""I knew they would get all the operational things right, like the angles of the banquette seating, and we worked closely together on the aesthetics, identifying a limited materials palette but with warmth," he tells me. "I wanted a minimalist vibe but something bold. Motorino is similar to Town but with different colours and materials. We're trying to make a space that feels quite vibey and exciting.""
""The food at Town is quite hard to pigeonhole because of the way we cook food from all over with whatever feels tasty, using the ingredients we have. It's all about keeping it simple and not making it too 'cheffy,' he tells me. "Motorino is, again, slightly different because we're"
Openings at Town and Motorino generated major buzz in the London restaurant scene. Town opened on Drury Lane in the spring and Motorino launched in Fitzrovia in November. Both venues were designed by North End Interiors with a slick, high-gloss, 1970s-inspired aesthetic featuring round curves, timber piling and a visible private dining room reminiscent of a recording studio. Stevie Parle led the projects and collaborated with Lita chef Luke Ahearne at Motorino. Design choices emphasized a limited materials palette, operational precision and a minimalist-but-bold, vibey atmosphere. The kitchens serve Italian-leaning, globally influenced dishes focused on simplicity and avoiding over-elaboration, earning rave reviews.
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