Gino D’Acampo: My Restaurant (Restaurant)

Top 10 things you need to know about Gino D’Campo My Restaurant:

1) Next time you are dashing through Euston station, inevitably running late for a train, don’t forget to look up. The top terrace has a line of bars and restaurants, inviting you to delay your journey;

2) Gino D’Campo’s My Restaurant gets top vote on the busy concourse. This Italian restaurant in London is open from 7am for bleary eyed commuters in need of an Italian espresso kick, through to dinner and sun downers as you unwind after a long day at your desk;

3) Does the name sound familiar? Gino D’Campo is the UK’s best loved TV chef, star of day time TV show, This Morning, and the nation’s go to Italian stallion for all things pasta and pizza;

4) The 150 seater restaurant with cicchetti bar (that’s small plates of Italian snacks to you and me) was tailor made for travellers. There’s plenty of plugs to recharge dying iPhones, free WIFI and an outside terrace, so you can keep an eye on the announcement board between drinks;

5) The waiting team are an Italian delight. Everyone flaunts a thick, authentic accent, and is extremely friendly (I was tempted to invite them to join our table) and more than happy to share their favourite dishes or help you negotiate the wine list;

6) Bring your binoculars. The walls are covered in photos of Gino with his celebrity pals. We spotted Emma Bunton and Celebrity Juice host, Keith Lemon;

7) The menu boasts simple Italian dishes with top notch, fresh, seasonal ingredients from every corner of Italy. The beef carpaccio is a highlight; expertly sliced and served with gremolata (a green, herby sauce). I’ve been dreaming of it ever since and am keen to get back to try the other dishes from Gino’s recipe books;

8) Fuel up first thing on freshly baked breakfast rolls stuffed with homemade Italian sausages with smoked pancetta, Nutella muffins and fried eggs with pecorino cheese on toasted ciabatta. Alternatively, slurp Gino’s signature juices and smoothies for the morning after the night before;

9) Italians know their coffee and all cups at Gino’s are made using freshly ground beans from Naples. Naturally!

10) When the waiter offers you a limoncello, say yes. It’s pure Italian zestiness in a glass....read more