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Meet our Team

At Locatelli at the National Gallery, our team brings together experience, passion, and the authentic spirit of Italian hospitality. Led by our expert General Manager and Executive Chef, we are dedicated to delivering one of the best Italian dining experiences in London.

Executive Chef Imma Savinelli is seated by a window in a bright, tiled room. She wears a white chef’s jacket with double-breasted buttons and black trousers. Her dark hair is tied back. One arm rests on her knee, displaying a tattoo of an anchor on her forearm and a dark wristwatch.
Imma Savinelli

Our Executive Chef Imma Savinelli, has worked closely with Giorgio at Locanda Locatelli since 2018. Having grown up in the South of Italy, where food is not just nourishment, but a way of life, Imma honed her culinary skills in her childhood kitchen, where she learned the importance of fresh, local ingredients and honouring the heritage of Italian cooking. Imma attended a culinary academy in Italy, before moving to London where she met Giorgio, and has continued her learning under his watchful eye. With her passion, flair and her knowledge of Italian cooking, Imma helped Giorgio design a menu that reflects the restaurant’s surroundings and their collective dedication to Italian produce and cooking.

General Manager, Costanzo Cappella, is seated alone at a high round table. He wears a light coloured jacket over a shirt and dark trousers. Costanzo is holding a phone to his ear with one hand while the other rests on the table near a notebook. Tall windows cast boxy patterns of sunlight and shadow across the wall.
Costanzo Cappella

With extensive experience managing some of London’s top restaurants, our General Manager Costanzo Cappella ensures that every guest enjoys exceptional service from the moment they arrive. Their deep knowledge of Italian hospitality, attention to detail, and commitment to creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere make Locatelli at the National Gallery a standout among Italian restaurants near Trafalgar Square.

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. 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.

Dining scene of a woman passing a plate of rustic bread to another person across the table. On the marble table are white plated dishes. One plate has a piece of roast chicken on top of golden polenta with a sauce, while another plate holds a starter with greens and dressing. Three wine glasses, one with red wine, two with white, are visible alongside water glasses and a small bowl of olives.
Close up of a white bowl featuring handmade ring shaped pasta, red gurnard, Taggiasche black olives, tomato, chilli, and toasted almonds.
Close up of a person holding a piece of bread, dipping it into a sauce on their white plate. The plate features a portion of roast chicken, topped with tomato and olive sauce, alongside a slice of polenta. Silver cutlery rests nearby on a marble table. Glass of red wine partially visible.
Overhead view of a marble table set with three white plates. The plate in the lower right features several slices of medium rare grilled steak, arranged in a fan shape, with a mixture of grilled vegetables, aubergine, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. All served on top of a green herb sauce. The plate above it contains wide ribbon pasta neatly twirled, sitting on a green purée, garnished with herbs. In the upper left, a partially visible plate holds a slice of grilled flatbread topped with cherry tomatoes and red onion. A glass of red wine and a white napkin are also partially visible.
A close up of a table. A hand is squeezing a lemon wedge over a dish of mixed fried seafood and vegetables, served with green sauce on a white plate. On the table are a glass of white wine, a glass of water, and a small bowl of green olives. The background features a yellow wall and a wooden chair.

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