New London restaurant space acquired by Jamie's Italian

Date: 31/05/2011

New 020 numbers may be required by Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain Jamie's Italian, as it has just acquired new premises.

The eatery has taken on a 25-year lease with no breaks at the recently completed Angel Building on St John Street, London.

It will occupy the site's largest retail unit, which measures 7,900 sq ft.

Simon Silver, head of strategic regeneration at Derwent London, said he is pleased to welcome the restaurant, adding his company believes "Jamie's Italian will provide an excellent facility to both our tenants and to the local community".

The celebrity chef's chain is not the only enterprise that may require 020 phone numbers, as Cancer Research UK and NG Bailey have also completed office lettings within the building.

Jamie's Italian aims to create an authentic "neighbourhood" feel while providing people with an affordable and accessible place to dine.

Group managing director of Jamie Oliver Restaurants Simon Blagden said the St John Street site is going to be "one of our most beautifully designed restaurants".