Opens
Mid November
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Location: Unit B3, 194-204, Bermondsey Street, SE1 3TQ -
Budget: Happily Affordable ££ -
Type of night: Drinking and Eating , First Date , Eating -
Type of venue: Restaurant , Restaurant Bar , Wine Bar
Bermondsey Street is set to gain a new luxe seafood restaurant, with a focus on impeccable wine pairings and an exclusively Italian selection of sips.
The brainchild of two long-time friends - ex-Four Seasons chef Moreno Polverini and former Oblix sommelier, Fabio De Nicola - Baccalà's regularly changing menu will depend on what's fresh and in season, with a chef’s counter and raw bar, perfect for peeking at the daily-sourced produce. The seafood will be matched with a selection of extra virgin olive oils from Italian artisan producers, with the unique character of each oil working to enhance the fish's natural flavours.
In terms of wine, expect a carefully curated selection of classic sips from all twenty regions of Italy, many of which will be available by the glass (using a Coravin technology). Handily, this place will also hold an off-licence, so you’ll be able to purchase bottles to take home (with no doubt a far superior selection than your local offie).
Opening Tuesday to Sunday, with a weekend brunch menu, the space is set to be a light and airy affair - with a glass floor to separate diners from the hustle and bustle of the basement kitchen. For those who would rather not sea their food before they tuck in, there will be a separate space with communal tables.
