The pleasures of an Italian summer find new expression in Shanghai thanks to a new programme: L'Estate Italiana. Italy comes to life under the summer sun, endless days setting the scene for open-air living and sensory delights. The mood is elegant and easy, a celebration of light and life,long days spent with those closest to you, absorbing the warmth and conviviality of L’Estate Italiana, the Italian Summer. New seasonal offerings include pizza by Pier Daniele Seu and Il Gelato, a collection of handcrafted ice creams created by Michelin-starred Chef Niko Romito. Each of these rituals invites guests to gather in the spirit of togetherness, and partake in the time-tested pleasures of summer in Italy.
L'Estate Italiana is more than a seasonal designation, it's an iconic expression of the Italian art of living. The idea evokes the easy joys of sunwashed piazzas and endless days, sunset's last golden rays stretching late into the evening. The spirit is one of shared traditions and shared pleasures, those delightful moments spent with family and ...
A self-taught chef from Rome, Pier Daniele is known for his contemporary approach to one of Rome's most iconic traditions. What differentiates Seu's offerings is a meticulous attention to craft, illustrated in the light and airy dough and the exclusive use of top-quality ingredients from Italy. He is considered one of the key figures in the latest wave of pizza innovation. Each pizza is designed to be an individual masterpiece that is best experienced when shared with others. Conversation and conviviality are at the centre of the Pizza Bar experience. Chef Pier Daniele has been named "Pizza Chef of the Year" by 50 Top Pizza at the end of 2019, and his Seu Pizza Illuminati restaurant in Rome is celebrated as the 3rd best pizzeria in Italy and 5th in the world by 50 Top Pizza. Having worked with Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts since 2020, the Pizza Bar represents an exciting step forward and gives the chef even more opportunity to align his award-winning craft with the world of Bvlgari.
It wouldn’t be an Italian summer without gelato. Il Gelato brings the sweet taste of tradition to Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai, via gelato cart featuring handcrafted flavours created by Michelin-starred Chef Niko Romito. Made with the freshest ingredients, each one is beautifully composed, a simple ritual to please guests of all ages. The experience evokes the timeless pleasure of an Italian summer, those cherished, sunlit moments you keep with you forever.
