cudega to open September 2015

18-Aug-2015 By Emma Eversham

Il Cudega, the Italian restaurant and deli created by Giovanni Brighi and Luca Gaggioli, will open for business in Hackney's London Fields in September. 

VIEWPOINT

Bruno Zoccola of Valentina Fine Foods on why diversifying your business helps build success

13-Mar-2015 By Emma Eversham

Valentina Fine Foods opened its first site as a delicatessen in East Sheen in 1991 and is now operator of seven restaurants, delis and an online shop. Owner Bruno Zoccola talks about how adding to and adapting the business while staying true to its family-run...

Chef Massimo Bottura says there is 'no plan to move Osteria Francescana to London'

23-Dec-2014 By Carina Perkins

Italian chef Massimo Bottura has strongly denied claims that he is planning to move his award-winning restaurant Osteria Francescana to London.

Pulia to open first UK deli

05-Dec-2014 By Carina Perkins

Southern Italian deli concept Pulia is set to launch its first site outside Italy on the edge of London’s Borough Market next year.

Harrods launches Michelin-starred pop-up concept

11-Aug-2014 By Melodie Michel

Luxury department store Harrods is launching a five-month pop-up event, hosting a different Italian Michelin-starred restaurant each month from September, and is looking at renewing the concept with British chefs in the future.

Small Talk

Antonio Mellino on Quattro Passi London and the importance of good ingredients

14-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

Two Michelin-starred chef Antonio Mellino graduated from Naples Hotel School in 1974 and began his career in hospitality working as a waiter on cruise liners. After working in kitchens around the world, he opened his award-winning restaurant, Quattro...

Antonio Mellino brings Quattro Passi to London

03-Feb-2014 By Carina Perkins

Two Michelin-starred chef Antonio Mellino is bringing the taste of Southern Italy to London with a new restaurant on Mayfair’s Dover Street.

Hartnett’s St James’s Street restaurant: Full details revealed

04-Oct-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Angela Hartnett’s second solo restaurant venture in St James’s Street will be called Café Murano, serving up an affordable menu of Northern Italian cuisine when it opens in mid-November.

Acciuga brings Ligurian cuisine to Kensington High Street

11-Jun-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Former lawyer and professional rugby player Guglielmo Arnulfo is following his lifelong passion for cooking with the launch of his first Italian restaurant, Acciuga, on Kensington High Street next week.