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Bianchetto

Mister Bianco’s dark, moody spin-off bar.

Negroni sbagliatos and snacks at Bianchetto.
1 / 6Negroni sbagliatos and snacks at Bianchetto.Kristoffer Paulsen
Kew bar Bianchetto screens movies mid-week with movie snacks to match.
2 / 6Kew bar Bianchetto screens movies mid-week with movie snacks to match.Justin McManus
Amaro-spiked gelato cake is one of several boozy desserts.
3 / 6Amaro-spiked gelato cake is one of several boozy desserts.Kristoffer Paulsen
A trolley is wheeled around to dispense Americano cocktails.
4 / 6A trolley is wheeled around to dispense Americano cocktails.Kristoffer Paulsen
Film tickets include lasagne, popcorn, dessert and a drink.
5 / 6Film tickets include lasagne, popcorn, dessert and a drink.Justin McManus
Mortadella-filled focaccia sandwiches.
6 / 6Mortadella-filled focaccia sandwiches.Kristoffer Paulsen

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Glide past a gold curtain in chef Joe Vargetto’s restaurant Mister Bianco to find Bianchetto, where lighting is scandalously dim, tablecloths are crisp white and one wall is illuminated by projections of golden-age Italian films. Aperitivo hour is sorted with Americanos mixed tableside on a dedicated trolley, and salty Sicilian snacks by the bowlful.

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