Godfather of modern cooking opens New York Italian in Exeter

A new Marco Pierre White restaurant has opened its doors in Exeter.

Called Marco’s New York Italian, the restaurant is located next to the new Hampton by Hilton, Exeter Airport hotel in Clyst Honiton and is the latest eaterie to be opened by the Godfather of modern cooking and original ‘enfant terrible’!

With checked black and white flooring and red gingham napkins, the new 92-cover family-friendly restaurant has been styled to replicate the hustle and bustle of a classic New York Italian.

Making the most of fresh local produce, Marco’s will serve quality American-Italian food including a selection of fresh pastas, steaks, seafood, burgers and handmade pizzas.

Operated by hotel management company Interstate Hotels & Resorts it is hoped that Marco’s will appeal to those looking for a relaxed, fun place to eat that has the added appeal of having the provenance of arguably Britain’s greatest ever chef.

Marco Pierre White said: “It’s great to be open and I can’t wait for diners to experience my own take of a New York Italian.

“I have been to many Italian restaurants in New York so for me making sure the atmosphere is right is vitally important as it sends a clear message to the diner that there is a strong passion for the food, quality of service and overall dining experience.

“The idea behind this restaurant is to create an environment where people can sit and enjoy their life, where diners can have a good time and enjoy traditional Italian favourites at any time of the day.

“This new restaurant is all about providing a place where people can go for some nice food and a nice bottle of wine in a relaxed, affordable and family-friendly setting.

“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.”

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

Primi dishes include Chargrilled asparagus, poached egg, parmesan crust, Antipasto Misto or Prosciutto, salami with melon while the main courses has a selection of classic pastas, risotto, pizzas, burgers, steaks and ribs.

Of course no New York Italian is complete without a selection of sumptuous desserts and with Tiramisu, New York Cheesecake and Bongo bongo (profiteroles filled with ice cream and Italian candied fruit with hot chocolate sauce), Marco’s is no exception.

Nick Taplin from Interstate Hotels added: “Marco has taken a lot of interest in the new restaurant and has been very much hands on with its design and lay out. His level of detail is amazing and will add to people’s experience now that it’s open.

“For him one of the most important aspects of any restaurant is the welcome on arrival, the environment customers sit in and the service that they’re given so we’ve been careful to make sure the new restaurant reflects that.”

For further information please visit www.marcosexeter.co.uk or call 01392 348 111.