Locale Brings a Taste of Italy to County Hall

 

Locale Restaurant and Cocktail lounge will launch in County Hall on the 1st April 2007, just moments from the London Eye and Waterloo station.

With branches in Blackheath and Fulham, Locale prides itself on serving delicious authentic Italian dishes using real Italian recipes that have been passed down for generations.

The spacious restaurant area is ideal for all diners, from couples to families, solo diners to groups. Designed by Design Lsm, the restaurant has an open kitchen at its centre, with comfortable leather booth seating and individual artwork on the walls.

Italian ingredients are used wherever possible, including flour, eggs and olive oil to ensure guests get a true taste of Italy. The freshly prepared bread, pizzas and pasta are served alongside dishes of market fresh meat, fish and vegetables from the open kitchen.

For starters, customers can order Mozzarella di bufala alla parmigiana (Baked buffalo mozzarella with aubergine fritters, tomato dressing and parmesan cheese), £6.25 or Baccala'Mantacato con Crostini (Traditional Venetian Creamy Cod with Croutons), £5.95.

Pasta dishes include Linguine ai frutti di mare (Seafood linguine with fresh tomato, clams, mussels, calamari, baby octopus and king prawns), £12.95, Lasagne tradizionale (Traditional lasagne), £8.95. Traditional Neapolitan pizza is available with a variety of toppings from just £6.95.

Braciola di manzo alla griglia con patate alle erbe (12 oz aged Scotch ribeye on the bone with herb roast potatoes), £15.95, Filetto di branzino all'acquapazza (Grilled seabass fillet with braised fennel), £13.95 are just two of the tasty options in the carne and pesce section.

With the close proximity to the London Eye, Locale is a popular location for tourists, who can book packages for a flight and a meal, enjoying the best London has to offer. Adults can choose two or three courses from a set menu priced £16.50 or £22.95, including a glass of house wine or bottle of beer and coffee or tea when they book their package. Children are not forgotten with a soft drink, spaghetti Bolognese or margarita pizza and ice cream for £5.75. Both set menus also include service charge.

The restaurant also has a beautiful cocktail lounge area for up to 50 people. The fresh fruit cocktails are perfect for relaxing with after work drinks or celebrating a special event. Customers can enjoy also stuzzichini - small Italian dishes that are perfect to accompany both the cocktails and delicious wines on offer. The wine list focuses on Italian labels and is priced from £11.95 by the bottle. Happy hour is between 5 and 7 pm Monday to Friday when cocktails are half price.

A terrace space for forty guests is perfect for alfresco dining. Diners can gaze on the architectural splendour of County Hall whilst enjoying a terrific meal.

Locale County Hall, 3b Belvedere Rd, London, SE1 7GP Telephone: 020 7401 6734