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It all began among the unwashed pots.

From washing dishes in an Italian restaurant in 1989 to a trattoria of their own on Castle Road: the story of Chef Marcio, Magda and their family.

Chef Marcio in his whites, behind the bar
  1. The sink, 1989.

    In 1989, still a young man, Chef Márcio de Paula took his first steps into the culinary world by washing dishes in an Italian restaurant. As the water ran, so did his curiosity grow.

  2. Born in Brazil.

    Born in Brazil and raised with simplicity and hard work, he discovered in Italian cuisine his greatest passion and his most enduring school.

  3. Kitchens across the world.

    Over the years, he refined his skills working in Italian kitchens across the world.

    “Little by little, he learned to hear the rhythm of a sauce, to recognise the perfect point of a risotto, and to understand that cooking is not just technique — it is presence, respect, and memory.”

    “Chef Marcio is a true magician in the kitchen”

    Tripadvisor
  4. Castle Road.

    From washing dishes and cleaning homes, to owning their own restaurant, Marcio and Magda’s journey is one of heart, hard work and hope.

    Chef Marcio and Magda raising two glasses of sparkling wine at the bar

    “a true family run restaurant… you can really feel the care and passion”

    Isabella, Google
  5. Two gardens, little by little.

    We have shaped Marcio’s little by little, from our dining spaces to our front and back gardens.

    The back garden: the Marcio’s banner on a laser-cut screen, a lantern and a floral tablecloth
    The back garden

    “Magda clearly has a way with plants.”

    Tripadvisor
  6. A Brazilian heart.

    An Italian trattoria with a Brazilian soul.

    “The summer Brazilian garden BBQ’s are fantastic, perfectly grilled meats and a really relaxing atmosphere.”

    Tripadvisor
  7. Thank you, Bedford.

    Three years, six to ten friends, and a monthly booking that’s become a bit of a tradition. Thank you, Marilyn.

    Because here, every dish tells a story. Every table holds an emotion. And every guest becomes a special part of our home.

Some of life’s best moments are spent around the table.

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