The restaurant is noted for its conviviality as well as the quality of its food.
The chef was born into a cooking dynasty in Northern Italy and is considered one of the finest Italian chefs in the UK and the world.
The philosophy is centered around the spirit of conviviality and the pleasure that comes from sharing a meal with others, emphasizing the importance of quality.
The chef believes that food is about quality and company, and that there is no enjoyment of food without quality.
The chef was awarded the Commendatore OMRI by the Italian Ambassador for services to Italian gastronomy, which is the equivalent of a British knighthood.