Just Opened – Casa Batavia, London
24 June 2011
Italian chef Nicola Batavia has made his UK debut with the launch of this restaurant in Kensington, a joint venture with Paolo Boschi. Spread over two floors, it features a ground floor bar and upstairs restaurant including a private dining room for up to 15 people.
Opened 1 June
Chef-proprietor Nicola Batavia
Co-owner Paolo Boschi
Capacity 40, plus 15 private dining
Menu Italian - typical dishes include fresh salad of potted rabbit with artichokes, salsa verde and hazelnuts; linguine with baby squid, wild fennel and smoked ricotta; roasted fillet of pork, tuna sauce and marinated courgette; and chocolate and amaretto soufflé
Average spend £45
Address 135 Kensington Church Street, London W8
Telephone 020 7221 7348
Website www.casabatavia.com
