Opening in East London on 20th February 2019, Angelina Restaurant is a surreal exploration of Japanese and Italian cuisines, cultures and influences. It’s as if a Nonna and a Baba spent a day in the kitchen, swapping recipes, sharing stories and then decided to open a restaurant together. 

Fresh, indigenous ingredients and traditional handed-down techniques are playfully, yet respectfully, reimagined by Angelina’s culinary craftsmen to create a daily eight-plate sharing menu featuring unique dishes such as Unagi1 Risotto with Burnt Soy Butter & Dashi2; Cavolo Nero, Tonkotsu3, Egg & Keta Caviar and Black Sesame and Milk Chocolate Pannacotta. 

Inspired by Tokyo’s famous Shinjuku district4, drinks will be served from the restaurant’s hidden drinking den, Golden Gai. Golden Gai seats just six people, making it one of East London’s smallest bars. Debauchery and night-time naughtiness is actively encouraged in this low-lit hideaway as the cocktails and shots flow and phones are left at the door. 

Only the highest quality Japanese and Italian tipples feature in Angelina’s carefully curated cocktail and wine menu. 

As far as Angelina’s talent goes, it’s a highly experienced, passionate, maverick mix – in reality far from your average grandmother. Owner and General Manager Joshua Owens-Baigler trained at the River Café and cut his teeth with the Bistroteque Group and Hix, becoming Bar Manager at Bocca Di Lupo, before headlining as General Manager of Artusi and more recently at Zest at JW3 and Bevis Marks. Roman Head Chef, Daniele Ceforo whose CV includes stints at Bocca di Lupo, Zoilo, Café Murano and Enoteca Turi, is joined by gregarious Welshman and Daphne’s exHead Chef Robin Beparry. 

“We want the Angelina experience to be fun, friendly and above all a social occasion. We like the surrealism associated with challenging and poking fun at the way we now eat. Saying this, we are respectful of technique and tradition, looking to add to grandmother’s recipe, not run away from it”.  Joshua Owens-Baigler, Owner and General Manager, Angelina Restaurant. 

“Being Italian, I have always been passionate about Italian cuisine and started working in the kitchen at age 14. Angelina is an exciting project for me, working with new Japanese ingredients and techniques that will allow me to showcase my passion and creativity, as well as challenge me.” Daniele Ceforo, Head Chef, Angelina Restaurant. 

The 40-cover space designed by London-based studio; Anna Owens Designs is heavily inspired by Japanese avant-garde fashion combining a modern, minimalist, monochromatic aesthetic with high-quality Italian materials and craftsmanship. Homage is paid to Angelina’s Italian and Japanese ancestors, with traditional Japanese lanterns lighting a Dalamata marble bar. 

The restaurant playlist will be created by Cherrystones – musician, international DJ, soundtrack composer, compiler and multi-genre music fiend. 

Angelina’s eight-plate sharing menu starts from £48pp with the option of wine pairing for an additional £45pp. For those without the luxury of time a Chef’s Choice Daily Plate is available priced at £9/ £12 with a glass of wine. 

Angelina Restaurant officially opens to the public on Wednesday 20th February 2019. The restaurant will be hosting a pre-opening soft launch from 14th –17th February 2019 and offering diners 50% off their food bill. Booking enquiries can be made via the website www.angelina.london. 

 

ANLINA RESTAURANT 

Opening Times: 

Closed Mondays & Tuesdays 

18:00 – 22:00 Dinner on Wednesday & Thursday 

18:00 – 22:30 Dinner on Friday 

12.00-15.00 Lunch, 18.00 – 22:30 Dinner on Saturday