# Old School Glamorous Restaurants Studio Kiki Designs the Carlotta Restaurant Interiors in London By Amy Duong | Published 2023-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlotta References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/06/26/studio-kiki-carlotta-restaurant-glitz-glamour/) & [bigmammagroup](https://bigmammagroup.com/en/trattorias/carlotta)  Design firm [Studio Kiki](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant) creates the interior design of a [new Italian restaurant in London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sale-e-pepe) dubbed Carlotta. The space is meant to resemble the looks of an old-school glamorous dining experience, specifically the ambiance of an 80s Italo-American trattoria. It is found on Marylebone High Street and it is the latest to join the [Big Mamma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trone-designer) restaurant group. Visitors are welcomed by a burgundy facade detailed with a bright neon sign. The team explains the space to Dezeen, noting that "[Carlotta is informed by] Italo-American neighbourhood restaurants in the 1980s, where the likes of [singer and actor] Frank Sinatra and friends would swing by for a bite to eat or a nightcap, and know the waiters' names." Image Credit: Jérôme Galland ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Restaurant Design:** Designing restaurant interiors that evoke the nostalgic charm and glamour of bygone eras, such as the 1980s Italo-American trattoria, presents an opportunity for creating unique dining experiences. - **Neon Signage as Decorative Element:** Incorporating vibrant neon signs into restaurant facades and interiors can add a touch of retro allure and serve as eye-catching focal points. - **Nostalgic Ambiance in Dining Establishments:** Creating spaces that transport customers back in time to iconic eras, like the 1980s, can offer a distinctive dining atmosphere that taps into nostalgia and attracts a niche clientele. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Design:** Design firms specializing in restaurant interiors have an opportunity to offer unique retro-inspired designs that capture the allure of bygone eras, appealing to nostalgic diners. - **Neon Sign Manufacturing:** Companies specializing in designing and manufacturing neon signs can cater to the growing demand for nostalgic decor elements in restaurant and hospitality spaces. - **Theme Restaurant Concept Development:** Developing and executing theme restaurant concepts that transport customers to specific eras, like the 1980s Italo-American trattoria, presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Salon-Like Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-gattopardo.md) - [Milanese-Themed Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-carlo-liverpool.md) - [Vintage Luxury Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limousine-restaurant.md) - [Cinematically Designed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant.md) - [Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agli-amici-1887.md) - [Southern France-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socca-restaurant.md) - [Venetian-Style Eatery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cicchetti-piccadilly.md) - [Opulent Dining Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sammarco.md) - [Elegant Steakhouse Interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-tte-dor-restaurant.md)