Locanda Locatelli | |
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![]() The restaurant in 2008 | |
![]() ![]() Location within Central London | |
Restaurant information | |
Established | 2002 |
Owner(s) | Giorgio Locatelli |
Head chef | Sergio Fontana |
Food type | Italian |
Dress code | Smart casual |
Rating | ![]() AA Rosettes ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Street address | 8 Seymour Street |
City | London |
Postal/ZIP Code | W1H 7JZ |
Country | United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 51°30′54″N 0°9′26″W / 51.51500°N 0.15722°W |
Seating capacity | 90 |
Reservations | Yes |
Other information | Nearest station:![]() |
Website | www.locandalocatelli.com |
Locanda Locatelli is a restaurant owned by Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli and his wife, Plaxy. Located in the 5-star Churchill Hotel on Seymour Street in the West End of London, the restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine. It holds one Michelin star.[1]
Description
Locanda Locatelli opened in February 2002. The restaurant serves traditional Italian dishes, with a particular emphasis on fresh pasta and regional Italian breads. There is also a variety of meat and fish dishes, as well as desserts. The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in 2003, which it has retained every year since. A gas explosion occurred at the restaurant in November 2014, causing it to be closed for 4 months. 14 staff were injured and 400 people were evacuated. 6 fire engines and 35 firefighters attended the scene. The restaurant reopened on 14 March 2015. Reservations can only be made by phone.[2]
References
- ↑ "Full list of Michelin stars in Britain and Ireland". Telegraph.co.uk. 24 January 2008. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
- ↑ Odell, Michael (20 August 2023). "Giorgio Locatelli: what Brits still get wrong about food". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
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