If there were an annual prize for the most industrious restaurateurs in London, then 2024's trophy would probably be a dead heat between Jason Atherton and the dynamic duo of George Bukhov-Weinstein and Ilya Demichev. The latter, having only recently unveiled their latest restaurant Fantomas on the King's Road, are about to open two new London restaurants in just one week.
The first one you need to know about is Pinna, which is being opened with their friend and business partner Elmira Amdiy This sees the Sardinian chef Achille Pinna, from Sant’Antioco on the southwestern coast of Sardinia taking the fore. Pinna was also the executive chef at the pair's Wild Tavern restaurant.
They've taken on a site at the entrance to one of our favourite parts of London, Shepherd Market in Mayfair, where they're going to be serving up Sardinian specials to Londoners. "It's Sardinia on a plate," they told Hot Dinners.
We're told to expect an extensive raw bar, house made pasta (think paccheri with zucchini and sea urchin) and the best cuts of beef sourced from Spain to Scotland. The wine list which, as you might imagine, leans heavily on Italy for influence will feature wine from Sardinia's most important winery, Argiolas.
More about Pinna
Where is it? 43 Curzon Street, London W1J 7UF
When does it open? 2 December 2024
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @pinnamayfair
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