On Tuesday 18th August, Giorgio Locatelli steps into a new chapter of his television career as he joins Celebrity MasterChef UK. For our team at Osteria Locatelli, watching Giorgio on screen is about more than seeing a familiar face on television: it is a chance to celebrate the chef, mentor and friend whose influence can be felt throughout the restaurant every day. Because behind the television chef is the Giorgio they know in the kitchen.
The Giorgio We Know
At Osteria Locatelli, Giorgio’s approach to food is never simply about what appears on the plate. It is about people, generosity, seasonality and the Italian belief that food brings everyone together.
For Executive Chef Imma Savinelli, that connection runs particularly deep. Imma has worked closely with Giorgio since 2018, continuing her journey alongside him and helping bring his approach to Italian cooking into the restaurant’s kitchen. Then there is Costanzo Cappella, our General Manager, whose role is all about bringing the same spirit of hospitality to the dining room. Together with the wider team, Imma and Costanzo are part of the story behind Osteria Locatelli, the people who turn Giorgio’s ideas into a restaurant experience.
Life Inside Osteria Locatelli
Ask the team what Giorgio has taught them and the answers go beyond recipes. It is about understanding ingredients, knowing when simplicity is enough and paying attention to the smallest details. And, perhaps most importantly, understanding that a restaurant should make people feel welcome.
Set inside the Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery, just moments from Trafalgar Square, Imma and Costanzo bring Giorgio’s vision of Italian cooking and hospitality into one of London’s great cultural destinations. Seasonal Italian cooking sits alongside an atmosphere designed for lingering, whether guests are joining us after exploring the Gallery, meeting friends for lunch or settling in for dinner.
Watch. Then Taste.
As the nation gets ready to watch Giorgio on Celebrity MasterChef UK, we invite you to discover the food and hospitality that have shaped his career for yourself. Come to Osteria Locatelli at the National Gallery. Meet the people who bring his vision to life. Sit at the table. Taste the food. Experience the warmth of Italian hospitality in the heart of London.
Watch Giorgio on screen, meet him through his food. Book a table.
