Camerino

Camerino is an elegant, contemporary restaurant in Percy Street that explores the regional cuisines of Italy through a classic yet thoroughly modern Italian menu of impeccably prepared dishes. Veneto born head chef, Valerio Daros, has a wealth of culinary experience, including four years as sous chef for Giorgio Locatelli at Zafferano, during which time the team won a Michelin star.

Culinary simplicity and the use of only the finest and freshest ingredients characterise Valerio's dishes, which take into consideration seasonality of produce to constantly evolve the menu. Daros comments: 'Italian food is all about flavour, which can only be achieved by using the best ingredients. All dishes are home made on the premises - from the breads and the pasta through to the ice creams and petit fours".

All ingredients are meticulously sourced from small, artisan Italian suppliers and Daros has drawn on his roots to create a menu that reflects the varied culinary traditions of regional Italy, presented in a contemporary context. The result is a diverse and modern menu featuring starters such a deep-fried and marinated fillet of sardine with red sauerkraut and raspberry sauce; venison bresaola with rocket salad, celeriac and mayonnaise; and thinly sliced veal with tuna sauce, apple, raisins and capers.

A bright, light interior with hand-painted flower motifs decorating the walls make for a interesting yet stylish and comfortable eating environment whilst scarlet drapes provide a touch of theatre.