Ornella

About Ornella

Ornella is an Italian restaurant in Hackney, which brings authentic Milanese cooking to Wilton Way, courtesy of the team behind Roman-inspired favourite LUPA in Highbury. Founders Ed Templeton, Naz Hassan and Theo James have shaped a neighbourhood Ristorante Milanese that blends the intimacy of their first restaurant with the distinct culinary personality of northern Italy - the region where head chef Hassan grew up and began his career.

Workplace Culture

At Ornella, we believe great restaurants are built by happy, supported teams. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is fair, inclusive and collaborative, where everyone is treated with respect and encouraged to grow. Led by Head Chef Naz Hassan, our kitchen is grounded in teamwork, open communication and shared ambition, fostering an environment where every team member is valued equally, empowered in their role and given the opportunity to develop their skills and progress within the business.

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