Both owners, Wendy and Andy along with their chefs, have taken 'hands on' courses at family run Fontana del Papa, in rural Tofla, north of Rome, where they have learnt not only to prepare and cook the tasty Italian dishes they have on their menu, but also participated in the relaxed informal way of eating this wonderful country promotes an experience they hope to re-create in La Piazza. This Italian link has created an on-going exchange programme with the Pierotti family in Tolfa, in order to enhance the menu and ambience of the restaurant.