I discovered this bistro shortly after it opened in July 2019. Masterfully run by the Neapolitan chef/owner Diego Simonetti and his brother Mario, it is a delightful restaurant located in piazzetta Ascensione, just a short walk from our gallery. The desire to open a restaurant in Naples developed after an experience in Notting Hill, London and hinges on a simple idea: cook what nature offers. Catch of the day and seasonal vegetables are the backbone of the menu, which changes every day.

As Diego often says to me, it’s like telling a story one day at a time. A simple recipe that won me over instantly. I often go there often for lunch in the sunshine or dinner with friends. Now, since it is closed to the public after 6 pm, they also offer an excellent delivery service. The dishes emerge from ambitious ideas, but maintain all of the honesty of simple flavours: land and sea mix to create a winning gastronomic tale. The family management, the strong personality of the brothers – which shines through even in the furnishings – and the charming little piazza that hosts a few small tables outdoors make Diego a loveable place, filled with warmth.