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La Locanda has been named the overall winner of The Good Food Guide’s Best Local Restaurant 2026, and North West Best Local Restaurant, a double accolade rooted entirely in reader nominations.
Maurizio explains why authentic Italian cooking begins with sourcing the right tomato variety.
La Locanda has been named winner of the ESG Award at the Red Rose Awards 2026, recognising the restaurant’s long-standing commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing and authentic Italian hospitality.
Chef Patron Maurizio Bocchi joined BBC Radio Lancashire to discuss his nomination for the prestigious VisitEngland Tourism Superstar 2026 award — a moment that reflects over two decades of dedication to authentic Italian hospitality in the heart of the Ribble Valley.
Exciting news from La Locanda! Our Chef Patron Maurizio Bocchi has been nominated for the prestigious VisitEngland Tourism Superstar 2026 award, and we need your vote.
Maurizio Bocchi has been named one of ten national finalists for VisitEngland Tourism Superstar 2026, celebrating his contribution to Lancashire’s food tourism scene.
UNESCO’s recognition of Italian cuisine as intangible cultural heritage arrives as La Locanda celebrates 22 years of championing authentic Italian gastronomy in Lancashire.
La Locanda’s 22nd anniversary became a night of musical theatre, authentic Italian dining, and community spirit, raising over £1,300 for Stage Door Youth Theatre.
On Sunday 29th June, La Locanda welcomed guests to A Tutta Birra!, an immersive five-course dinner and craft beer tasting celebrating the passion of Piedmont’s ANIMA brewery. The evening opened with house-made beer bread, served simply with Calabrian extra virgin olive oil and sea salt from Trapani. From there, each dish showcased Agrichef Maurizio’s inventive use
Experience Una Domenica all’Opera at La Locanda – where Italian gastronomy meets classical music in an intimate celebration of authentic Italian culture and hospitality.
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