The Latest Breaking News from James Chiavarini

Top London restaurateur hits out at ban on boiling live lobsters

Restaurant and food industry heads are complaining about the new animal rights legislation

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2025

David Ellis reviews La Palombe: Sweet dreams are cooked like these

Il Portico restaurateur James Chiavarini knows all about fresh starts, says David Ellis, and the reborn La Palombe is leagues above what it was

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025

‘It’s pretty brutal out there’: Struggling UK pubs and restaurants pray spirit of Christmas past will reappear

After Covid and the cost of living crisis, bookings have still not fully rebounded for the critical festive period

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023

Vandals trash London restaurant after JK Rowling attends event at sister eatery

The Harry Potter author attended a charity fundraiser at the Pino restaurant in Kensington earlier this week

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2022

Londoner’s Diary: Open invitation to help launch new restaurant

A London restaurateur says hospitality staffing shortages have led him to make an open call for a chef to start a new restaurant with James Chiavarini, right, who owns Il Portico in Kensington, said he is looking for a partner. “You don’t need any money, all you need is a good…

Evening Standard · May 19, 2022

Rick Stein and Rowley Leigh head to Pino for Ukraine fundraiser

The popular Kensington restaurant is hosting a starry night, alongside other spots around the capital continuing to raise funds in support of Ukraine

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2022