A taste of authentic Italy

Following the success of London's first Deliziando Italia food festival in April this year, the Melia White House hotel is proud to announce its highly anticipated return this autumn.

From 15th - 28th October 2012, the hotel will once again play host to a wide selection of delicacies from the Emilia-Romagna region in Northeast Italy, showcasing delicious, authentic cuisine and introducing Londoners to the very best that Italy has to offer, right on their doorstep.

Gioele Camarlinghi, General Manager of the Melia White House hotel, says "We are delighted to be associated with this gastronomic festival from a region synonymous with such iconic delicacies as Parmigiano Reggiano, Modena Balsamic vinegar, Piacenza pancetta salami, as well as pastas and tortellinis. Good, authentic food is our passion here at the Melia White House and this partnership is a fantastic way of bringing the taste of Italy to the heart of London. Londoners and visitors keen to enjoy the flavours of the region are welcome to pop in at any time during the two-week festival and sample the delights of the region as well as our famous Mediterranean hospitality".

The festival will include a selection of special themed menus and dishes throughout the hotel's various restaurants and bars at very affordable prices. Visitors will, for example, be able to sample Antipasti from just £1.50 per dish and pay a visit to 'Pasta Corner' (with a mix and match choice of pasta with delicious sauces) from just £4.95, offering the chance to try a range of authentic dishes without breaking the bank.

The Melia White House, host to this gastronomic food festival and located just north of Oxford Street, is known for its foodie credentials. Owned by Spanish hotel group Melia Hotels International, the hotel is famed for authentic Mediterranean cuisine and its partnership with the Deliziando Festival only serves to strengthen its culinary associations.

This autumn, the hotel will throw its doors open to visitors for a celebration of Italian food and drink at its finest, and invite Londoners to come on in with friends and family to eat, drink, socialise and get a taste of Italy - just like mamma used to make.