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Milan and Turin Museums Launch Breakfast and Brunch Experiences

other · 2026-04-26

Two Italian cultural institutions are launching new gastronomic initiatives that combine art and food. At Fondazione Luigi Rovati in Milan, the Caffè Bistrot Andrea Aprea started 'Colazione al Museo' on February 19, 2025. The offer includes two breakfast formulas: 'Colazione Dolce e Salata' at €85 for two people, featuring a hot drink, juice, pastry, fresh fruit, and a choice of dish; and 'Colazione all'Italiana' at €50 for two, with a hot drink, juice, and pastry. Both include free museum entry to temporary exhibitions and the permanent collection. In Turin, Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo's Stella Café launches '1,2,3 Stella!' on March 1, 2025, a weekend brunch for families every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 15:00 at Via Modena 20. The brunch, curated by executive chef Flavio Cumali of Pop Up, offers sweet and savory dishes with a Piedmontese twist at €28 for adults and €12 for children, with free access to the foundation's spaces. Additionally, '1,2,3 Stella!' includes workshops and activities for children to discover contemporary art and artists, providing a creative educational experience while adults enjoy leisure time.

Key facts

  • Caffè Bistrot Andrea Aprea at Fondazione Luigi Rovati in Milan launched 'Colazione al Museo' on February 19, 2025.
  • Two breakfast options: 'Colazione Dolce e Salata' at €85 for two, and 'Colazione all'Italiana' at €50 for two.
  • Both breakfasts include free museum entry to temporary exhibitions and the permanent collection.
  • Stella Café at Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo in Turin launches '1,2,3 Stella!' on March 1, 2025.
  • Weekend brunch runs every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 15:00 at Via Modena 20.
  • Brunch costs €28 for adults and €12 for children, with free access to the foundation.
  • Executive chef Flavio Cumali of Pop Up curates the brunch menu with a Piedmontese twist.
  • '1,2,3 Stella!' includes art workshops and activities for children.

Entities

Artists

  • Andrea Aprea
  • Flavio Cumali

Institutions

  • Fondazione Luigi Rovati
  • Caffè Bistrot Andrea Aprea
  • Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo
  • Stella Café
  • Pop Up
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Milan
  • Turin
  • Italy
  • Via Modena 20

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