Upon entering the location you are enveloped by its warmth in atmosphere with warm honeyed wood tones and dusty red, earthen brick walls. A lengthy slab of Verde Guatemala marble paired with black leather bar stools welcomes you in, stretching the length of the space, piled abundantly with Venetian pastries, wines and handcrafted cicchetti.

Repainted in deep green, the facade connects the emerald bar to the weathered green tones of the preserved tiles. Along the walls and large windows are lined bespoke, angular, soft black leather, banquettes in a style reminiscent of the Italian 80´s. Sweeping strokes of soft chalky walls are set with wall sconces in a mirror finish by pioneering, female architect and mid-century designer, Charlotte Perriand.

Generous tables in a warm honey-stained pine plywood pair with Norwegian designed and made chairs from the low-carbon label, Minus Furniture. While left bare during the day for a relaxed feel, by evening the tables are set with white tablecloths, creating an intimate setting to enjoy handmade pasta alongside the expansive marble bar.

One of the primary goals with the space was to create a bar and backdrop that could be home to the chefs “pasta theatre”. This stage silently narrates the handcrafted nature of the chef’s pasta. On weekends, the expansive bar is cleared, becoming a stage where dough is rolled out in full view of guests. To emphasise the artistry, the walls behind are laden with wooden rolling pins and steel pasta cutters used daily to create the restaurant's signature dishes.

Translating from 2D to 3D, elements of the digital brand are woven into the physical environment to add layers and depth. Branded classical porcelain plates and a unique glowing outdoor lamp, featuring a solid copper base and hand-painted script, act as a beacon to passers-by on one of Oslo’s busiest shopping streets.

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