GIGI RAMATUELLE

Gigi Paris Montaigne is conceived as an Italian character: elegant, playful, and pleasure-driven, rooted in a rich cultural heritage and expressed through a warm, indulgent way of living.

The place evokes a fantasy version of the Italian “dolce vita”, inspired by seaside villas and Mediterranean holidays. Designed by Hugo Toro, the space is imagined like a multi-level beach house, with a narrative approach that creates depth, intimacy, and variation in atmosphere.

From the entrance, the setting suggests a sun-drenched coastal home, with textured finishes and natural materials. The restaurant unfolds like a private house, where each level offers a different mood, from open, lively areas to more discreet corners.

Every detail is carefully designed: rope-covered columns, hand-painted ceramic tabletops with lemon motifs, custom rattan armchairs, and layered textiles. Travertine is used for key architectural elements such as the bar and fountain, while jasmine and climbing plants soften the structure.

The lemon theme runs throughout the project, appearing on fabrics, tableware, umbrellas, and decorative details, reinforcing a coherent Mediterranean atmosphere.

The result is a theatrical yet domestic environment where architecture, furniture, and decoration form a continuous narrative inspired by Italy and its art of living.