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la Polenteria

Gluten-free dining comes to Soho

la Polenteria restaurant brand identity

Creating London's only polenta inspired restaurant and dining experience

We developed the brand identity for la Polenteria, London’s only polenta-based restaurant. As an ambitious new London restaurant brand, the visual identity draws inspiration from traditional Italian and Romanian styles, most notably by using a polenta-board as the main graphic element. The logo system itself is uncomplicated and reliable — much like the menu. The identity is not loaded with unnecessary elements and instead aims to create a sense of community and inclusion.

Client

la Polenteria

Type of work

Brand Strategy, Brand Identity, Print Design, Digital Design, Content Creation
Sector
Food and Drink
Location
London, UK
la Polenteria restaurant brand identity
la Polenteria restaurant branding

Embracing tradition

As part of the la Polenteria brand development process, we consulted with the interior architects to design a fluid space that was comfortable and up-market. Traditional materials such as copper and iron have been used throughout the building to help link the dining experience with the centuries-old customs and eating rituals synonymous with polenta. A range of typographic and illustrative expressions punctuate the area, allowing us to share the history of polenta and other gluten-free ingredients while creating an atmosphere that inspires diners to step out of their comfort zone by trying something new.

We used interior design and graphic wayfinding throughout the space to make the most of the available light within the London restaurant brand’s flagship unit on Old Compton Street. Soho is famous for its narrow streets, so we brought some of this thinking inside, resulting in two distinct areas that look and feel authentically European.

la Polenteria printed food bag branding

Building a consistent brand

In order to create brand consistency through all la Polenteria experiences, we designed a full range of materials including the restaurant interior, staff uniforms, loyalty cards, website and food photography. This holistic approach brings with it a sense of detail as every element has been considered and designed to best reflect the London restaurant brand proposition.

Interior chalk boards

Illustrated by Deniz Gustavsson Atasel, the interiors were completed with giant ‘explainer’ boards that show the polenta life-cycle. Each board was hand-illustrated on-site by Deniz and captures the aesthetic of the London restaurant brand beautifully.

'The challenge was to capture the tradition and enthusiasm for polenta — the resulting identity, illustrations and messaging managed to present the brand as a healthy, versatile alternative that was both fun and engaging.'

Deniz Gustavsson Atasel
Illustrator and art director
la Polenteria restaurant brand identity

Think we can help?

We partner with ambitious businesses to breathe new life into their brands, products and services. If you have a vision for your business, we’d love to hear from you. 

Email:

hello@lbd.studio

Tel:

+44 (0)131 235 1055

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