Since 1984 ✦ Giulio Lo Presti

It began in Sicily.
It grew into Paris.

Origins

A mind that saw further.

At thirteen, he was already working the markets of Catania. In France, he broke convention, uniting pizzeria and restaurant under one roof. Critics doubted him. Success proved him right.

Two pizzas and a glass of red wine set on the table as a waiter reaches in

"I said a restaurant, not a pizzeria!"

Le Monde, 17 March 1984

His first restaurant opened outside Paris. Humble in size, immense in what it started.

Today

A family story, still being written.

Giulio never let go.
What he built became Gran Caffè Convivium, and left behind a secret.

The main dining room with quilted banquettes, set tables and bamboo