An Italian restaurant in Beckenham could have its licence revoked after a string of issues including noise complaints, an alleged sexual assault at the premises and "non-cooperation" with police investigations.
The Metropolitan Police has called for a review of Pierluigi's premises licence after months of noise complaints and alleged crimes at the venue, arguing that the eatery has failed to "prevent crime and disorder".
The restaurant in Beckenham High Street previously had two applications for new licences refused by Bromley Council, in August and October last year, after the licensing committee branded it a public nuisance.
Appeals were lodged against the decision - and later withdrawn - while subsequent temporary events notices submitted in December were also met with police objections.
Pierluigi's is also accused of not cooperating with police investigations into crimes which allegedly took place at the venue, including a serious sexual assault in August and a theft in December.
The Met has now concluded it no longer has confidence in the restaurant's ability "to operate lawfully and responsibly".
PC Tina Dandridge, on behalf of the Met Police, said in the application for a licence review: "This incident [the theft] forms part of a broader pattern of non-cooperation by Pierluigi’s in relation to police investigations.
"On other occasions, when offences have occurred at the premises, the venue has failed to provide pertinent information and / or CCTV footage in a timely manner, despite repeated requests.
"This lack of engagement significantly hampers the ability of the police to investigate criminal allegations and assess compliance with licensing conditions.
"Such delays and omissions not only obstruct investigations but also raise serious concerns about the management’s commitment to upholding the licensing objectives, particularly the prevention of crime and disorder."
Following the police's application, Bromley Council is set to review the restaurant's licence at a meeting today (February 25).
A report published ahead of the meeting reveals the extent of noise complaints the council has received about the eatery, with 31 raised between January and November 2025.
These describe "loud music blaring into the High Street", "shaking/vibrating" felt in homes nearby and "lots of shouting" into the early hours.
Pierluigi’s previously sent cease and desist letters to residents who complained about the noise, which the council described as a "combative" approach at a licensing meeting last year.
However, director of Pierluigi’s Sofia Figuera Martin defended the decision and refuted questions over her suitability as a licence holder at the previous hearing in October.
She said: "I act lawfully.
"I am very good at my job.
"I am a no nonsense businesswoman, and I pride myself on my professionalism, so it’s actually really frustrating for me, and it angers me when they attack my character."
At the meeting on Wednesday, the licensing committee can decide to either remove the supervisor from the licence, modify the licence, suspend it or revoke it fully.
Pierluigi's has been contacted for further comment.
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