The restaurant and terrace bar will be opening in September
Angela Hartnett is expanding her empire this year with two new openings – a fourth outpost of Cafe Murano in Marylebone and a new Italian-inspired concept at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, taking over the fifth floor space that’s been home to the Piazza Restaurant and Terrace Bar.
The as-yet-unnamed restaurant will serve her signature simple but sophisticated Italian dishes at lunch and dinner, with the all-day terrace bar, featuring views over Covent Garden, taking inspiration from the bars of Turin.
Speaking about the opening, Angela Hartnett said: “Opening at the Royal Opera House – such an iconic London institution – is a real privilege. We’re creating something entirely new for the space: relaxed, with food that celebrates exceptional produce and simplicity. Most of all we want the restaurant and bar to be for everyone, not just for those attending a performance.”
It’s not an easy space to operate, both because of the layout and the surge of people that hit the bar during performance intervals, which could be a killer for dinner vibes, but if anyone can do it, we’re hoping Angela can.
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Key Information
Opening date | September 2025
Address | Bow St, London WC2E 9DD
For more information | rbo.org.uk