Gino D’Acampo unveils opening date and design for “glamorous” Leeds restaurant

Gino D’Acampo has announced he will open the doors to his much-anticipated new restaurant, Gino D’Acampo, Boar Lane, Leeds, on April 10. The project sees an overall investment of £2m in the iconic building with 52 jobs created.

Reservations for the upmarket Italian restaurant and bar, located at the recently refurbished Leeds Marriott Hotel, open today with Gino D’Acampo offering breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and cocktails until late.

Designed by international restaurant designer Bernard Carroll, guests will arrive at a “beautiful” reception area before entering the bar lounge and 160-seated open plan restaurant.

Here features a marble bar, cicchetti counter complete with a brass pizza oven, and deli, where guests can see a wide selection of “authentic” Italian produce. An outdoor heated terrace invites the arrival of spring.

The first CGIs revealed today provide a taste of what diners can expect with statement wallpaper, white-washed brickwork, rich fabrics, brass finishings, and boat rope woven pendant lighting making for a “glamorous and opulent” setting.

Leading the kitchen will be head chef Emanuele Diana, overseen by Gino’s executive head chef. Designed personally by Gino and his team of chefs, the menu will be fitting for the venue, encompassing classic Italian dishes with a focus on “quality and ingredient provenance”.

Split into 10 sections guests will be able to enjoy a choice of cicchetti and sharing plates; antipasti; carpaccio and tartare; insalata; pasta and risotto; dal mare; bistecca; dalla terra; pizza Napoletana; and contorni dishes. All encompass vegan and vegetarian options with every dietary requirement catered for. A separate dolci menu provides a “sweet finish”.

The drinks menu, curated by Gino’s sommeliers, will feature a list of classic and signature cocktails, Italian and international wines, Prosecco, Franciacorta, spirits and artisan beers, with Gino promising to “raise the bar” for Italian dining in the culinary city.

Gino D’Acampo commented: “I couldn’t be more pleased to announce my new premium Italian restaurant and bar will open in Leeds this April 10th. It’s looking absolutely incredible and I cannot wait to invite you to join me in experiencing it for yourself.”

General manager at Gino D’Acampo, Boar Lane, added; “We’ve been inundated with enquiries further to unveiling news of our plans and are pleased to welcome reservations from today. Our esteemed team is looking forward to welcoming every guest.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily