A NEW Italian restaurant is opening in New Alresford.

La Piccola, which is located on Broad Street, had a soft opening for neighbours and invited guests on Wednesday, September 20, before opening its doors to the public on Monday, September 25.

Hampshire Chronicle: La Piccola has opened its doors for businessLa Piccola has opened its doors for business (Image: Newsquest)Owner Zeni Gulago said that he and the rest of the staff are excited to open the new restaurant, which will offer both the opportunity to dine in and take food away.

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He said: “We have been doing this for 20, 25 years. Obviously, this is a new business, but I’ve had restaurants before in Bristol. I have a friend who lives around this area, he’s the one who recommended we come here.

“This will be a family-run restaurant, a family-run business.”

Zeni told the Chronicle that La Piccola will offer a wide range of food for customers to enjoy. He said: “We will be doing pizza, pasta, steaks, chicken dishes for kids; we will have authentic Italian recipes.

“We’re very excited to be opening our doors to customers.”