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The Legend of Cipriani – From Venice to the World’s Most Exclusive Tables
Some stories begin with ambition. Others begin with a dream and a glass of Bellini.
In 1931, in the heart of Venice, a man named Giuseppe Cipriani opened the doors of a small bar near Piazza San Marco. He called it Harry’s Bar. What he couldn’t imagine at the time was that this intimate place would one day become one of the most famous and beloved restaurants in the world a sanctuary of style, elegance, and timeless hospitality.
Harry’s Bar quickly became the meeting point of the international elite. Writers like Ernest Hemingway, artists, aristocrats, and film stars from every corner of the world gathered there to enjoy what made the place unique: an atmosphere that combined discretion, warmth, and impeccable service. Cipriani believed that “luxury is the absence of vulgarity”, and that idea became the DNA of his empire.
It was in this same bar that two icons were born — dishes that would forever change the way the world viewed Italian cuisine:
The Carpaccio, created for Countess Amalia Nani Mocenigo, who could only eat raw meat.
The Bellini, a delicate peach cocktail inspired by the pink tones of a Venetian painter’s work.
Over the decades, the Cipriani name became synonymous with Italian elegance. From Venice, the brand expanded to New York, where it opened one of the city’s most exclusive restaurants. The Cipriani legacy grew — from London to Monte Carlo, from Dubai to Ibiza, from Hong Kong to Mexico City — bringing the same philosophy to every location: a blend of tradition, luxury, and human touch.
Walking into a Cipriani anywhere in the world feels like coming home. The décor is always familiar — polished wood, marble tables, white-jacketed waiters, and a soft golden glow that transforms a dinner into an experience. The menu doesn’t chase trends; it preserves them. Each plate tells a story, each glass of Bellini carries a bit of Venetian sunlight.
Today, under the guidance of the Cipriani family, the brand has evolved beyond restaurants. There are Cipriani Residences, luxury hotels, and even private members clubs, all carrying the same DNA: refined simplicity and old-world charm for a modern audience.
From the canals of Venice to the skyline of Dubai, Cipriani’s world is built not only on flavor — but on feeling. It’s about belonging to a place where time slows down, conversation flows easily, and every detail speaks of beauty.
To serve is first to love Giuseppe Cipriani once said and that spirit continues to define everything that bears his name.
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