Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that Italian pasta restaurant, miscusi, has selected The Yards, Covent Garden, for its debut UK location and its first restaurant outside of Italy.
With 12 restaurants currently across 7 Italian cities, miscusi has now signed for a 4,190 sq ft unit at 23 Slingsby Place committing to the first phase of its international development across Europe.
The brand’s seasonal menu celebrates fresh pasta and champions biodiversity using a variety of grains and condiments that are essential to supporting the ecosystem. miscusi is due to open the doors to its restaurant within The Yards later this autumn.
In line with its sustainable mission and being committed to its new B Corp certification, once open, miscusi Covent Garden will be working towards being plastic-free and zero waste, whilst eat-out delivery packages will be 100% recyclable. The restaurant will comprise of 163 covers.
Alberto Cartasegna, miscusi CEO, commented: “After such difficult times, it is with a strong sense of responsibility that we bring our product, people and vibes to London. A city I lived in and loved from 18 years-old, when I took my first steps as a chef and a waiter. miscusi exists to make people happy and our planet safe by spreading Mediterrenean lifestyle.
“When searching for the first site in a new country it was crucial to find the right location to create a name for ourselves. We fell in love with The Yards destination instantly, and are certain we will feel right at home within its bustling streets and neighbourhood of other lifestyle brands within this close knit community.”
Commenting on behalf of Longmartin Properties Ltd, Simon Taylor, property director at the Mercers’ Company said: “It is not often you see a brand that believes so strongly in its social and environmental goals that it creates its own research and development location in order to contribute to making the world a better place. miscusi is an exceptional company with a hugely popular offering, and its selection of The Yards for its debut UK site and first location outside of Italy is a brilliant triumph for the destination.”
CBRE is the asset manager on behalf of Longmartin Properties and Colliers and DCL acted for The Yards. miscusi represented themselves.
