head chef
Lello Favuzzi
Lello brings a wealth of experience and the vibrant cuisine of his hometown, Sassari, to Belvedere, introducing a touch of Italy to the green gardens of West London, where he will showcase his love for provenance and seasonal cooking with produce at its heart.
Working with small-scale suppliers, Lello’s menu celebrates seasonality with premium produce sourced from villages across Italy, including black winter tomatoes from Sicily, radicchio tardivo from Veneto and earthy porcini mushrooms from Umbria.
Born in Sardinia, Belvedere’s Lello Favuzzi started his culinary journey by learning to cook in his parents’ kitchen. Regularly helping his grandmother make fresh, home-made focaccia, pasta, and other traditional Italian dishes, showed Favuzzi that delicious food brings people together.
Thin-crusted pizzas cooked over flames in our wood-fired oven
Dishes
There’s a focus on seafood, flavours of Italy and the Mediterranean threaded throughout Lello’s menu in dishes such as Apulian Burrata; Homemade Pumpkin & Taleggio Ravioli, Amaretti and Coffee crumble; and Wild Seabass Fillet, Saffron Sauce, & Burnt Fennel.
A dedicated raw selection using the highest-quality fish includes: Wild Sea Bass Ceviche; and Bluefin Tuna Tartare.
Desserts are modern takes on classics including Tiramisu, the Sour Cherry Mouse, or Williams’ Pear & Frangipane Tart.
