Eastern Mediterranean restaurant Claro to make UK debut

Eastern Mediterranean concept Claro is to open its debut UK restaurant in London this year.

 

The site at 12 Waterloo Place is described as the brand’s “first flagship establishment outside of the Middle East”.

 

It is understood the London opening will be the first of several new Claro restaurants to open in major cities.

 

Claro serves eastern Mediterranean cuisine, with its food side led by partner and chef patron Ran Shmueli.

 

The large London restaurant will be spread across 7,793 sq ft in a heritage building and feature an open kitchen and kitchen-bar.

 

There will also be substantial outdoor seating, as well as bar seating, dining tables, and a selection of private rooms. The restaurant will serve lunch, dinner, and brunch on weekends.

 

Claro’s team is comprised of four partners and long-term friends, covering all relevant areas of hospitality through decades of experience.

 

The Claro team sought the assistance of Nick Gross, restaurant consultant and founder of LanburyHundred, for its first UK opening

 

Shmueli said: “We are very excited to open Claro in London, which is a culinary centre and a great challenge for us. We are looking forward to working closely with local farmers and artisan producers and serving our seasonal happy food in the beautiful capital of the UK.”