A LAUNCH date has been confirmed for a new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar in Chester city centre.
Artezzan will officially open its doors at the former Las Iguanas site on Pepper Street on Monday, June 21.
Chester will be the first "flagship" premises for the new brand which celebrates authentic Mediterranean flavours, service and atmosphere.
The venue will span two floors with 140 premium covers.
The menu combines classic dishes from Italy, Spain, France and Greece, and includes tasty Spanish pinchos, homemade pizzas and pastas, quality grilled meats and seafood, and a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Operations director Jim Dorrington, who has developed the brand and has plans to roll it out to more locations in the near future, said: "Although this past year has been very difficult for the hospitality sector, we feel that now is a great time to launch a new brand in the premium dining market.
"With the vaccine rollout going so well and the government roadmap on track we feel people will have confidence to eat out and return to some sort of ‘normal’.
"The restaurant will of course be fully compliant with any regulations that are in place when we open."
He added: "We just can’t wait to give guests a warm Artezzan welcome, introduce the amazing team, its fabulous food and drink and of course its Mediterranean atmosphere."
Here's what you can expect:
The bar and restaurant will be open every morning from 8am offering a breakfast menu that includes an Artezzan twist on a traditional English breakfast.
A tasty Pinchos menu will also offers guests the chance to order small bitesize Mediterranean nibbles at the bar while enjoying a cold beer or glass of chilled wine.
The main event is the a la carte menu which combines classic dishes from Italy, Spain, France and Greece with the menu promising to take guests on a journey, exploring the tastes and flavours that make the Mediterranean so unique.
The restaurant will also offer a vegan menu to ensure there is something for everyone.
Finally, a Sunday Roast Artezzan style will definitely be something to add to your ‘must try’ list.
In true Mediterranean style Sunday Roasts at Artezzan will be all about the family, a choice of pork, chicken or beef will be served on a carving board and come with the most amazing trimmings; crispy, thyme infused roasted potatoes, truffle cauliflower cheese, honey glazed baby carrots, tarragon Yorkshire puddings, sautéed green beans, apricot stuffing and red wine gravy.
Bookings for Sunday Roast will have to be made at least a day in advance as they will roast all meats fresh on the day.
- To book please visit artezzan.com
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