“The stranger will probably be disappointed at his first visit to the Strand,” wrote Charles Dickens in his 1879 Dictionary of London. “And in truth the houses which line it are for the most part unworthy of its position as a portion of the greatest thoroughfare in London.” Today, while most of the shops, restaurants and great houses that once lined the Strand may have gone, many might still agree with Dickens’ sentiment. The “noble…
If you like a little drama with your dinner you won’t be disappointed by Salieri, where the decor is so cheerfully flamboyant it would make Liberace swoon with delight. There are swathes of crushed velvet and Venetian masks and tableaux painted onto the banquette seating. Salieri has been open for over 40 years and is well known for good old fashioned hospitality that has stayed fast through all the trends and changes that Covent Garden…
It is poignant that Salieri was specifically chosen as the 100th SME profiled on Small Business Saturday. Founded in the late 70’s in by Sonmez Sami senior Salieri is now the longest standing family run restaurant on The Strand, London’s most iconic theatre street. Founded in the late 70’s in by Sonmez Sami( senior ) Salieri is now the longest standing family run restaurant on The Strand, London’s most iconic theatre street. Hosted likes of…
Sami Junior, Manager for Salieri said “We are extremely honoured to be part of Small Business Saturday and grateful to everyone for helping shine the light on the efforts small business owners go to. Small business owners are at the heart of every community but without the support of the public and consumers we would not be here. When in and around Covent Garden please drop by!” A first sight of the Small Business Saturday…
Preparations are under way to make Small Business Saturday on 5 December 2015 an event encouraging consumers to swap their shop from a multinational to a small, local business the biggest ever. On Friday 28 August, the Small Business Saturday 100 will be unveiled. These are the 100 firms that the SBS organisers believe reflect the diversity of , and span sectors from brewing to app-making to skydiving. Most of the companies on this list…
There’s something about Sammy… Salieri’s owner, the oldest and only family-run restaurant left on The Strand celebrates four decades on London’s most iconic theatre street. His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex as Patron of The London Gardens Society became the latest dignitary to visit Salieri where he met Sammy andhis family in recognition of Sammy’s horticultural contribution to the Strand and for his support over many years for The London Gardens Society. Located opposite…
…The Strand’s last remaining family owned restaurant! Salieri’s owner, the oldest and only family-run restaurant left on The Strand celebrates four decades on London’s most iconic theatre street, and on only four hours night sleep and becomes the latest to be selected for the Top 100 Small Business Saturday in the UK. Mark Field MP for Cities and Westminster added “My congratulations to Sammy and his family, may their success continue, such small firms need…