1 December 2022…/ The wait is finally over! Penelope's is now open in the heart of Covent Garden. This new girl in town is the signature restaurant from boutique lifestyle Hotel AMANO Covent Garden, which opened its doors earlier this May. Penelope's brings fresh flavour to London's restaurant scene and nightlife, inviting diners to eat, drink and dance together under one roof.

Delivering a feast of Israeli and Spanish fusion food from Executive Chef Fez Ozalgan, a vibrant drinks list, and DJs playing tunes every Friday and Saturday night, Penelope's offers a fresh take on the conventional 'dinner party' concept.

Also launching this month are AMANO's famous monthly Isramani parties, an immersive dining experience and sell-out event back in Berlin where AMANO Group is based. Guests are encouraged to have fun and embrace a hands-in-the-air, dancing-on-the-table freedom, while food is served throughout the evening on generous sharing plates, set against a backdrop of party beats. Upcoming Isramani party dates in 2022 are 17 December and 31 December and 28 January and 25 February in 2023.

Along with Restaurant Manager, Javier Cerezo, at the helm of Penelope's dining experience is Turkish-Cypriot Executive Chef, Fez Ozalgan who brings years of expertise working at some of London's leading restaurants, most notably Jamie Oliver's famous fire cooking joint, Barbecoa. Inspired by her Turkish-Cypriot heritage and a passion for barbecue, Fez combines smoke and fire on the mangal and josper grills, using only the finest ingredients.

From today, diners can dive into bold tapas-style sharing plates full of flavour, from Paella Israeli style with octopus, Freekeh and gin-tomato-sauce to Israeli sofrito with pulled chicken and laffa bread, and tempura monkfish with Israeli couscous, wakame seaweed, and saffron. The star of the dessert menu is Penelope's signature Baklava cheesecake, closely followed by a rich chocolate tart, and a selection of seasonal fruits, sorbets and alfajores.

Perfect for private parties and exclusive events, Penelope's can host up to 160 guests across raised platforms, cosy corners and spacious booths and a smaller private dining space is large enough for 20 people.

Get ready to experience a 'dinner party' like no other in true AMANO style at Penelope's.

Penelope's is open Tuesday to Saturday from 5pm. Follow Penelope's on Instagram @penelopes.london.

Visit www.penelopeslondon.com or email penelopes@amanogroup.com to make a booking, and for enquiries about New Year's Eve. Private hire prices are available on request.

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About AMANO Group

AMANO Group is a Berlin-based hotel company that currently owns 11 hotels including eight in Berlin, one in Düsseldorf, one in Munich and more recently one in London. Three more hotels are planned for Hamburg, plus one in Munich, while AMANO Home Leipzig, the brand's apart-hotel concept, will open in 2023 and AMANO Leipzig will open in 2024. Established in 2009 by families Süsskind, Schiff and Rokeach, AMANO Group has the aspiration of designing hotels that do not act as foreign objects of tourism but are integrated into the city's cultural life. As a result, all its establishments are aligned with the following philosophy: sophisticated urban living in a central location at a fair price. This includes an interior design décor and level of service that far surpasses the three-star standard. Through trend-setting gastronomy concepts inspired by its Israeli roots, AMANO Group celebrates life with innovative food, drinks, music and dancing across its restaurants, bars, club, and roof terraces.

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