Former Caprice Holdings operations director Russell Norman has launched this Soho restaurant, inspired by the Venetian bacaros. A joint-venture with business partner Richard Beatty, it serves a menu of small dishes and offers an extensive Italian wine list.
Opened 30 September
Owners Russell Norman and Richard Beatty
Head chef Tom Oldroyd
Manager Russell Norman
Capacity 55, plus 25 private dining
Menu Italian - dishes include salt cod on grilled polenta; grilled sliced flank steak and flat mushrooms; calf's liver with onion and sage; pork belly with radicchio and hazelnuts; and honey and walnut semifreddo.
Average spend £20 including drinks and service
Address 41 Beak Street, London W1F 9SB
Telephone 020 7734 4479
Website www.polpo.co.uk