One of the country’s most recognisable and best-known chefs is to open a new restaurant in Falfield, South Gloucestershire.

Marco’s New York Italian, is set to open in The Gables Hotel, Falfield at then end of June.

Utilising the hotel’s current bar and breakfast area, the move to open one of the famed chef’s New York Italian restaurants follows a deal between the hotel owners and Black and White Hospitality, which owns the franchise rights to eight of Pierre White’s restaurant concepts.

Pierre White is known for kick-starting the careers of many famous chefs including Gordon Ramsay, Heston Blumenthal and Jason Atherton, all of whom trained under him.

Inspired by his Italian heritage and love for New York, the restaurant will reflect the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple as well as Marco’s passion for classic, simple, authentic food.

Foodies will now be able to look forward to enjoying a mix of Italian-inspired dishes and American classics from a menu created personally by Marco himself while feeling they’ve been transported to the bistros and diners of New York.

Anthony Greenidge, general manager from The Gables said: “This brand-new New York Italian is perfect for The Gables Hotel. It represents friendly, casual dining and will give guests of the hotel as well as people of the area a great new place to go out and eat.

“The menu offers a fresh alternative, where authentic, uncomplicated food is served promptly. We want groups of friends and couples to come in to enjoy lunch or dinner or to celebrate a special occasion.

“It’s not pretentious, it’s just good food, served in a great environment.”

The team has now started work on getting the new venue ready to open later in the year.

Anthony added: “We’re absolutely delighted to have someone of Marco’s calibre open one of his restaurants here at The Gables Hotel. This is great news for both the hotel and area.

“It’s a hugely exciting addition that will, we believe, offer a wonderful dining experience and is perfect for the stunning location of the hotel.”