The best of Italian Opera

Welcome to Rossini

Where Italian opera and gastronomy come together to create a unique culinary experience. In our restaurant, you’ll find numerous decorative details inspired by Italian opera, creating a magical connection between music and food. Every element is carefully curated to transport you to the heart of the opera, from curtains that resemble stage drapes to lamps floating in the air like musical notes. Portraits of great composers adorn the walls, creating a visual gallery that celebrates the grandeur of Italian opera.

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Gioachino Rossini

Gioachino Rossini, our host, was born on February 29, 1792, in Pesaro, Italy. He was one of the most prominent composers of Italian opera during the 19th century and a great ambassador of Italian cuisine.

From his early operas in youth to his early retirement, Rossini's musical career was unstoppable, leaving an indelible mark on the world of opera. Rossini demonstrated prodigious musical talent from an early age. His father, a trumpeter, introduced him to the world of music, and by the age of six, he was studying at the Bologna Conservatory of Music.

At 18, Rossini composed his first opera, «La Cambiale di Matrimonio». Although he retired from composing opera at the age of 37, he left an unparalleled legacy in the world of music.

Rossini’s Best Operas

• Il Barbiere di Siviglia (1816): Follows the adventures of Count Almaviva, who, with the help of the barber Figaro, tries to win Rosina's heart.
• La Cenerentola (1817): An operatic take on Cinderella’s story, where Angelina finds true love with Prince Don Ramiro.
• Guillaume Tell (1829): A tale of Swiss rebellion against Austrian rulers led by the archer Guillaume Tell.

Giuseppe Verdi

Giuseppe Verdi, born on October 9, 1813, in Roncole, Italy, is one of the greatest opera composers of all time. His ability to blend music and narrative is evident in each of his compositions.

Verdi’s Best Operas

• La Traviata (1853): A tragic love story between Violetta and Alfredo, filled with sacrifice and redemption.
• Rigoletto (1851): A drama exploring revenge and its tragic consequences.
• Nabucco (1842): An epic tale of oppression and redemption in ancient Babylon.

Other Italian Opera Classics

• Pagliacci (1892): An opera of jealousy, betrayal, and tragedy.
• Norma (1831): A story set in ancient Gaul that explores the conflict between love and duty.
• Cavalleria Rusticana (1890): A tale of unrequited love and revenge in a Sicilian village.