Locanda Locatelli

Locanda Locatelli was a Michelin-starred restaurant owned by Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli and his wife, Plaxy.^[1] Located in the corner of the 5-star Churchill Hotel on Seymour Street in the West End of London, the restaurant specialised in Italian cuisine.^[2][1]

Locanda Locatelli
The restaurant in 2008
Location within Central London
Restaurant information
Established	2002
Closed	2025
Owner(s)	Giorgio Locatelli
Head chef	Sergio Fontana
Food type	Italian
Dress code	Smart casual
Rating	(Michelin Guide) AA Rosettes
Street address	8 Seymour Street
City	London
Postal/ZIP Code	W1H 7JZ
Country	United Kingdom
Coordinates	51°30′54″N 0°9′26″W
Seating capacity	90
Reservations	Yes
Other information	Nearest station: Marble Arch
Website	www.locandalocatelli.com

Description

Locanda Locatelli opened in February 2002.^[1] The restaurant served traditional Italian dishes, with a particular emphasis on fresh pasta and regional Italian breads. There were also a variety of meat and fish dishes, as well as desserts.

The restaurant was awarded a Michelin star in 2003, which it retained for over 20 years.^[1]

A gas explosion occurred at the restaurant in November 2014, causing it to be closed for 4 months. 14 staff were injured and 400 people were evacuated. 6 fire engines and 35 firefighters attended the scene. The restaurant reopened on 14 March 2015. Reservations could be made via phone or on OpenTable.

The restaurant closed permanently in January 2025 after 23 years of business, with Giorgio Locatelli citing reasons out of their control as the cause of closure.