Cicchetti Knightsbridge in London – owned by family-run San Carlo Group and designed by Fettle
Design – is named Overall Restaurant Winner and Best Europe Restaurant/Bar at the 2023 Restaurant
& Bar Design Awards. Now in it’s 15th year, the 2023 ceremony, which was held at London’s Florattica on
Thursday 19th October, recognises and celebrates the world’s most creative spaces and the people behind
them.
Described by the organisers as ‘the most important and influential design competition for food and
beverage spaces worldwide’, and judged by a panel of 40 of the most influential personalities in design,
hospitality and lifestyle globally, this annual edition attracted 1130 entries from 61 countries.
This year sees winning projects from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, Australia, the Pacific,
and Asia, however Cicchetti Knightsbridge is the only UK venue to be commended. The restaurant was
recognised in both the Global and the Regional Category Winners, leading to the ‘Overall’ win.
Marcello Distefano, Managing Director of San Carlo, comments: “We are truly honoured to receive the
prestigious awards for Overall Restaurant Winner and Best Europe Restaurant/Bar at the 2023 Restaurant &
Bar Design Awards.
Our partnership with Fettle Design has been a transformative journey, helping us to redefining the direction
of the Cicchetti proposition. Working with the talented team at Fettle has not only been a pleasure but has
also been instrumental in achieving this remarkable recognition.
These awards are a testament to the dedication, creativity, and collaboration that went into crafting the
unique experience that is Cicchetti Knightsbridge.”
Ben Spriggs, Editor in Chief of ELLE Decoration UK and one of the judges at this year’s awards,
comments: “Glamour and gravitas this design shows an accomplished and successful response to the brief,
and the use of mural art is a real standout.”
Cicchetti is located opposite Harrods on Hans Road and brings a touch of Venetian bácaro culture to
London’s Knightsbridge. Designed by London-based studio Fettle, Cicchetti’s elegant and timeless
interiors, spread across two floors, are inspired by classical Venetian architecture. Blending the
contemporary with the classic, features include polished marble, burnished brass and bespoke art deco
mirrored ceilings. Polished wood and brass fittings nod to the luxury yachts synonymous with the Floating
City, whilst a large striking mural – painted in situ by LA based artist, Jessalyn Brooks – takes centre stage in
the main dining.
Cicchetti Knightsbridge,
6 Hans Road,
London SW3 1RX
@sancarlo_cicchetti