Aldo Zilli returns to London after 20 years

Celebrity chef, restaurateur and author, Aldo Zilli, will return to London for the first time in 20 years to launch Undercroft – a new restaurant in the crypt of the historic St George's Church, Mayfair.

Opening this month, the venue sees Zilli join forces with industry stalwart and music publisher Martin Priestnall, with Michael Kill spearheading the project. The trio's vision is to unite the best in art, design, music and food.

Undercroft will pay homage to the history of the church. One of Mayfair’s great institutions, the 16th-Century St George's sits off Hanover Square. It has a rich musical legacy and heritage, having served as US President Theodore Roosevelt's wedding venue and where Handel was a regular worshipper.

Dining at Undercroft

Chef Zilli has crafted an Italian menu influenced by all 20 regions of the country. Highlights include Whole Lobster Tagliolini, Monkfish Porchetta, Slow-Cooked Beef Rib and Veal Escalope Saltimbocca.

Diners will also be immersed in an ever-changing programme of live music entertainment, piano pieces and curated art displays.

Not only this, but guests will have the option to book bespoke experiences, from a private dinner accompanied by live music to a chef’s table led by Zilli himself, a speakeasy or themed event. Warm rustic tones, exposed brick, luxurious furnishings and subtle lighting will create an intimate setting. 

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