Brampton’s newest restaurant is bringing authentic Italian cuisine and a shaft of Sicilian sunshine to north-east Cumbria.
Chef patron Marco Bouguila has opened Mondello Bistro and Deli bar in Front Street, in the premises formerly occupied by Walltown Flowers.
He is a passionate advocate for Italian food, especially the cuisine of his native Sicily. Mondello is named after a borough of the Sicilian capital Palermo.
Such is his dedication, he buys supplies from a specialist Italian food importer and sometimes makes trips to Italy to source ingredients he can’t find in the UK. Even the coffee is imported from Italy – Lavazza of course.
Marco said: “I am so excited to share authentic Italian food with everyone.
“I’ve developed some incredible dishes including risottos, pasta dishes, pizzas and even Sicilian hamburgers.
“All ingredients are imported from Italy. All the dishes will have a flavour of Italian sunshine. I want customers to really feel they are in Italy, even if the weather is typically British.”
Dishes are cooked to order by Marco and some – such as lasagne or bolognese – are available as takeaways.
The bistro is still awaiting a premises licence, enabling it to serve alcohol. In the meantime, diners are welcome to bring their own wine or beer.
The menu changes regularly with different nights featuring pasta and risotto.
Mondello’s also has a deli counter serving delicious delicacies to enjoy at home, or on the go, such as chargrilled veg, olives, cheeses and cured meats.
The new venture opened on May 18 and is already attracting positive reviews on social media.
One customer posted: “Great food. So nice that they do takeaway.” Another said: “Delicious coffee as well.” And another: “The food was fab. We will be back soon. Lots of luck to you.”
Mondello’s is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10.30am to 8.30pm. (Closed on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday).
Booking via WhatsApp only – 07596 389 243
For more information, please visit Mondello Bistro’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MondelloBistro/
