“Much of the team at Assaggi has grown within Buona Terra, bringing with them the same respect for ingredients, technique and hospitality. Those values remain exactly the same. What changes is how they’re expressed,” Lucchi said.
“Although our three restaurants offer very different experiences, they all share the same foundations. Buona Terra remains the highest expression of our vision of Italian fine dining, and we’re incredibly proud of what it represents. Locanda offers a more traditional trattoria experience, where guests can drop in, order a la carte and enjoy familiar Italian classics,” he said.
“Assaggi completes the journey. It sits naturally between the two, offering a chef-guided multi-course experience that remains approachable and delivers exceptional value. It allows guests to enjoy the creativity and progression of a tasting menu in a more relaxed, contemporary setting.
“Rather than creating three versions of the same restaurant, we wanted to create three different ways of experiencing Italian cuisine. Each has its own personality, but all are built on the same commitment to quality, hospitality and respect for great ingredients.”
Assaggi opens Aug 10 at 77A Neil Road.
