Tragus to open West End Bella Italia

Casual dining operator Tragus ](http://www.tragusholdings.com/)is to open another [Bella Italia](http://www.bellaitalia.co.uk/) restaurant in London's West End later this summer.

The group, whose portfolio of brands also include Strada and Café Rouge, has taken a lease for 65 Strand, a 5,000 sq ft site between Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden.

Tragus operates 83 Bella Italia branches across the UK, 14 of which are located in London

[Davis Coffer Lyons](http://www.daviscofferlyons.co.uk/) (DCL) assigned the lease for the Strand site on behalf of the owner of the lease, Heinz.

Jonathan Moradoff, acting agent at DCL, said: "This site is located on a in the heart of Theatreland and benefits from high footfall providing a great opportunity for the Bella Italia brand."

Austerity measures depress confidence of catering sector >>

Tragus tables bid for Paramount >>

Paramount confirms Bertorelli, Caffe Uno and Livebait sell-off >>

By Neil Gerrard

E-mail your comments to Neil Gerrard here.

If you have something to say on this story or anything else join the debate at Table Talk - Caterer's new networking forum. Go to www.caterersearch.com/tabletalk

Caterersearch.com jobs

Looking for a new job? Find your next job here with Caterersearch.com jobs