Famous celebrity chef Jamie Oliver says he is ‘super excited’ to be opening up a restaurant in Cyprus after confirming the move along with PHC Group of companies. Jamie’s Italian eatery will open its doors next year. “I’m super-excited to be bringing Jamie’s Italian to Cyprus and I just know that Nicosia it’s going to be a brilliant addition to the Jamie’s Italian family,” said Oliver.

“We’ll be sourcing lots of beautiful, top-quality local produce, and cooking up some incredibly tasty food, and all at a reasonable price. We’re currently on the lookout for amazing local people with a real passion for food to come and join our team as chefs and front of house staff. I can’t wait for it to open!”

His restaurant group, Jamie’s Italian, already has 40 unique restaurants in major cities around the U.K. since the opening of the first restaurant in Oxford in 2008.

Jamie’s Italian Cyprus will open in the Engomi area of Nicosia and will be launched by Avantage B&R Italian Restaurants Ltd, part of Lysandros Ioannou / PHC Group of Companies PHC operates brands such as Wagamama in Cyprus and Greece, Caffe Nero, Mediterraneo, Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell, Derlicious and other local brands.