Bellucci in Gemmayzeh. Photo sent to L'OLJ.
Three closures, two comebacks and one relocation. The story of Bellucci is inseparable from that of Beirut.Opened facing the port near the Black Sky Tower, the Italian restaurant was heavily damaged by the Aug. 4 blast. After an initial reopening, the establishment closed again for a year with the onset of war. In early November, Bellucci made its return — still in the same location — with a reorganized team and a clear ambition to revive operations without sacrificing its identity."Bringing Bellucci back today is above all a choice for continuity," says Maroun Naccouzi, management consultant for the restaurant. "Despite the circumstances, we wanted to preserve the soul of the place while opening a new chapter."Set in a 120-square-meter space, Bellucci can seat up to 70 guests, about 30 indoors and a similar number on...
Three closures, two comebacks and one relocation. The story of Bellucci is inseparable from that of Beirut.Opened facing the port near the Black Sky Tower, the Italian restaurant was heavily damaged by the Aug. 4 blast. After an initial reopening, the establishment closed again for a year with the onset of war. In early November, Bellucci made its return — still in the same location — with a...
