In a press statement, Ashley Shaw, The Stratford’s general manager, attributed the closure to ‘inextricable changes’ across London’s culinary landscape, with a new restaurant concept to replace Allegra set to be announced by the hotel in due course.
He 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.”
The announcement comes less than a month after Patrick Powell announced his departure from Allegra, having launched the restaurant back in 2019 under a partnership with developer and hotelier Harry Handelsman, owner of The Stratford.
Under Powell, Allegra was listed in the UK’s Top 100 Restaurants list by the National Restaurant Awards, which described it as ‘a sophisticated addition to east London’s dining scene’.
“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,” Shaw added.
Allegra’s final service will be Saturday 31 August.
