Intimacy and elegance describe, in a perfect stylistic balance, the new restaurant Chez Pierre in Monte Carlo, led by Pierre Baldelli. Located within the Metropole shopping centre, Chez Pierre is an enveloping space with vibrant tones inviting moments of emotion. From concept to realisation, Vudafieri-Saverino Partners conceived a project that interprets the history and passion of Pierre Baldelli, taking guests on a journey between Monte Carlo, Paris and London, the cities where he was trained.

Chez Pierre is a secluded and unique venue. The space has 50 seats and 6 bar stools and it is characterised by an atmosphere of retro charm: the black and white marble lozenge floor, a typical stylistic feature of the 1960s, imprints an incisive graphic sign, creating a thread between furnishings, textures and precious combinations. The shade of intense ruby red, also chosen for the Pedrali bar stools with a vintage feel, has a prominent role reflecting the personality of this new gourmet destination that does not want to go unnoticed. The contrast with the neutral tone of Alter Ego Dedar's fabric, textured and iridescent, covering the wall panels, makes the interior style even more sophisticated. Experimentation and innovation, sinuous lines and shapes, bright colours and geometric patterns describe ideas and emotions: the story of a memorable gastronomic experience.

The counter is the focus of the restaurant: backlit red striped glass and vertical brass inserts, emphasised on the curves, set the rhythm, while a mirrored wall occupies the back and amplifies the space.

Antique mirrors on which follow one another images of the cities of Paris, London and Monte Carlo accompany the overlying fabric that softens the reflection of the mirror. Materials such as wood, brass, glass and soft surfaces such as velvet and leather, lend a sophisticated touch to the room's scenography combining shapes and surfaces with deco details.

At lighting level, for a play between reflections and opacity, the white and sculptural pendant lamps Hatton 1 collection by Original BTC have been chosen: made of Bone China ceramic, they feature a facetted rose window and offer a warm and suggestive light.

Pierre Baldelli
Pierre Baldelli was born in St Cloud, Paris in 1965 to an English mother and an Italian father. His career as a Maitre D’ began in restaurants and bistros of Paris before moving to England in 1986. He worked at Weston Manor, Oxon before joining acclaimed two Michelin star chef Raymond Blanc in 1989 at Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons. In 1993 Pierre opened Brasserie 44 in Leeds, West Yorkshire for Michael Gill and in 1994 he joined Hambleton Hall, 1 Michelin star, Relais & Château, owned by Tim Hart. Moving to London in 1995 to work for Marco Pierre White, he was credited for opening and running The Criterion Restaurant Piccadilly followed by The Restaurant and The Oakroom both awarded 3 Michelin stars and in 2000, Drones of Pont Street. He was acknowledged as the youngest Maitre D’ of a 3 Michelin star establishment and also won awards from Harpers and Queen, Tatler and Evening Standard for Best Maitre D’ in London. In 2004 he joined Cipriani London and after eight years, in 2012 he moved to Monaco to open Cipriani Monte Carlo for Flavio Briatore. In 2021, with the support of his family, he opened his own restaurant, Chez Pierre, located in the Carre d'Or of Monte Carlo's Metropole Shopping.

Chez Pierre
Metropole shopping Monte Carlo, Monaco
Project: Vudafieri-Saverino Partners, Tiziano Vudafieri and Claudio Saverino
Design team: Roberta La Vena, Alessandra Bottiroli
Total surface: 190 sqm
Custom-made furniture: Mattec Interiors
Construction management: Myriam Carvalho (Notari-architectes)
Graphic designer: Letizia Maria Fraschini
Stools: Pedrali
Benches fabric: Dedar Sansone/ Mp Leather
Lighting: Hatton 1 (original BTC)
Materials: Tabu veneer, brass, marble, black metal, red striped glass (countertop), vertical panels in fabric Dedar Alter Ego, antiqued mirrors with customised image

VUDAFIERI ● SAVERINO PARTNERS
Faithful to the Milanese creative atelier tradition, the studio’s work, guided by Tiziano Vudafieri and Claudio Saverino flows between architecture, interior design, retail fashion, hotel and food design, facing both the great urban, landscape and society themes along with residential, commercial and industrial location architecture. Vudafieri-Saverino Partners has offices in both Milan and Shanghai and over the years has developed projects in almost every country and continent. www.vudafierisaverino.it