Vapiano, the Italian fresh casual dining restaurant that operates 135 restaurants in 28 countries, including Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Germany and USA, is to open its third restaurant in London.
It is investing £2.5 million to redevelop a former nightclub and restaurant in Wardour Street, Soho, with building work starting in the coming weeks, with the aim of opening the restaurant in December (2013).
It will have a customer area of 7,000 square foot and capacity for 250 diners, and will employ 80 staff.
The company’s existing restaurants in London are located at Great Portland Street and Bankside, and Its Managing Director, Phil Sermon, said:
“We are thrilled to have secured such a fantastic site in the heart of Soho.
“This is just the start of our expansion and highlights our intent to open many more Vapiano restaurants in prime positions across London and the UK.”
Vapiano serves fresh pasta, pizza, salad and dolci, all prepared and made in house to order by chefs interacting with customers.