Arnolfo The Frame: New Architectural Restaurant Overlooking Medieval Tuscany

The Michelin two-star restaurant Arnolfo, founded by brothers Giuseppe and Gaetano Trovato in 1982, has relocated from its historic center location in Colle Val d'Elsa to a new architectural structure called 'The Frame' designed by architect Andrea Milani. The restaurant celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2022 with this move. The building, a glass frame with a reflective steel border, sits on a hill facing the medieval skyline. The project involved local materials such as Rapolano travertine and rare yellow marble from Siena. The interior features a large dining room suspended above the countryside, a visible kitchen designed with Trentino artisans De Manincor and the Politecnico di Milano, and a basement with a wine cellar holding over 6,000 bottles. The surrounding grounds include a paved square, garden, and olive grove. Alice Trovato, daughter of Gaetano and restaurant manager, plans wine events in the cellar. Milani describes the project as a 'miracle' given the delicate historical context and praises the constructive dialogue with local authorities.