If the current dire weather has you dreaming about summer sunshine on the Med then the arrival next month of Bellazul in Marylebone might be the cure to your winter blues. Taking over the old Il Baretto site on Blandford Street this sees head chef Simone Serafini running the show having previously been Head Chef of Cecconi's Mayfair and 5 Hertford Street.
Simone's inspirational trawl around the Mediterranean sees him taking dishes from both Italy and Morocco so dishes might include lobster spaghetti or lamb tagine.
For drinks you could start with a Bellazul martini with - wait for it - focaccia infused gin. The wine list roams through Portugal, France and Italy. The upstairs bar, Azul, would be the perfect place for that before descending to the lower ground floor dining room.
More about Bellazul
Where is it? 43 Blandford Street, London W1U 7HF
When does it open? 1 February 2024
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @bellazulw1
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