About the restaurant

LMNT - Hackney

Realising the potential that Hackney holds and its lack of high quality eating establishments, Peter Ilic took over a rundown pub, the Duke of Richmond. It took 18 months to refurbish the pub into a venue that is most unusual in decor with a welcoming and wonderful atmosphere. LMNT was opened in August 2000.

LMNT is currently owned and managed by Dragan (Dragon), who has worked with Peter for over 16 years. He continues with Peter's unique dining philosophy.

THE CHEF

Prior to LMNT, Slavko worked alongside Tom Ilic of New End fame. He spent 3 years as Commis Chef and Chef de Partie at 5 of Peter's establishments. Moving on to progress his career he worked in restaurants such as 'Nomians', 'The Stepping Stone', 'Chanterelles' and 'The English Garden', until he joined The New End as Senior Sous-Chef.

Slavko left LMNT in 2002 to work at Bond Restaurant in The City. He then moved to Abendum to improve his knowledge and experience. He continued to be involved with creating the menus at LMNT. Slavko has now rejoined the team as Head Chef at LMNT II.

GORAN TOMIC

Goran has 20 years experience as a chef and is currently the Head Chef at LMNT Hackney.

OVIDIO BOGDAN

After working for 4 years in LMNT he now works at LMNT II as Sous-Chef alongside Slavko.