Inside the Broadwick Soho hotel on the lower ground floor you’ll find their flagship restaurant, Dear Jackie – a dinner-only Italian restaurant showcasing unadulterated Italian opulence. At the helm is Noel Hayden, who grew up at the Mon Ami hotel in Bournemouth owned by his mother. Dear Jackie is an homage to her and a love letter to all the flamboyant Jackies of history.
The Broadwick Soho exudes elegance from every corner. Its walls host coveted works from a pool of celebrated artists that includes Andy Warhol, William Turnbull, and Francis Bacon. Its interiors are the work of designer Martin Brudnizki, whose credentials include prestige establishments such as The Beekman, Fortnum and Mason, and the Dorchester. Brudnizki’s most recent project showcases pure modern luxury, British eccentricity, and the splendour of 1920s interiors that came to characterise London’s nighttime glamour.
Nowhere are these elements more visible than Dear Jackie. Influenced by trips to Italy, lush banquette seating, crimson silk walls, and intricate tessellated textiles are softly illuminated by seductive Murano lighting. The dining room is peppered with hand-painted ceramics in faux-Roman style which gives an intimate quality that effortlessly blends Dolce Vita indulgence, classical artistic elements, and Soho’s sordid reputation
The kitchen is directed by head chef Harry Faddy, whose resume boasts the likes of The River Café and Aquavit London. Dear Jackie’s menu features white-glove-worthy Italian classics with an innovative modern twist. Dishes include seabass crudo with fennel and blood orange, pappardelle with braised rabbit and guanciale, and seared yellowfin tuna with agrodolce and salmoriglio. The dessert list spotlights unmistakable Italian classics like Tiramisu and a selection of gelato. The wine list is composed of internationally recognised varietals and regions as well as small-scale producers.
Guests can also pop in at Bar Jackie, a street-level café and bar, for an Italian appetite-stimulating tipple.