Co-owners Rob D’Amico and Chef Dave Lamers have lifted Abruzzi into the top echelon of London restaurants, serving Italian-inspired modern and traditional regional specialties. As host and chef, respectively, each brings a polished professionalism to their Downtown epicurean hotspot.
The Scene
Abruzzi is well-groomed but casual, with an elegant white marble bar just inside the front entrance. There is an elevated communal table in the centre of the dining room that seats eight. The simple, striking decor with bare brick walls and lots of mirrors, the innovative lighting, and the friendly ambience are all central to the Abruzzi experience. The service is attentive, polished and knowledgeable.
The Bar
Menu Highlights
Abruzzi won a Gold Medal Innovation Award from Food Day Canada for a consistent commitment to using local ingredients. Chef Dave Lamers takes the earthy Italian culinary vocabulary and imbues it with both his idiosyncratic style and a culinary dialect that is responsive to the seasons. Lamers stresses simplicity and freshness as foundations of the Abruzzi kitchen philosophy and the menu offerings capture the essence of Italian cooking. They are intuitive, often iconic, prepared with quality sustainable ingredients and executed with skill and an eye for detail.
Italian-inspired
Farm-to-Table
119 King Street
(at Talbot)
519-675-9995
abruzzi.ca
Superior Wine List Includes Interesting Consignments Award-Winning Commitment to Local Sustainable Ingredients
House-Cured Pancetta & Assorted Charcuterie
Menus Change Seasonally
Italian Regional Specialties
Steps to Budweiser Gardens
