Nub News has teamed up with the brand new Tavola Italian restaurant in Leamington to offer an exclusive money-can't buy prize to help celebrate its launch.

The eatery opens its doors on May 10, following an extensive refurbishment of 44 Café Bistro & Bar in Clarendon Street, with a new look inspired by Italian surrealist painters of the 1920's.

Proprietor Rob Singleton said: "The building is so bright and airy with the roof lantern and full-length windows. We love the quirky layout that comes from organic changes over the history of the pub.

"We chose the name Tavola, which translates from Italian as 'a table you would dine at,' as it perfectly encapsulates the way our guests have been utilising our restaurant. The focus is on the table, not only the food and drink on it but the people around it.

"For the last year we have been trading as 44, but as much as we love 44 the way it is, the long-term plan was always to refurbish when we had established ourselves and built a good team. The rebranding is a natural extension of the refurbishment."

Tavola will officially open its doors on May 10 (image supplied)

Central to the restaurant's new culinary identity is Tuscan executive chef Martin Serafino.

From his kitchen he looks forward to showcasing his passion for authentic Italian cooking through his new menu, the secret to which, he says, is a combination of 'tradition and innovation.'

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"The Tavola ethos is all about using the very best quality Italian products, sourced from Northern Italy, and for me that's just a joy," he says.

"I'm very excited for this new menu. I want to encourage people to try something they never tried before. I love to express myself through food so there will be some experimenting. But my main goal is to share the beauty of my own country as well as celebrating how every country has different traditions and different ways to cook."

Martin's own cooking influences also include time working in kitchens in New York and London.

Martin will also be serving up what he believes to be a first for Leamington - his signature Schiacciata sandwich range – a special pressed focaccia that promises a 'light and fluffy explosion of flavours.' Visit the website here.

The prize

Two winners will receive a pair of tickets for Tavola's exclusive invitation-only launch party, on May 23 including complimentary food and drinks served throughout the evening.

Terms and Conditions

Closing date is Friday, May 17. The prize cannot be exchanged for its monetary value and no correspondence can be entered into.

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Question: What road is Tavola on?

Send your entries, stating TAVOLA COMPETITION in the subject bar, to: [email protected]