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Giorgio & Plaxy Locatelli

Just like their approach to Italian culture, Giorgio and Plaxy Locatelli bring warmth, passion, and precision to every detail – from the kitchen to the table, and now to the heart of the National Gallery.

Giorgio Locatelli is seated in a bright interior. He wears a tailored black suit over a black shirt and is holding a small white espresso cup in one hand. His hair is silver and wavy.
Giorgio Locatelli

Giorgio Locatelli is one of the UK’s most respected Italian chefs. Born in northern Italy, Giorgio grew up in a family of restaurateurs and began his culinary career working at their Michelin-starred restaurant. After training in top kitchens in London and Paris, he opened his first Michelin-starred restaurant in London in the late 1990s.

Giorgio brings his passion for regional Italian cooking to Osteria Locatelli at the National Gallery. Located in the heart of Trafalgar Square, moments from the National Portrait Gallery, the restaurant celebrates the best seasonal ingredients, handmade pastas, and the warmth of Italian hospitality, all in one of London’s most iconic cultural landmarks.

Giorgio is also known for his role as a judge on MasterChef Italia and Celebrity MasterChef UK, his BBC series Italy Unpacked, and his bestselling cookbooks including Made in Italy and Made in Sicily.

Plaxy Locatelli, co founder of Locatelli, is seated on a wide stone staircase. She is dressed in a dark suit with Adidas sneakers. One arm resting on her knee and her hand supporting her head. She is smiling.
Plaxy Locatelli

Plaxy Locatelli is the co-founder and driving force behind the success of Giorgio Locatelli’s restaurant ventures. With a background in hospitality and a sharp eye for design, branding, and guest experience, she has played a key role in building some of London’s most respected Italian restaurants.

Today, Plaxy brings her vision and creativity to Osteria Locatelli at the National Gallery, the couple’s restaurant in Trafalgar Square. Overseeing every element from interiors to service, she ensures that every guest feels at home – whether they’re stopping in for a quick lunch or a celebratory dinner in one of London’s most iconic settings.

A celebration of art and food

In partnership with Searcys, Giorgio and Plaxy Locatelli have brought their signature blend of Italian hospitality, culinary excellence, and thoughtful design to one of London’s most iconic cultural landmarks. Osteria Locatelli at the National Gallery is a celebration of art, food, and shared moments – where timeless British elegance meets the warmth and soul of Italy.

Giorgio and Plaxy sit together on wide stone steps, both dressed in black suits. Plaxy has her arm around Giorgio, looking directly at the camera with a smile. Giorgio is laughing and looking away.

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