Italian restaurant to replace Nobu in Mayfair

LRC has secured high-end Italian restaurant Il Borro for a 20-year lease at 15 Berkeley Street in Mayfair, W1, replacing longstanding tenant Nobu.  The deal, at the 11,000 sq ft flagship location, will represent Il Borro’s launch in the UK. It comes as Nobu plans to relocate to the Nobu Hotel Portman Square, in April this year.  15 Berkeley Street is arranged over ground and first floors, with a double-height glazed frontage. Knight Frank, which advised LRC on the letting, said it secured the lease at a “record rent for Mayfair” after a competitive bidding process. Josh Braid, partner in Knight Frank’s central London team, said: “After a global search for this renowned flagship, we were impressed with Il Borro’s culture, creativity and attention to detail, making this combination a truly exciting prospect for London’s fine dining scene.” Dean Gambles & Co acted for Il Borro. To send feedback, e-mail pui-guan.man@egi.co.uk or tweet @PuiGuanM or @estatesgazette