The Lanesborough Opens New Restaurant

Apsleys redefines fine dining, bringing an Italian flare to London’s dining scene

-- Hotels, 4/7/2008 1:05:00 PM

The Lanesborough is proud to announce the opening of its new restaurant, Apsleys. Apsleys will feature modern Italian cuisine created by celebrated chef Nick Bell. Bell’s most recent culinary experience was working as head chef of Cecconi’s restaurant in London. Prior to opening Apsleys, Nick traveled extensively in Italy to source the finest produce for his inspiring menu which features dishes from various regions in Italy. 

Located on Hyde Park Corner, Apsleys will be housed in what was formerly The Conservatory Restaurant. The new venue will serve modern Italian dishes with a decadent finishing touch such as beef steak Fiorentina with bone marrow sauce, carved at your table for two.

“Since its opening in 1991, both our local and international guests have come to expect an exceptional dining experience at The Lanesborough,” said Geoffrey Gelardi, managing director of The Lanesborough. “It is for this reason that we have sought out Nick Bell and created Apsleys, which will serve as an integral addition to London’s dining scene as well as a staple for our guests. Apsleys is a reflection of our commitment to offer our clientele innovative cuisine and impeccable service in an intimate contemporary ambiance.”

Apsleys’ was designed by the Tihany Design Company, founded by Adam D. Tihany and known for successfully integrating bold, contemporary designs in landmark spaces.

The Lanesborough, long recognized for The Library Bar’s rare cognac collection, now will introduce the same level of sophistication to the impressive wine collection at Apsleys. Guests will be invited into the wine cellar to personally select, decant and discuss their wine selection with renowned sommelier Andrew Conner. Connor, who has worked at Cecconi’s and Le Pont de la Tour, will oversee a unique wine preservation system within the restaurant. Utilizing the celebrated ‘Enomatic’ process that completely preserves the taste, body and aroma of wine, will allow Apsleys to offer some of the world’s greatest wines by the glass. Every other week there will be a new selection of glasses from an Italian region reflecting the current menu.