Jade Burke dines at Gino D’Acampo My Restaurant Camden, to sample some of its diverse Italian delights after recently opening its doors in London’s Camden Town.
With its eclectic mix of music venues, markets and restaurants, it seems fitting that Italian celebrity chef, Gino D’Acampo, has chosen Camden Town to house his latest restaurant. Dubbed ‘My Restaurant’, the eatery offers a wide selection of Italian delicacies, from authentic pasta dishes and pizza to seafood and meats, all located in the bustling capital.
Heading in, it’s clear to see that the recently opened restaurant has been raised on the notion of family and friends, as the walls are decorated with black rimmed photo frames starring D’Acampo’s many friends and family members – an inviting touch that would help to make anyone feel at home.
An open-plan kitchen draws in the attention of guests, where the chefs can be seen gathering ingredients to create the delights available to eat. Meanwhile the prosecco bar houses an impressive 40 different options. So, whether diners prefer their prosecco semi-sparkling, known as ‘frizzante’, or with a full-on fizz, known as ‘spumante’, I’m assured every taste bud is catered for.
Browsing the menu, I notice that most food options offer details on where diners can find the recipe, should they wish to recreate what the chef prepares for them – a great personal touch. After little deliberation, my guest and I settle on our starter – we choose the chicken liver paté with fresh slices of toasted bread and tomato bruschetta – a classic in any Italian eatery.
“Towards the back of the restaurant, guests will find The Green Room – a space designed for parties or corporate events, which boasts its own pool table.”
Moving on to the main, I tuck into the linguine with seafood complete with wild red prawn, Scottish langoustine, mussels, clams and calamari, with a subtle hint of chilli – a favourite of mine so I couldn’t resist ordering – while my guest enjoys the 8oz fillet steak medallions, which is smothered in a rich green peppercorn and brandy sauce.
Inside, rows of tables line the floor, while a selection of booths are available for larger groups looking for a more intimate area to discuss business matters. Towards the back of the restaurant, guests will find The Green Room – a space designed for parties or corporate events, which boasts its very own bar and pool table – ideal for some after work frivolities or corporate events.
As our bellies try to digest the first two courses, we opt for a sharing dessert – the cornetto. Described as a treat that is ‘great for sharing’ we chose two flavours of ice cream to top our waffle cones – Nutella and vanilla.
Despite the dessert proving a little messy as the ice cream trickled down our cones and forming a small puddle, it was delicious and we expected nothing less of an Italian restaurant.
If you’re on the lookout for an authentic Italian that delivers fresh food in an intimate setting, ideal for private parties or a small dinner, then My Restaurant ticks all the boxes – but maybe avoid the cornetto if you’re in a white shirt.
What we ate:
Chicken liver paté – £6.50
Tomato bruschetta – £5.75
8oz fillet steak medallions – £26.50
Linguine with seafood – £14
Cornetto to share – £5
Good for…
Private lunches in seated booths
Corporate parties
Intimate dinners
Prosecco lovers
Contact: 020 7267 2678
