LUCIANO
The colour scheme is , in contrast to the reception , light and airy , with Gino ’ s signature Riva blue furnishings in a mix of butter-soft leather and luxurious thick fabrics providing the perfect complement to the restaurant ’ s solid white marble tables , each set against the rich wooden and beautifully tiled floor .
The stylish statement wallpaper teased in the guest entrance continues throughout the impressive dining room and bar , drawing the eye to the restaurant ’ s dramatic high ceilings from which lowhanging woven lamps are suspended from a central mirrored feature piece , providing added definition to the open space .
A range of tables , from intimate tables of two through to the restaurant ’ s generous window booths with seating for up to ten , cater for a wide range of dining requirements .
At the rear of the restaurant an impressive open kitchen commands attention , headed by Executive Head Chef Lorenzo Minini , who returns from Italy to join Gino ’ s esteemed team . The acclaimed chef has , throughout his 12-year career , worked at some of the capital ’ s most-celebrated restaurants including StreetXO , C-London Cipriani and Osteria San Lorenzo .
The à-la-carte menu , designed by Gino D ’ Acampo and Minini , is fitting for its location , incorporating a generous selection of Italian classic dishes with a focus on quality and ingredient provenance . The menu sees ten key sections – cicchetti ; antipasti ; carpaccio and tartare ; insalata ; pasta , risotto and gnocchi ; pizza Napoletana ; dal mare ; bistecca ; and dalla terra ; with a wide selection of accompaniments , contorni , to complement .
Signature dishes include braised beef cannelloni , spaghetti lobster and rose veal cutlet Milanese . An extensive dessert ( dolci ) menu provides the perfect finish , including Gino ’ s own personal favourite , tiramisù .
An authentic Italian service adds to the premium and yet informal dining experience , available to guests all day , every day with a brunch , lunch and dinner service until late . An in-room dining service is also available for guests of the ME London hotel with Luciano working with the luxury hotel to host both corporate and lifestyle gatherings in the hotel ’ s incredible event spaces such as the Radio Rooftop and Marconi Lounge .
The upmarket Italian restaurant and bar sees a great emphasis on drinks , with one of London ’ s most highly regarded mixologists , Chris Edwards from Salt
- 6 -