Michelin-starred Locanda Locatelli to reopen next week

Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Locanda Locatelli is set to reopen next week after a three-month refurbishment.

Almost £1m has been invested into the London restaurant, which is run by acclaimed chef Giorgio Locatelli and his wife, Plaxy. The lion's share of the cost has been spent on a new kitchen. The restaurant interior has been refreshed and will feature two new Damien Hirst paintings. In addition, a semi-private dining room has been created, which will allow guests to enjoy the buzz of the main dining room.

Launched in 2002, Locanda Locatelli is an independent restaurant in the Hyatt Regency - the Churchill hotel on Seymour Street. It has attracted celebrities, such as such as Kate Winslet, Brad Pitt, Madonna and Kate Moss.