Perhaps the greatest aspect of Italian cuisine is its diversity in dishes and the freedom it offers for chefs to experiment, which no doubt is influenced by the adventurous spirit of Italian culture. Dating back several centuries, Italian cuisine was influenced by many methods of cooking such as those of ancient Rome and Greece. It has evolved to become one of the most popular cooking styles in the world, known to offer a range of mouth-watering delicacies and scintillating treats.

Italian cuisine is famous for its use of fine wines, olive oil and different varieties of aged cheese in its recipes. It is common for locally fermented wine to accompany some of the rich Italian food, even at the typical Italian family dinner table. While most of the local dishes are heavy meals which include generous quantities of meat, the moderate alcohol levels of locally produced wine complement the overall healthiness of the fare.

While some dishes such as Italian pizza are immensely popular around the world, along with signature Italian favourites including spaghetti and pasta, there remains a few hidden undiscovered culinary treasures as well. Those who wish to taste the explosion of flavours of authentic Italian dishes prepared by skilful Italian chefs in London should sample the exciting menu available at the Olives Restaurant & Bar of the Millennium Bailey’s Hotel London, Kensington.

Serving an array of amazing treats from lasagne to tastefully prepared rigatoni and pasta topped with fresh tomato sauce and fine mozzarella, Olives Restaurant & Bar also features an impressive range of alcoholic beverages such as red wine, rose wine, white wine, sparkling wine and champagne. This London hotel bar also boasts a warm and inviting interior and a charming ambience offering the traveller ample opportunity to unwind.