Rigatoni Brings Mediterranean Style Dining Party to Fulham
North End Road newcomer is 'little sister' to restaurant in Formentera
Salvatore Polizzotto opened Rigatoni last month on the corner of Haldane Road after the success of his original Rigatoni restaurant in sunny Formentera – the smallest of Spain’s Balearic islands.
He says the diversity and excitement of North End Road made it an ideal location for their brand of Italian hospitality relying on good food and good music.
"Considering our success in Spain we decided that Rigatoni needed a little Sister in London where you can enjoy our vibes even during the winter. And finally after a long wait we are now open in London," says Marco Maffi, one of Salvatore's partners.
Rigatoni opened last month with a performance from Italian singer Umberto Smaila, and contestants from BBC's The Voice have also sung at the restaurant.
"It is great to be in Fulham in a vibrant area that offers the beauty of so many different cultures all together in one place. That is North End Road," says Salvatore.
"The other local businesses have been very welcoming and made me feel at home. It has a nice old school vibe and now we have traditional Italian food and live music on offer on the street. No compromise is made when it comes to food here. It is a huge part of the Italian culture. We love to sink our teeth into delicious food."
He adds: " I have been involved in restaurants for over 30 years and live music is so important.
"The atmosphere of a place just changes in an instant the band strikes up. In Fomentera by the beach we have DJs and live singers entertaining the customers. It is a great experience and now I want to bring the dining party to Fulham."
Rigatoni is located at 308-310 North End Road. Call 020 3903 8554 to book a table.
