Louis Vuitton has officially reopened its Milan flagship store following an extensive three-year restoration of the neo-classical Palazzo Taverna, located on Via Montenapoleone 2. The renovated space now offers a new experience for customers and visitors, including a restaurant and café.
The architectural vision, executed by renowned designer Peter Marino, nearly doubles the size of the original store while paying homage to the building’s architectural heritage. The interior showcases Italian craftsmanship alongside restored mid-century design pieces by luminaries such as Gio Ponti and Osvaldo Borsani. The Louis Vuitton Milan flagship store features a dramatic, Damier-inspired staircase and incorporates local Lombard stone throughout the interior.
The flagship spans three distinct floors, each with its own purpose. The first floor welcomes visitors with women’s ready-to-wear collections and intimate private salons. Ascending to the second floor reveals Louis Vuitton Home Collections, including the coveted Objets Nomades, Art de la Table and the newly launched Signature line. Meanwhile, the basement reveals the Palazzo’s 19th-century foundations and houses the men’s collections.
Perhaps most exciting for visitors is the introduction of two culinary destinations: Da Vittorio Café Louis Vuitton and DaV by Da Vittorio Louis Vuitton, created in collaboration with the Michelin-starred Da Vittorio Restaurant group.
Da Vittorio Café Louis Vuitton transforms the courtyard into an elegant garden retreat under a striking glass ceiling inspired by a Cecil Beaton photograph. Here, guests can indulge in what the brand calls “luxury snacking” – familiar dishes elevated by exceptional ingredients and precise execution, such as triple tomato mozzarella toasties and king crab gaufrettes.
Adjacent at Via Bagutta 1, DaV by Da Vittorio Louis Vuitton offers a full-service dining experience in a space defined by pink walls complemented by artwork by Katherine Bernhardt. The menu focuses on seasonal Italian cuisine with playful nods to Louis Vuitton’s visual language, including an osso buco with risotto in the shape of the Louis Vuitton Monogram flower.
The restaurant’s menu draws deeply from regional Italian traditions while incorporating playful references to Louis Vuitton’s iconic universe. Standout dishes include an ingeniously presented osso buco with risotto in the shape of the Louis Vuitton Monogram flower.
The attention to detail extends to every aspect of the dining experience, from the star parquet flooring made from reclaimed Lombard wood to the exquisite Louis Vuitton Art de la Table tableware.
With this strategic reopening, Louis Vuitton strengthens its long-standing ties with Milan, creating a destination where fashion enthusiasts can fully immerse themselves in the brand’s vision of shopping, design, art and gastronomy, all within the stunning confines of a meticulously restored neo-classical palazzo.
