Locanda Locatelli

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Locanda Locatelli
Locanda Locatelli, located on 8 Seymour Street, Marylebone, London.jpg
The restaurant in 2008
Locanda Locatelli
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Location within Central London
Restaurant information
Established2002
Owner(s) Giorgio Locatelli
Head chefSergio Fontana
Food typeItalian
Dress codeSmart casual
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Street address8 Seymour Street
City London
Postal/ZIP CodeW1H 7JZ
CountryUnited Kingdom
Coordinates 51°30′54″N0°9′26″W / 51.51500°N 0.15722°W / 51.51500; -0.15722
Seating capacity90
ReservationsYes
Other informationNearest station:
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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]

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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.

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References

  1. "Full list of Michelin stars in Britain and Ireland". Telegraph.co.uk. 24 January 2008. Retrieved 23 June 2009.