"Borgo Laudato Si' sits within the historic Papal Villas of Castel Gandolfo, which dates back to the 17th century and has been a summer residence and vacation retreat for popes. The site, steeped in nearly 2,000 years of history, encompasses gardens, agricultural and farming land, and a solar-powered greenhouse modeled after St. Peter's Square's iconic colonnade. The greenhouse will supply ingredients for the restaurant, while Borgo Laudato Si' also offers training programs in organic farming, winemaking, olive harvesting, and more."
"Earlier this year, a committee led by the late Pope Francis tapped Stefani and Smith to oversee the unprecedented dining destination. The unnamed restaurant, planned to debut in spring of 2026, will highlight farm-to-table Italian cooking with global touches, drawing influences from Chicago and Peruvian flavors in honor of Pope Leo XIV's heritage. It will serve as the estate's only restaurant and caterer, open for breakfast and lunch."
Borgo Laudato Si' will host a new restaurant run by Art Smith and Phil Stefani at a former papal estate outside Rome. The 135-acre property includes gardens, agricultural land, and a solar-powered greenhouse modeled after St. Peter's Square's colonnade that will supply ingredients. The unnamed restaurant will open in spring 2026, focusing on farm-to-table Italian cooking with Chicago and Peruvian influences, and will operate as the estate's only restaurant and caterer for breakfast and lunch. A marketplace and training programs in organic farming, winemaking, and olive harvesting are planned. Pope Leo XIV presided over the inauguration.
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