London, Richmond

Roll back to 1999 and Carluccio’s had just opened – everyone was talking about the designer interiors, the all-day Italian menu, great coffee and fantastic shop. Twenty years on, at the Richmond restaurant, every detail has been re-imagined – from the beautiful interiors through to the new menu, crockery and deli.

The dramatic changes take inspiration from the late Antonio Carluccio’s first restaurant and deli, the acclaimed Neal Street in Covent Garden, and are inspired by his food heritage and today’s dining trends.

Modern and stylish, the new look features cosy corners, open spaces and vibrant colours. The devil is in the detail – check out the insta-worthy foliage installation, eye-catching art and colourful ceramics. The terrace is a suntrap and made for people-watching whilst the bar is the perfect pitstop for an espresso, a strong after-work negroni or an ice cold beer.

Standout interiors deserve standout food. From antipasto to small plates through to freshly made pasta, salads and main plates, every new dish on the Richmond menu is mindful of Antonio Carluccio’s motto of MOF MOF (minimum of fuss, maximum of flavour).