Allegra will close at the end of August

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After five years, Allegra has announced it will close at the end of the month

Located on the 7th floor of The Stratford Hotel, Allegra rose to prominence, showcasing the very best in innovative, contemporary European cuisine, paired with a timelessness that celebrated the time-honoured traditions of service and hospitality.

Named as one of the top fifty restaurants in the UK last year in the National Restaurant Awards, Allegra opened in September 2019 in conjunction with the building's residential arm, Manhattan Loft Gardens, as well as The Stratford Hotel.

The Stratford's general manager, Ashley Shaw, has said: "It has been an absolute pleasure to have witnessed Allegra establish itself on the E20 scene over the past five years and contribute so much to the area's culinary legacy; however, both Stratford and the wider London landscape have changed inextricably during this time and so it's important we remain responsive to the market's needs, hence the requirement for a shift in direction. Thank you to everyone we have welcomed to Allegra over the years, and in particular to the brilliant team responsible for all of the fantastic accolades and rave reviews."

Allegra's final service will be Saturday 31st August and The Stratford will announce its plans for a new restaurant in due course.

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Editor 8th August 2024

Allegra will close at the end of August