ABOUT 25 new full and part-time jobs will be created when a new restaurant opens in Cross Hills.

Diners can expect the best of Italian and Mediterranean-influenced food when 22 The Square is launched, according to its head chef, Anthony Bickers.

The new restaurant – at the premises of the former Bella Napoli restaurant in Main Street – opens its doors to customers on November 12.

There is also a cocktail and wine bar at 22 The Square, and the restaurant is expected to provide about 25 full-time and part-time jobs.

Its owners already have an establishment of the same name in Northowram, Halifax, which opened in 2009.

Anthony said: "We believe in investing in local people and we aim to be very much a part of the Cross Hills community and to work with our neighbouring businesses to bring an increase in trade into the area."

He added: "We aim to offer the very best in Italian food while also incorporating Greek and Spanish influences with a twist.

"This is a superb location for a restaurant and one of the reasons we wanted to come to Cross Hills was because some of our Halifax customers suggested it.

"Our chefs are talented and care deeply about their food, so we can assure customers of the very best quality in an exciting, relaxed and friendly atmosphere."

Anthony has more than 25 years' experience in restaurants in Yorkshire, including running his own establishment.