The chef is combining his Italian heritage, experience in Michelin-starred kitchens, including Marcus Wareing at The Berkley, and passion for modern British cooking to create the menu for the restaurant’s launch.

Secchi said: “It has been a joy to channel my experience, passion and innovative spirit into creating this new menu. My desert island dish would be anything from the Robata Grill as I’m passionate about our meat, which we source from Scotland and age in-house. I expect our wild smoked salmon, which I’m proud to say we smoke ourselves, with asparagus and a seaweed tartar; heritage carrot and confit duck dishes to become best sellers as they are real crowd pleasers.”

Bob Touray, General Manager, ROBA says of the launch, “It’s fair to say that Paddington’s gastronomic star is rising and we are very excited to be a part of it. A huge amount of thought and care has gone into every aspect of ROBA, and we are particularly proud of our sourcing: our head Chef Andrea, our ingredients and interior design. The result is a fantastic menu, served in stylish yet relaxed surroundings which we know will appeal to those who live and work locally, as well as tourists”.  

The changing menu includes a grill section, made using the signature Robata Grill, serving 48-day aged sirloin and rib-eye steaks, organic lamb chops and corn-fed chicken from Scotland, and grilled prawns. Fish and chips, chicken curry and seafood pie also feature.

Roba is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffees and teas, afternoon tea, drinks and dinner Monday to Saturday 7am to 10.30pm and Sunday 7.30am to 10.30pm. Prices start from £12.50 for the grill, £11 for mains, £9.75 for salads and £4.75 for bowls.