Starting Up with Dorota Pluta @ Marco's New York Italian

It’s a very exciting time – the arrival of a new place to eat in Oxford that comes with the provenance of arguably the UK’s greatest chef of modern times – Marco Pierre White.

It has already got local foodies licking their lips at the prospect, and we’ve been on site for about three weeks getting the new restaurant ready.

And although the fit-out has been relatively straight forward, we’ve been careful to make sure it fits in with Marco’s take on what a New York Italian should be.

The effect is to replicate the hustle and bustle of a classic New York Italian. It will definitely appeal to those looking for a relaxed, fun place to eat and drink that has the added attraction of being under the watchful eye of the one dubbed the Godfather of modern cooking.

There is of course a little bit of added pressure, especially when you’re going to look after a restaurant for someone with a reputation as famed as Marco Pierre White!

The flooring is fantastic and comprises a black and white check layout. This complements the new chairs, which have a deep red velvet backing and mushroom-coloured leather fronts.

The effect is superb and something I’m sure diners will enjoy. The private dining area has also had a makeover and will seat up to eight people.

But what will be key is to make sure the atmosphere is right.

This sends a clear message to the diner that there is a strong passion for the food, quality of service and overall dining experience.

Marco is a firm believer that the atmosphere and ambience has to be perfect. People who go out to eat deserve the best and we’ll strive to make sure that this New York Italian will become a very popular place to eat.

The restaurant and bar offer something for everyone. We have a big bar area where you can simply pop in for drinks or snacks throughout the day, and the restaurant is very much an all-occasion venue where you can enjoy casual dining or celebrate a special anniversary.

This is not about Michelin standard food. Marco’s New York Italian is all about good food in a relaxed inviting environment at affordable prices. We’re not an exclusive restaurant and feel strongly about creating a simple and welcoming restaurant and bar experience.

We want people to come here and make their visit as formal or informal, expensive or inexpensive as they wish. If a mum wants somewhere to take the kids out for a bite to eat then this is the place. Equally, business people wanting somewhere to take clients will find this the perfect venue for food or drink.

People who go out to eat and spend their hard-earned money deserve excellent service and good food at a price that is affordable. That’s what Marco’s New York Italian is all about.

The presence of a Marco Pierre White restaurant in Oxford will bring an exciting vibe to the mix, and will sit well with those looking to do business in a relaxed setting as well as among visitors taking in the many attractions on our doorstep.

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Marco’s New York Italian opens in the Mercure Oxford Eastgate Townhouse this week.
Visit mpwrestaurants.com or call 01865 248695

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