A beloved Italian restaurant chain is set to close its doors after 70 years as it collapses into administration.
Spaghetti House has served London diners since the 1950s and claims to be the oldest family-run Italian in the capital.
However, it has now closed all its restaurants with immediate effect after the business went under.
Owner Lavval Restaurants Ltd was placed in administration on May 6 and BTG Begbies Traynor LLP was appointed the administrator.
The first Spaghetti House was founded by Simone Lavarini and Lorenzo Fraquelli on Goodge Street in 1955 and closed last year.
Now, branches on Marble Arch, Carnaby Street, Oxford Street, Kensington High Street and Cranbourn Street have closed.
A spokesperson for the chain said: “We’re sorry all our restaurants are now closed.
“We would like to express our deepest gratitude to our loyal customers, partners and team members, past and present, for your support over the years.
“From our family to yours, Grazie.”
In 1975, the so-called Spaghetti House siege took place when three robbers stormed the Knightsbridge branch of the chain and held staff hostage.
The hostages were released unharmed after six days and the robbers were imprisoned along with two accomplices.
