You're invited to the soft launch of GLORIA, with 50% off food

All The Food
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Here at ATF we've been opening complaining for YEARS about the lack of a restaurant group dripping in glamour with stellar food and drinks to match. Finally it seems the hospitality Gods have shone their light on Dublin, as the Big Mamma Group are moving in! Gloria Osteria, an homage to 1970's Italian glamour opens on Westmoreland Street at the end of November, and we've got exclusive access to a THREE DAY soft launch with 50% off food for ATF Insiders.

The group, known for vibrant, authentic Italian trattorias in jaw-dropping settings (with the most stunning tableware), opened their first Gloria Osteria in Milan two years ago, before following suit in London and Barcelona. Now it's Dublin's turn for a piece of that sky high lemon meringue pie.

They're in the middle of creating a sprawling Milanese palazzo in the 19th century, former bank building on Westmoreland Street, with Italian-made timber joinery, scarlet chandeliers, and a 10-metre long marble bar. The burgundy dining room is filled with vintage trinkets and fashion handpicked from Italian markets, and if you're looking for something more private, the Salottino private dining space (due to open in the New Year) will seat 22 - you know how much we love a PDR.

We're still waiting for a look at the final menu, but head chef Davide Migallo (from Gloria London) has plans to elevate loved Italian classics with the best ingredients sourced directly from Big Mamma’s Italian suppliers. They've dropped burrata Caseificio la Murgia; sweet Mazara del Vallo red prawns, and 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano made by Famiglia Gennari, and we're listening.

You can try their one-meter-long spaghettone in truffle sauce, or go more classic with Veal Ossobucco slow-cooked in Guinness, and a soufflé al ciccolato or that lemon pie is a non-negotiable to end on. We're also hearing whispers of a triple Negroni tasting experience, and a top list of Brunello Di Montalcinos and Barbarescos. Between the food, the drinks and the decor we might just move in.

ATF Insiders will have exclusive access to the Gloria soft launch from Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd November with 50% off food, and this time you can book a table for up to six people. We'll send the booking link directly to everyone signed up to ATF Insiders at Xpm on XXX - if you're not signed up you can do so below.