Blending fine art and gastronomy, the evening will honour Caravaggio’s iconic work The Supper at Emmaus, which hangs in the National Gallery just steps from the restaurant. Guests will enjoy a four-course tasting menu with wine pairings, each dish designed to capture the drama, symbolism, and flavours of Caravaggio’s world. Book your place now.
Caravaggio: Inspiration in Light and Shadow
Caravaggio’s art is known for its bold contrasts of light and darkness — the chiaroscuro style that revolutionised painting. His works combine realism with raw emotion, drawing the viewer into the very heart of the scene.
The Supper at Emmaus (1601) captures the biblical moment when two disciples recognise the resurrected Christ during a meal. Everyday objects — bread, wine, fruit — become symbols of transformation, revelation, and divine presence. This powerful mix of the ordinary and the sacred is exactly what inspired Giorgio Locatelli to create an event where art steps off the canvas and onto the plate.
The Evening’s Programme
6:30pm – Arrival & Welcome
Guests will be greeted with a glass of Marchese Antinori Franciacorta Cuvee Royale NV before being guided into the world of Caravaggio.
7:00pm – Talk with the Art Historian
An art historian from the National Gallery will provide exclusive insight into The Supper at Emmaus. Their talk will uncover the symbolism hidden within the fruit basket, bread, and wine, and explain how Caravaggio’s use of light transforms an ordinary supper into a profound revelation.
7:30pm – Four-Course Tasting Menu
Guests will sit down to a four-course dinner crafted by Giorgio Locatelli and his team. Each dish has been inspired by Caravaggio’s painting, designed to balance Italian culinary tradition with the visual drama of chiaroscuro.
Supper at Emmaus Menu
Pane di grano arso, patate e rosmarino, olio d’oliva
Smoked potato sourdough, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil
Paired with Marchese Antinori, Franciacorta Cuvee Royale NV
Carciofo alla romana, salsa al pane
Stewed artichoke, bread sauce
Paired with Castello Della Sala, Conte Della Vipera 2023
Risotto al gorgonzola, fichi all’aceto balsamico
Gorgonzola cheese risotto, balsamic marinated figs
Paired with La Braccesca, Achelo 2022
Petto di faraona, cavolo, mela, noci, salsa all’uva
Roast guinea fowl breast, kale, apple, walnut, grape reduction
Paired with Badia A Passignano, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021
Dark red drama
Chocolate mousse, black currant ice cream, beetroot
Paired with Marchese Antinori, Vinsanto 2020
Event Details
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Date: Thursday 17th October
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Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
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Location: Locatelli at the National Gallery, Sainsbury Wing
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Price: £149 per person
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Includes: Four-course tasting menu with wine pairings, Franciacorta reception, and a keepsake illustrated menu booklet
A Celebration of Art and Gastronomy
Supper at Emmaus is more than just a meal — it is an encounter with art in a new dimension. By transforming Caravaggio’s chiaroscuro and symbolism into a sensory dining journey, Locatelli at the National Gallery offers guests the chance to step into the world of the artist while enjoying exquisite Italian cuisine.
Spaces are strictly limited, with just 40–50 seats available. We invite you to join us for this unforgettable evening that promises to be both culturally enriching and gastronomically indulgent.
Book your place now and be part of Supper at Emmaus — where canvas meets kitchen.
