Tortello Brings Authentic Italian to London
Tortello is bringing authentic Italian flair to London's fine dining scene with hand-rolled pasta and traditional techniques. The restaurant infuses each dish with contemporary elegance while maintaining classic Italian authenticity. Tortello signals a revival of high-end Italian cuisine in the UK.
Located within the five-star Royal Lancaster London hotel, Tortello overlooks the Italian Gardens of Hyde Park. The 80-cover dining room can be accessed through the hotel or its own private street entrance, aiming for the feel of a neighborhood trattoria. The kitchen is led by Chef Giuseppe, who emphasizes traditional, slow-craft techniques. The restaurant’s name, "Tortello," which translates to a single tortelloni, is meant to reflect a focus on the details of the craft. The menu's signature dishes include the tortello di zucca, which features Delica pumpkin from a specific farmer in Veneto, and a seafood calamarata with langoustine, Scottish clams, and Dorset mussels. The pasta is made daily with silky flours from Italian mills and rich, golden-yolk eggs produced exclusively for the restaurant. The interior design features a hand-painted vineyard mural by a London artist and a vintage pistachio-green 1960s Fiat 500 at the entrance. This attention to detail in the decor complements the restaurant's focus on authentic, craft-led Italian dining.
