Bistrot and Gallery Open in Baroque Palazzo Nicolaci, Noto
On April 6, 2023, a new art space and bistrot named Viva il Bistrot will debut at Palazzo Nicolaci in Noto, Sicily. This venture is a partnership between chef Viviana Varese and gallerist Paolo Perelli from Spazionoto, which highlights queer artists. Varese, who is based in Milan, previously opened W Villadorata Country Restaurant in 2022. The bistrot will accommodate 150 guests, with 70 seats indoors and on the terrace, and will hire around 30 employees. The venue boasts 18th-century architecture, featuring a 1950s-style bar and Lampe de Marseille lamps. A rotating exhibition will showcase artworks for sale, and the bistrot will operate seasonally until November 5, contributing to Noto's inclusive contemporary scene.
Key facts
- Viva il Bistrot opens April 6, 2023 at Palazzo Nicolaci, Noto.
- Chef Viviana Varese leads the bistrot, with Ida Brenna as head chef.
- Galleria Spazionoto by Paolo Perelli curates rotating art exhibitions in the bistrot.
- Spazionoto exclusively represents queer artists; Pedro Almodóvar has exhibited there.
- The space was an 18th-century cellar with pointed arches and barrel vaults.
- Initial artists include Momo, Giuliano Cardella, Pablo Azocar, Daniele Fortuna, and Elica Studio.
- Bistrot serves up to 150 covers per service, with 70 seats indoors and on terrace.
- The project is seasonal, open until November 5, then winter break.
Entities
Artists
- Paolo Perelli
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Viviana Varese
- Matteo Carnaghi
- Ida Brenna
- Valentini Rizzi
- Momo
- Giuliano Cardella
- Pablo Azocar
- Daniele Fortuna
- Betty Bovina
- Carlo Pastore
- Poul M. Volther
Institutions
- Spazionoto
- Viva il Bistrot
- Palazzo Nicolaci
- Accademia di Belle Arti (Ravenna)
- W Villadorata Country Restaurant
- Country House Villadorata
- VIM Group
- Nemo Lightning
- Hay
- Elica Studio
- Si può fare (social cooperative)
- Artribune
Locations
- Noto
- Sicily
- Italy
- Ravenna
- Milan
- Campania
- Catania
- Brescia
- Santiago
- Chile
- Bologna
- Paris