The Italian Greyhound bar and dining room will open on Seymour Place in early June, offering modern Italian food and drinks in stunning new surroundings in London's Marylebone.
This smart and friendly new spot comes from restaurateurs Marcello and Gabriel Bernardi and Barry Hirst, and is an evolution of their previously acclaimed Italian restaurant, Bernardi’s. It will provide all-day dining, stellar service and an easy-going atmosphere inspired by chic-but-casual neighbourhood bacaros (bars).
The venue features an expansive bar area, with its own entrance for guests looking to drop in for a casual drink or small plate. The bookable dining space has plenty of cosy tables ideal for leisurely lunches and dinners that roll late into the evening - as well as a wraparound terrace for drinking and dining in the sun.
Head Chef Yohei Furuhashi - previously of the River Café, Dinings SW3 and Petersham Nurseries - will be creating dishes that are simple, elegant and produce-focused using standout Italian and British produce.
The menu is based around small plates, handmade pasta, pizza, grilled dishes, salads and desserts. Those popping in for a quick drink can expect bar plates such as Panelle, Sicilian chickpea fritters with sage, Cornish crab with roseval potato, celery hearts and capers, and pizzas including Wye Valley asparagus, stracciatella and speck or Bull’s heart tomatoes, salted anchovy and oregano. Larger plates include pappardelle with slow-cooked pork ragù and John Dory with Italian spinach, broad beans and bottarga.
A short but sharp drinks selection includes Italian & British beers, ales and ciders. Cocktails mix classic aperitivi with innovative signature serves such as a Scamorza bourbon washed Old Fashioned and seasonal spritz selection. The wine list covers Italian and European producers with a robust by-the-glass selection.
Interiors have been redesigned by Barry and Gabriel to reflect the venue’s relaxed yet refined ethos, with timeless natural finishes and materials used to create a space that fuses beauty with practicality. It’s fresh, modern, and packed with style - the new go-to spot where guests can relax and unwind.
Owner Marcello Bernardi commented, “We previously built a loyal local following in Marylebone and wanted to make sure that we evolved our positioning to keep our locals keen but also attract those from further afield.
'We want The Italian Greyhound to be a real crowd pleaser, a relaxed neighbourhood gem, where people can pop in for a drink or a pasta whenever they please.'
