Marco Pierre White has announced he will be opening Bardolino Pizzeria Bellini & Espresso Bar following recent successful openings of the chain in Bristol and Birmingham.
The new 80-cover restaurant takes its name from the town of Marco’s mother’s birth, Bardolino, a stunning lakeside town on Lake Garda in northern Italy. It will feature an all-day express menu of authentic Italian food, coffees and Bellinis.
As the name suggests, pizza is the star dish, however, the restaurant will also focus on Italy’s other classic plate, pasta.
Diners can expect a variety of authentic stone-baked pizzas, homemade pastas and traditional desserts. Brunch is available daily and becomes bottomless at weekends, with unlimited Bellinis paired with any item from the brunch menu.
The restaurant décor will have a true Mediterranean feel about it with warm colours and washed woods to create an ‘ultra-casual’ and relaxed setting.
Bardolino will occupy the ground floor of a three-story building. Manni Madhani will operate Bardolino under licence from the celebrity chef’s Black & White Hospitality business and will also manage The Bank bars which are located on floor 1 and 2 of the building.
Marco Pierre White said: “Bardolino represents affordable, friendly and casual dining with authentic recognisable Italian dishes.
“After months of planning for the opening, I’m very much looking forward to opening the doors and offering a real taste of Italy to Swindon diners.”
Nick Taplin, CEO at Black & White Hospitality, said: “Marco and I have a great relationship with Manni and we’re very much looking forward to working together on this venture.
“Bardolino is sure to be a hit with both day-time and evening diners. The high street has changed a lot in the past few years and the demand for casual dining has become increasingly popular. A trend we believe is here to stay.
“This concept is designed to offer a fresh alternative, where authentic, uncomplicated food served promptly is absolutely essential.
“The setting, although influenced by a rustic Italian village, will be vibrant and a little bit quirky with the décor reflecting both old and the new.”