Harden's says
Scheduled to open in September 2023 in Albermarle Street, Mayfair, this high-end Italian from the group behind Zuma and Roka takes inspiration from 'la dolce vita" and the glamorous 1960s highlife of the Amalfi coast, Sicily and Italy's southern islands. A key feature is the hidden courtyard terrace with a fully retractable roof.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Sexy, Amalfi-in-the-1960s decor and music” inspire early-days fans of this high-end Mayfair Italian from the group behind Zuma and Roka, where a key feature is a hidden courtyard terrace with fully retractable roof. With its “gorgeous home-cooked Italian classics and luscious desserts for sharing”, fans say that “if your partner is not in love by the end of the meal, you need a new partner”. Not everyone shares such enthusiasm though: a minority think “it seems to appeal to a smart set with good bank balances and easily impressed palates” (and this was somewhat the view of the FT’s Tim Hayward in his December 2023 review who – notwithstanding “extremely competent” cuisine – discerned “style over substance” in an “undifferentiated international hi-luxe” setting).
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27 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4HZ
27 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4HZ
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