Established in Milan in 1977, Paper Moon's high-end Italian now has a loyal following all over the world, with six international sites across Asia and Europe. The family-owned venture is centred around quintessential Italian flavours delivered in a fine-dining setting. Paper Moon at the OWO is the first London site for this highly-regarded Italian restaurant group, taking up residence in Raffles Hotel at the Old War Office in Whitehall, where it joins another eleven restaurants and bars across the huge Westminster development. Co-owner Claudio Bertoni says Paper Moon London will be 'a stylish destination where diners can join us for a culinary journey through Italy’.
Paper Moon takes up residence in one of the grand spaces within the OWO and boasts stunning views over Horse Guards Avenue. The decor of the restaurant has been uniquely designed to emulate a traditional Italian house, featuring olive trees, lush greenery, terracotta colour schemes, all intended to make guests feel at home. Within the restaurant, there will be a marble bar serving daily aperitivi and tantalising cocktails, the main dining room for all-day dining, and a private dining room available for hire.
The menu is yet to be confirmed, however, diners can expect elevated classics focussed on seasonal ingredients bringing ‘authentic and timeless flavours of Italy’. For example, on the menu at the flagship branch in Milan you'll find dishes such as seared tuna with an Amalfi lemon citronette, fritto misto with homemade tartare sauce and ossobuco with risotto alla Milanese. The extensive drinks list is set to comprise not just cocktails but feature over 100 European high-quality wines to accompany the meal.