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Locanda Locatelli

Coordinates: 51°30′54″N 0°9′26″W / 51.51500°N 0.15722°W / 51.51500; -0.15722
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Locanda Locatelli
The building containing Locanda Locatelli.
The restaurant in 2008
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Locanda Locatelli is located in Central London
Locanda Locatelli
Location within Central London
Restaurant information
Established2002
Owner(s)Giorgio Locatelli
Head chefSergio Fontana
Food typeItalian
Dress codeSmart casual
Rating1 Michelin star (Michelin Guide)
AA Rosettes
Street address8 Seymour Street
CityLondon
Postal/ZIP CodeW1H 7JZ
CountryUnited Kingdom
Coordinates51°30′54″N 0°9′26″W / 51.51500°N 0.15722°W / 51.51500; -0.15722
Seating capacity90
ReservationsYes
Other informationNearest station:
London Underground Marble Arch
Websitewww.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.

References

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