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Spaghetti
House Restaurant Group launches a new venue this April at Westfield
London, the capital's ultimate shopping destination in W12. The new
168 seat restaurant is located in the Loft, directly above the
bustling communal dining area known as the Balcony, and overlooking
the Atrium, which is the heart of Westfield London.
Stefana Lavarini,
daughter of Spaghetti House co-founder Simone Lavarini, has
influenced the 'contemporary retro' style of the restaurant, which
shows how the group continues to evolve whilst remaining true to its
roots, reflecting classic Italian style and detail. 'Resisting the
appeal of trends means getting to the heart of our business, and we
took inspiration from the first restaurant which opened in Goodge
Street, W1, to create an interior that is sleek and contemporary, but
which also shows our heritage' she says.
Breathing
freshness into the original concept, an eye-catching high seating
counter enhances the entrance, leading into the main restaurant with
its impressive temperature controlled wine display. There is a
striking combination of red leather banquettes, booth seating, dining
tables and poser tables in the different dining areas. Theatre comes
from the open kitchen with its flame fired pizza oven, positioned at
the rear of the restaurant and reminiscent of the open kitchens
which, 50 years ago, where seen as 'revolutionary' at the Goodge
Street branch. Ceramic textures and light wood floor finishes, rich
colours and iconic Italian images capture the essence of true Italian
urban style.
In addition to the
restaurant, the Loft Terrace to the front and outside the main dining
area provides an al-fresco style of dining, where shoppers, cinema
goers and local residents can experience the appeal of an informal,
authentic family-run ristorante/pizzeria. Families and children are
made especially welcome with the 'Menu per Bambini', which, in true
Italian style, encourages children to develop their own taste and
eating experience by offering selected dishes from the main menu but
in smaller portions.
New is 'La pasta
per gli amici', a large bowl of penne Bolognese from £24 for
four people, which brings a slice of real Italian life to Westfield
London, making sharing good food an affordable, fun experience. Other
new sharing dishes for a light meal or for informal dining include
Schiacciata al pomodoro e origano - tomato, garlic and oregano pizza
bread at £5.95 and Antipasto della casa - Parma ham, coppa,
salame felino & cotto, artichokes & sundried tomatoes from
£6.95.
The classic
made-to-order pasta dishes and stone-baked pizzas sit alongside new
regional specialities, inspired by the chefs' recent workshop in Le
Marche region of central Italy with chef Franco Taruschio from the
famed Walnut Tree restaurant. For a taste of the region, go for Olive
ascolane - meat stuffed olives and Inizimino di ceci - marinated
chickpeas, garlic and parsley, both at £2.95. Also try the
Crocchette di granchio - piquant fresh crab cakes with mixed leaf
salad at £8.50, and tuck into Scottadita d'agnello ai carciofi e
limone - grilled lamb cutlets and marinated lemon artichokes at
£13.95.
The authentic
Italian menu, complemented by a notable selection of Italian wines,
showcases modern Italian dishes, classics and home-made favourites.
Dishes are prepared using fresh ingredients, many of which are
sourced specially from Italy, under the culinary guidance of group
head chef Marco Giordano.
Developed at a
cost of £1 million, Spaghetti House Westfield London is at Unit
3125A, The Loft, Westfield London Shopping Centre, Ariel Way, London
W12 7GF. Provisional telephone number: 020 7395 0390. Email: info@spaghettihouse.co.uk website:www.spaghettihouse.co.uk
Underground Stations: Shepherd's Bush, White City, Wood Lane.
Overground: Shepherd's Bush. Car: Westfield valet parking and taxi
lounge. An average three-course meal with wine is £15-20. Space
for parties and events for up to 160 people. Open seven days a week
from 11 am until late, with 130 seats in the main restaurant plus 38
on the Terrace. Spaghetti House also operates 10 restaurants across
Central London. See www.spaghettihouse.co.uk
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