Da Terra

Da Terra, fine dining with Brazilian and Italian roots in London

Da Terra is a two-Michelin-star restaurant located inside the Edwardian Town Hall Hotel in London. Its name alludes to roots and the relationship with the land, nature, knowledge and people. The venue has an elegant, contemporary look and includes a pre-dinner lounge.

Chef and owner Rafael Cagali, of Brazilian and Italian origin, began his career in London at the age of 21. He later worked in Italy under chef Stefano Baiocco at A Villa Feltrinelli for more than three years, and then in Spain with chefs Quique Dacosta and Martin Berasategui. He later returned to England to join Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck and the opening of Fera at Claridges. He led Aulis at Fera alongside Simon Rogan as head chef. In January 2019 he opened Da Terra, which earned its first Michelin star in eight months and its second in 2021.

Culinary offering

Da Terra's cuisine is rooted in Brazilian and Italian traditions and in Cagali's international experience. The intricately presented dishes are described as a symphony of flavours, deeply personal and comforting, and reflect the chef's experimental style. The full experience takes an average of three hours; the three-course lunch menu, two hours.

The restaurant's offering includes a tasting menu for £275, a short tasting menu available on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings for £190, and a three-course set lunch menu from Thursday to Saturday for £110. The wine and drinks selection is designed to highlight each dish, with a pairing for £160. All prices are subject to change.

Team

Charlie Lee is the general manager and oversees the day-to-day running of the restaurant. He previously worked at Skylon, The Fat Duck, Koffmann's, Rosewood London and Fera at Claridge's, and was a finalist in the 2016 Gold Service Scholarship.

Mark Tuttiett is the head chef and Rafael Cagali's right-hand man. He joined from Carousel and has also worked at Kitchen Table, The Typing Room and Alain Ducasse.

Maria Boumpa is restaurant manager and wine director. She was named IWSC UK Sommelier of the Year 2025 and will represent the United Kingdom at the ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2026 competition in Lisbon. She holds the Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Certificate with top honours, the WSET Diploma in Wines and the ASI Diploma Gold, and is preparing for the Master Sommelier exam.

Connor Slater is sous chef, originally from Manchester.

Spaces and services

In addition to the main dining room, the restaurant has a pre-dinner lounge and offers reservations, vouchers and private dining. It has a bar with its own hours.

Hours

The restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday from 18:00 to 20:00, and Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 to 13:30. The bar opens Wednesday and Thursday from 18:00, and Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 18:00.

Location and contact

8 Patriot Square, London E2 9NF, UK · Phone: 020 7062 2052 · Email: info@daterra.co.uk · Hours: Restaurant: Wednesday to Saturday from 18:00 to 20:00; Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 to 13:30. Bar: Wednesday and Thursday from 18:00; Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 18:00.