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There are places that belong not just to a city, but to its very soul.
The historic Gran Caff\u00e8 Gambrinus, an emblem of Neapolitan tradition since 1860, once again tells its story through a milestone of great cultural and symbolic significance: the completion of the restoration work and the full reunification of its historic spaces.<\/p>\n
A project that goes beyond the architectural aspect, taking the form of a genuine effort to preserve and enhance our heritage. Every design decision has respected the caf\u00e9\u2019s original identity, restoring its overall harmony and reaffirming the role of the Gambrinus as a vibrant venue, capable of standing the test of time without losing its essence.<\/span><\/p>\n The ceremony to present the works, scheduled for 17 December, thus becomes an occasion for sharing and recognition: not only the culmination of a complex and meticulous process, but also an opportunity to celebrate the cultural continuity that makes the Locali Storici active witnesses to Italian history. A heritage that is renewed through care, responsibility and a vision that looks to the future whilst remaining deeply rooted in the past.<\/p>\n In keeping with tradition, the event takes place against the backdrop of the Christmas festivities, reviving the customary exchange of seasonal greetings and unveiling the 2026 calendar \u2013 yet another expression of a narrative that weaves together memory, art and identity. A gesture that strengthens the bond between the venue and its community, between those who experience it every day and those who recognise its historical and cultural value.<\/p>\n The Gambrinus thus reaffirms its status not merely as a caf\u00e9, but as a space for gathering, reflection and beauty \u2013 the guardian of a history that continues to evolve. It stands as a shining example of how tradition, when protected and celebrated, can remain relevant and speak to new generations, whilst preserving its timeless charm.<\/p>\n The context: what does a Michelin star mean today?<\/p>\n The 2026 Michelin Guide, presented at the Teatro Regio in Parma, has awarded 22 new stars to restaurants across Italy. <\/p>\n Among these, the inclusion of Le Petit Bellevue should be seen not only as recognition of the quality of its cuisine and service, but also as a sign of the vitality and renewal of Italian gastronomy: young kitchen teams, fresh ideas, a skilful use of ingredients, and dining environments that successfully blend elegance, history and modernity. <\/span><\/p>\n A Michelin star is much more than just a title: it is an invitation to \u2018worth the journey\u2019, a way of telling travellers that a particular restaurant is worth a detour, that it is worth planning a visit, and that there is something special to savour. For those who run a restaurant, it signifies recognition of their commitment, quality and consistency. For us at Locali Storici, it is confirmation that our concept of \u2018hospitality with roots\u2019 continues to bear fruit.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n According to the official announcement, the star was awarded to Le Petit Bellevue in a very significant year: the year in which the Hotel Bellevue, of which the restaurant forms part, is celebrating its centenary.<\/p>\n The Michelin Guide jury has recognised the team led by chef Niccol\u00f2 De Riu, alongside pastry chef Andrea Gandolfo, sommelier Rino Billia and ma\u00eetre fromager Roberto Novali: a young but highly skilled team that combines experience, sensitivity, respect for tradition and a contemporary approach.<\/span><\/p>\n As Laura Roullet, who now runs the hotel alongside her family, stated:<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cReceiving this Star in the year of our centenary holds deep significance: it is a tribute to those who came before us and a gesture of gratitude towards those who, day in, day out, carry on the Bellevue\u2019s legacy with passion, care and a sense of belonging.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n These words resonate deeply with us: they speak of memory, identity, continuity and values that have always underpinned our mission at Locali Storici.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n On behalf of the entire Associazione Locali Storici d\u2019Italia, we would like to thank the staff at Le Petit Bellevue \u2013 the chef, the kitchen team, the manager and the Roullet family \u2013 for carrying out this project with passion, dedication and a love of tradition and authentic hospitality.<\/p>\n But alongside our thanks, we wish to reaffirm a commitment: to continue to celebrate and promote the beauty of Italy \u2013 not just the big names, but those historic establishments that tell a story, that have a soul, and that offer something more than just a dish: an experience, a connection to the local area, and a memory to be passed down through the generations.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Historic Gran Caff\u00e8 Gambrinus: a…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":25856,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1930],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26845","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/localistorici.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26845","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/localistorici.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/localistorici.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localistorici.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localistorici.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26845"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/localistorici.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26845\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26847,"href":"https:\/\/localistorici.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26845\/revisions\/26847"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localistorici.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25856"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/localistorici.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26845"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localistorici.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26845"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/localistorici.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26845"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/h3>\n
Reasons for the award: Le Petit Bellevue and its history<\/h3>\n
A word of thanks and a commitment to the future<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n