Locanda Locatelli

Restaurant in London, England

51°30′54″N 0°9′26″W / 51.51500°N 0.15722°W / 51.51500; -0.15722Seating capacity90ReservationsYesOther informationNearest station:

Marble ArchWebsitewww.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 be made via phone or on OpenTable.