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Piccolino Heddon Street Reopens Following Massive Refurbishment

by Aoife O'Riordan

Jul 29, 2022

© Caitlin Isola

Trends / Food & Drink

Piccolino, the Italian restaurant brand from Individual Restaurants, recently reopened following a £1.5 million refurbishment. Located on the popular food and drink hot spot of Heddon Street in Mayfair, London, the two-story restaurant now boasts a larger, lower-ground private dining and events space, as well as an extensive alfresco garden lounge at the front of the restaurant.

 

Piccolino

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“We have put a lot of work into our new home on Heddon Street and are incredibly excited to welcome guests back to this prestigious part of London to experience Piccolino’s next level thriving dining destination,” said Davide Argentino, master baker, Piccolino.

 

The interior of the restaurant blends class materials like marble flooring and oak furniture with Italian flair. Light turquoise fabrics and bespoke wallpapers create both an elegant and fresh dining feel.

 

Piccolino

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Sicilian head chef Natale Falcone and master baker Davide Argentino lead the kitchen team to create delicious Italian dishes. Falcone, with Individual Restaurants for 10 years, incorporates her many experiences and skills into each dish.

 

Drawing inspiration from different regions of Italy, the new summer menu serves dishes of meat, fish and pasta. New menu items include Arancini Tartufo as an antipasti, Caprese Burrata salad, linguine All ‘Arragosta and an extensive selection of steaks. Piccolino’s menu also includes a variety of wood-fired pizzas made in an oven imported from Italy. For drinks, guests can choose from more than 50 Italian wines, as well as classic Italian cocktails and soft drinks.

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