The Staff At The Hutch Are Delighted To Be At Your Service

Our Head Chef, Riccardo Isolini

Riccardo comes to us with a wealth of experience in many different types of restaurant including Turkish, Italian and Gastro pub. His eclectic brand of cooking has won him plaudits from food critics wherever he has been:

"Installed in the kitchen is Riccardo Isolini, who previously reigned at Maremma in Islington, and now heads a five strong brigade, bringing with him his philosophy of keeping food simple... "

Diane Lane, Menuwatch, Caterer and Hotelkeeper

"...a modern Italian restaurant, definitely upmarket, and with ambitious cooking. The chef is Riccardo Isolini...his menu is very tempting...presentation is superb...very accomplished...perfect"

Charles Campion, Evening Standard

"Chef Riccardo Isolini has a way with sauces...unexpected...delightful,... delicious."

The Time Out Eating and Drinking Guide

"Unpretentious, inexpensive and - most important of course - an inspired chef in Riccardo Isolini"

Jeremy Wayne, the Guardian Guide

"Chef Riccardo Isolini was firing on all cylinders while creating some sublime gastronomy..."

Victor Lewis-Smith, Harpers and Queen