Neapolitan chef Francesco Sarvonio to open Casa Felicia in Queen’s Park

Casa Felicia, a new Southern Italian restaurant led by Neapolitan chef Francesco Sarvonio, will open in Queen’s Park, on the 14^th of October. The restaurant will occupy a space on Salusbury Road and aims to bring the culinary traditions of Naples to one of the capital’s emerging food destinations. The opening is spearheaded by Romain Bourrillon, founder of hospitality group BO&CO, who has also led ventures such as Cocotte and Supra.

The kitchen at Casa Felicia will be overseen by Chef Francesco Sarvonio, whose previous experience includes roles at London’s Manteca and Giacco’s, as well as stints at Early June in Paris and Oranj in London. Sarvonio’s approach is rooted in the cuisine of Southern Italy, with a focus on traditional methods and seasonal ingredients. “As a Neapolitan, I’m excited to bring the flavours and traditions of Southern Italy to Queen’s Park, but with a modern spirit that reflects London today. At Casa Felicia, it’s all about generosity, authenticity, and creating food that makes people happy,” said Sarvonio.

The menu will feature handmade pasta made using semola and water, a nod to traditional Italian techniques. Dishes will highlight raw and dry-aged fish, seasonal vegetables, and sustainably sourced meat. Among the menu highlights there are Puntarelle Salad with colatura di alici, Felicia’s Lasagna, Linguine alla Nerano, Ziti alla Genovese, Whole Turbot, and salt-crust fish. The desserts selection will showcase some of Neapolitan classics such as Babà Napoletano and Pastiera.

The drinks offering will present a curated list of natural and classic wines, with a particular emphasis on producers from Campania. The cocktail menu will include Campari-based drinks and other Italian staples, designed to reflect the local aperitivo culture. Among the suppliers there are La Sovrana, Henderson Seafood and Cibo London for ingredients, and wine merchants such as Tutto Wines and Les Caves de Pyrene.

Casa Felicia’s founder, Romain Bourrillon, said: “Queen’s Park has such a special energy right now. It’s no longer just a neighbourhood but a destination for food and community. With Casa Felicia, I wanted to create somewhere that feels both familiar and inspiring, a place where people can gather, share great food and feel at home.”

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The restaurant will be open Tuesday to Sunday, with lunch and dinner service on most days, and will be closed on Mondays. For further information and reserveations, visit Casa Felicia’s website here.