In this exquisitely designed and photographed volume, Britain's favourite Italian chef brings forth the work of a lifetime: combining old Locatelli family stories and recipes with the contemporary must-have dishes from his celebrated London restaurants. a??I am an Italian chef who has cooked in Paris and come of age in London,a?? says Giorgio Locatelli. a??Innovative, imaginative food is what people expect from me, but everything I do has its roots in classical, regional Italian cooking.a?? This is the book that fans of Locatelli have been waiting for ever since he first made his name at Zafferano. The recent opening of Locanda Locatelli, widely regarded as one of the most exciting restaurants in London, has fuelled interest in this master chef. Locatelli lights up Locanda with his big, welcoming personality, seamlessly marrying style with an all-Italian mission simply to bring people together at the table to share food, relax and enjoy good company and conversation. In the same way, his delight in food shines through on every page of this exciting new book. Whether he is reminiscing about the dishes of his native Lombardy, suggesting a starter combining the simplest and freshest ingredients, or explaining how to make the ultimate risotto, Locatelli transports the reader into his own kitchen to savour the real tastes of Italy.

Full of the insight and historical detail you might expect from a food writer, combined with the hands-on expertise of a top chef, peppered with evocative stories, and funny and often outspoken observations on the state of food today, this is the contemporary Italian food bible, from the acknowledged master of modern Italian cooking. Key title a?? A major cookery title to rival the success of a??The River Cafea?? titles and a??The Silver Spoona??. a?? Winner of the 2007 Glenfiddich Food and Drink Awards; the Best Italian Cuisine Book in the World Award from the Gormand World Cookbook Awards 2006 and shortlisted for the Food Book of the Year Award 2007. a?? Giorgio Locatelli has fast become the star of Italian cookery in the UK, his London restaurant, Locanda Locatelli, being greeted by unprecedented acclaim and a Michelin star. a?? Locatelli takes us step by step through the Italian meal combining old Locatelli recipes with dishes from his celebrated London restaurant. a?? a??Made in Italya?? has sold over 48,000 copies in hardback in the UK to date.