Humbert & Poyet Unveil the New Beefbar Milan

Luxembourg-based design studio Humbert & Poyet has completed the newest location of Beefbar, a restaurant from Riccardo Giraudi, in Milan.

In the historic and vibrant heart of Milan, the Beefbar restaurant has taken over the chapel of the Former Archiepiscopal Seminary. Inspired by the major figures of the Milanese style of the 40s and 60s, the interior designers and architects Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet have masterfully transcended this place while respecting its memory and architectural details.

Interconnectedness

Under a spectacularly high nave, interposed by dramatically sober vaults, the open kitchen, bar, and restaurant are seamlessly connected. They are united by the same terrazzo floor – mixing shades of green, black, white, and burgundy – whose stylized wave pattern pays tribute to the architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni. Half-height wood paneling in dark walnut recalls the aesthetic codes of Milanese cafés and provides a sense of comfort. Theatrically decorated, they are punctuated by triptych sconces by designer Ignazio Gardella and an eclectic collection of artworks in a variety of styles and subjects.

Verde Alpi marble tables and chairs by Vico Magistretti furnish the space with elegance, combined with several suspended Asterios lamps in bronze and frosted glass, designed by the duo HUMBERT&POYET. Located in Piazza del Quadrilatero, just a stone’s throw from San Babila, Beefbar Milan resonates with this creative city, which has always been a city of opera, fashion and of course design. The restaurant reveals the inimitable sensuality and relaxed nature of the Italian spirit.

Founded in 2005 by Riccardo Giraudi, Beefbar is internationally renowned for its exceptional meats served in remarkably designed settings. For their first Italian address, the founder gave Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet a carte blanche to design the emblematic space.

This is not the first time that the founder and the interior designers have worked together since their adventure began in 2008 with the design of the Beefbar in Monaco. Since then, the agency has designed destinations all over the world: Mexico City, Hong Kong, Budapest, Athens, Malta… Each setting is unique, rooted in the local culture, heritage, and traditions. The Beefbar Mykonos has a relaxed beach club atmosphere, while the Beefbar Paris is more sophisticated. Indeed, the establishment has a listed Art Nouveau glass roof, and all the decorative intentions, materials, colours, and patterns are reminiscent of this inimitable style.

This year, the Beefbar success story continues with the opening of new addresses in Riyadh, Doha, Dubai and New York.

The Gastronomic Offer

Like the brand’s previous restaurants, Beefbar Milan offers and celebrates the world’s best meats in popular recipes. In homage to Italian gastronomy, the menu includes polpette di wagyu e vitello (wagyu and veal meatballs), des carbonara di Kobe beef (pâtes à la carbonara au boeuf de Kobe) et un risotto nikkei alla milanese (risotto with lemon and braised veal osso buco). The Beebar also offers its own version of black cod miso. The transalpine accent is also reflected in the wine list, with a selection from prestigious cellars and small producers from all over the world.

About the Team

Architects with a passion for design and fashion, Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet, created the HUMBERT&POYET agency in 2008, specialising in hotel and residential projects. Based in Monaco, the agency designs elegant and audacious interiors around the world using the finest materials.

Their projects favour pure and refined lines, in order to create timeless spaces using noble materials such as stone, wood, glass, etc. Above all, they strive to reflect the personality of the clients while respecting the spirit of the place.

The successful French duo, Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet are notably responsible for the interior design of private residences, restaurants (Beefbar in Paris, Athens, Malta, Hong Kong, Dubai, etc.), hotels (the rooms of the very Parisian The Hoxton or the Josun Palace in Seoul) and retail projects such as the famous Aquazzurra in New York. They also design furniture pieces and in this framework are led to establish collaborations, the latest being with the fabric manufacturer Nobilis. In 2023, the agency will celebrate its 15th anniversary and unveil Coquelicot, A Belmond Boat, a luxury barge belonging to the Belmond group that will sail in the Champagne region.