White Lotus actor Theo James is launching his first restaurant project as he prepares to open an Italian eatery in London next month after 18 months of planning.
The star has teamed up Ed Templeton, co-founder of Carousel, the creative hub and restaurant in Fitzrovia, to create 'Lupa' - named after the she-wolf of Rome.
The duo are working on a menu for the restaurant in Islington with Naz Hassan, the former head chef at Pidgin and Crispin, who will be in charge of the kitchen.
Lupa is expected to focus on the 'beauty and simplicity' of 'Roman comfort food' with inspiration from osterias in the Italian capital which sell simple dishes.
But it will also bring a 'distinct London flare' including takeaway porchetta sandwiches on Arsenal matchdays, given it is near the team's Emirates Stadium.
