Locanda Locatelli

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.

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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.