Pollini at Ladbroke Hall

The accolades keep rolling in for Pollini at the Arts & Social Club at Ladbroke Hall: Wallpaper Design Awards’ Best New Restaurant 2024, a coveted Gambero Rosso rating, a listing in the Michelin Guide, and a ranking as the 21st best Italian restaurant in the world by 50 Top Italy. With such honours, Pollini firmly establishes itself as a beacon of creative expression and culinary excellence.

Open to all, Ladbroke Hall’s 43,000-square-foot space is a vibrant cultural playground, home to contemporary art, collectible design, music, dance, and more. "Your stage for the arts," as they call it. At the heart of it all is Pollini, led by acclaimed chef Emanuele Pollini. Awarded the prestigious three-fork rating—the highest distinction in Italian dining—his cuisine is a revelation. As a master of artisanal gelato, his desserts are a must, so be sure to save room.

Steeped in history, the Hall was originally built in 1903 as the façade of the Clément-Talbot factory—once a grand showroom and assembly plant for motorcars. The nod to its industrial past lives on through staff donning smart boiler suits. Architecturally, the Beaux Arts building impresses with its sweeping arched windows, heraldic crest, and stately portico—more reminiscent of a country house than a city haunt. Now restored and reimagined, the space features permanent works by leading artists and designers including Nacho Carbonell, Vincenzo De Cotiis, Ingrid Donat, Luciano Giubbilei, Michele Lamy and Rick Owens, Sir Christopher Le Brun PPRA, Nicolas Schuybroek, and Robert Stadler. The art program is curated by Carpenters Workshop Gallery, internationally lauded for its focus on collectible design and functional art.