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   .................................  MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

PAUL MATTHEWS PHOTOGRAPHY

TRATTORIA SETTEBELLO, NAPOLI
Merchants Quay, The Docks, Gloucester.

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Photography for their - Advertising - website- marketing - editorial - food guides and social 2023/24

Imagine a town square in a small, sunny southern Italian town, wine on the table and men enjoying playing cards and chasing the lucky 7 Settebello!   

The images speak for themselves, the very best Italian food, made with love and the freshest of high quality ingredients, realaxed, glamorous and sophisticated.

white bowl with chicken breast wrapped in porchetta ham and fresh tomato sauce and rose wine

LUCARELLI
The Mailbox, Solihull, Birmingham.

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Photography for their - Advertising - website- marketing - editorial - food guides and social 2021

This simply stunning traditional Italian Restaurant was an absolute delight to shoot.

 

Located in the heart of Birmingham’s Mailbox just by the BBC the authentic cuisine did justice to the chic design led interior creating a sophisticated yet relaxed ambience reminiscent of an Italian seaside hideaway.

 

Italian dishes prepared by Italian Chefs using ingredients sourced in Italy and fresh local produce. Traditional recipes based on their heritage and infused with passion to give you a truly memorable taste of Italy.

LUCARELLI
The Mailbox, Solihull, Birmingham.

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Photography for their - Advertising - website- marketing - editorial - food guides and social 2021/22

The irrepressible Aldo Zilli at Lucarelli, shot to celebrate the one year anniversary of their opening in the Mailbox.

Aldo like Lucarelli have traditional authentic Italian cuisine at their heart. The highest quality ingredients cooked simply and beautifully..

Always a treat.

Italian vegetarian salad of aubergine, edamame beans and sauces

AQUA

Old Welwyn, Hertfordshire

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Photography for their - Advertising - website- marketing - editorial - food guides and social 2019

Located in Old Welwyn and overlooking the tiny river of Mimram sits Aqua. A bright, modern, authentic Italian restaurant with a warm, friendly atmosphere. 

 

Aqua are passionate about their food, wines and cocktails. The aim being to bring a true taste of Italy in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with brilliant friendly service.

Using truly authentic Italian products and famous for their meat and fish specialities and delicious homemade pastas and risottos.

Whole lobster spaghetti Italian style with clams, mussels and chorizo

OSTERIA PULCINELLA

Twickenham, Middlesex

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Photography for their  - marketing - editorial - food guides and social 2019

Authentic regional Italian cuisine complemented by an exceptional selection of fine wine. The restaurant has a rustic feel with a warm and comfortable atmosphere. The service as you would expect from Italy is friendly, professional and welcoming. 

Octopus salad Spanish style with heritage tomatoes and black olive tapenade

TIERRA AND MAR

Cirencester, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds

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Photography for their  - marketing - editorial - food guides and social 2019

A fine dining Spanish restaurant in the heart of The Cotswolds. Family run following the tradition of Spanish Tapas and love of fresh produce, whether fresh seafood in Spain or fresh meat and vegetables reared and grown on the family smallholding near Cirencester.

       Plates are a delight of fresh crisp flavours with authentic ingredients from Spain and sourced locally in the UK.

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