An Italian sibling squad lights up Ivanhoe with their latest venue
But there are also fresh ideas on show. Chicken schnitzel showered in parmesan comes with a sidecar of vodka-tomato sauce. Ricotta hotcakes served with maple syrup, mascarpone and blueberry compote are 'like a hybrid between your standard pancake and your Japanese pancake', says Ryan.
A few Via Porta favourites are also in the mix. There are fried eggs in spicy all'arrabbiata-inspired sugo; crab spaghetti with fermented chilli and lemon crumb; and doorstopper French toast, made of croissant dough that's baked in a loaf tin then topped with poached pears, almond brittle, caramel sauce and creme anglaise.
Sarah, the co-founder and director of Studio Esteta (most recently responsible for Harriot), picked earthy interiors that subtly echo Lucci's sibling venues, with handcrafted timber detailing and textured walls. A mid-century Italian pendant light was salvaged from their grandparents' house and hangs in the window.
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