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Romanian-backed Italian restaurant group opens in London

Published:  26 November, 2012


Il Calcio is a new Italian restaurant set to open in London's North Audley Street, which has its roots in Bucharest, Romania.

Il Calcio is a new Italian restaurant set to open in London's North Audley Street, which has its roots in Bucharest, Romania.

It Calcio is part of an established group of Italian restaurants in Bucharest, Romania, and is the brainchild of chef and owner Valentino Salagean.

Serving up a classic Italian menu with dishes such as prosciutto di Parma gran riserva with Parmigiano, to a selection of tartars and carpaccios, Il Calcio's 150-strong wine list is hand-picked by Salagean and also offers a selection of classic as well as Italian wines. The list, which is almost entirely Italian, is divided by region and includes a smattering of French wines and Champagnes, with entry-price wines starting at £29.

The front-of-house team is headed up by Maitre'd Leandro Longo, who has over 10 years' experience working in Italian restaurants in London. Hot on the heels of the Mayfair opening, Il Calcio is soon to open a second site in Brompton Road, Earls Court.

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