PROFILE
The Cicchetti
experience Cicchetti Knightsbridge, a critically acclaimed brand that kickstarted the trend for cicchetti (small plates), is now open directly opposite Harrods, London on Hans Road. LATEST ADDITION Cicchetti Knightsbridge is the newest restaurant from the multi-award winning and family-run San Carlo Group, and is setting out to offer elevated authentic Italian dining with just a touch of Venetian bácaro culture, say the company. San Carlo Restaurants is owned by the Distefano family and has 26 restaurants across the UK, with seven in London (including the latest, Cicchetti Knightsbridge) and the recently opened San Carlo at Manchester Airport’s new Terminal 2, as well as restaurants in Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol, Leeds and Leicester along with sites in Qatar, Riyadh, Bahrain and Bangkok. Their flagship sites include Alto by San Carlo at the rooftop, Selfridges, London, Signor Sassi Knightsbridge and Cicchetti Piccadilly, and the group’s expansion will continue apace this year with further international openings in Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Qatar, say the company. REGIONALLY INSPIRED MENU Upon visiting Cicchetti Knightsbridge, expect a 50
kaleidoscope of colourful sharing plates, fabulous wines and cocktails all served in a sophisticated and elegant setting. The menu from Cicchetti’s executive chef, Andrea Parente, bursts with freshly prepared regionally inspired plates using ingredients sourced from some of Italy’s best artisan producers. In keeping with the restaurant’s name, many of the dishes are designed for sharing and feature all the Cicchetti classics (from the Piccadilly, Covent Garden and Manchester restaurants) alongside seasonal specials and brand-new dishes unique to Knightsbridge. Diners can start with an aperitivo such as a Bellini Veneziana exclusively sourced prosecco alongside perfect-for-picking crostini and stuzzichini, including Prosciutto San Daniele with gnocco fritto and burrata with Parma ham and black truffle. The main menu features seasonally inspired choices and Cicchetti classic signature dishes, including the ever
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