MAGENTA
Welcome to Magenta, inspired by its local 19th century cultural heritage and Northern Italian cuisine within the iconic Megaro Hotel.
Designed by renowned the British artist Henry Chebaane, created to postulate the intriguing premise: what if… in 1880, British engineers and scientists from the St Pancras Coal, Steel and Gas industries decided to create their own public house, with rooms above?
A name that evokes northern Italy and its flavours, but also the chemistry of nature and the organic pigments that sustain plant life. These include the anthocyanins that colour our food and wines in vivid shades of red, pink and purple. MAGENTA is the colour of imagination.
Our dishes are curated by Executive Head Chef Manuele Bazzoni, who carefully crafted his 15 year culinary career at Le Boudin Blanc as Head Chef and Trinity to name a few. Each dish is perfectly balanced to delight the senses, to take you on a journey of Italy whilst paired with our extensive wine list, selected by Sommelier Adriana Valentini.
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NORTHERN ITALIAN CUISINE WITHIN THE MEGARO HOTEL
If you would like to make a booking, please see our friendly Reservations Team or a staff member.
Opening hours Restaurant
- Sunday - Monday: closed (Dinner & Lunch)
- Monday - Friday: 7am - 10am (Breakfast)
- Saturday - Sunday: 8am-11am (Breakfast)
- Tuesday - Saturday 12pm - 2.30pm (Lunch)
- Tuesday - Saturday 5.30pm - 10pm (Dinner)
Opening hours Bar
Join us for Apertivo every Tuesday - Saturday from 4pm to 6pm and enjoy a cocktail or two on our sun soaked terrace.
Our chef
Chef Manuele Bazzoni has crafted a four-course A la carte menu based on favourite flavours from his native Northern Italy, honed to new levels reflecting his 15 year culinary career in London, including as Head Chef at Le Boudin Blanc, and Trinity, before he joined the Megaro Hotel four years ago.
OUR WINES
With over 70 wines available from Italy and France, the Magenta is home to the best craftsmen and women of the vine and wine industry, from all the wine-growing regions of Italy of course, but also from the surrounding countries. The cellar was the former bank vault, to which The Megaro used to house as a former bank, created by Sommelier Adriana Valentini collaboration with the owner of the premises, with the emphasis on Italy and its emblematic grape varieties.
Some bottles are offered to you in their youth, others have been aged in the cellars of the respective winemakers until they reach maturity. Particular attention has been given to this selection in order to offer you products designed according to a sustainable production ethic.
The Bar
Unwind from a day of shopping or sight-seeing London and enjoy our terrace, or grab a booth with friends with a cocktail or two? From 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm every Tuesday to Saturday, Magenta will be serving classic cocktails with very moreish cicchetti specially created by the restaurant’s Executive Head Chef Manuele Bazzoni.
Select cocktails £8 and House Red / White wine and tap beers £4
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Celebrating a special moment
Well suited to business lunches, team dinners or private parties, the Mauve accommodates up to 12 guests seated.
The set menu options, specially designed for events, revolve around our classic Italian cuisine with a focus on quality, seasonal ingredients and draw inspiration from Italy’s diverse regions. There are more than 78 wines to choose from, ensuring the perfect match to complement your meal.
The Mauve private carriage, a nod to our neighbour Kings Cross Station, provides a relaxed yet elegant setting and the dining area comes with its own cocktail bar. Let us take your occasion to the next level with our signature service.
You have booked a room with us and dream of coming to relax in our Wellness Suite, we offer day packages that combine access to our Wellness area with refreshing and healthy smoothies menu. Why not enjoy it with a cocktail?
This experience is made for lovers of fine cuisine and wine. Our chef work with seasonal products and sublimate them with our Sommelier to create a perfect experience for the senses.
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