Every restaurant and bar created by Gaetano Lanza begins with a clear vision: to design places where food meets culture, hospitality becomes connection, and every gesture holds meaning. From traditional osterias to concept bars, each project has served as a living lab of experiences — where quality is rooted in identity, and hospitality is practiced as a creative, everyday, and shared act.
Osteria Marsalino
A small but iconic spot that helped shape Bologna’s cultural scene. With honest dishes, creative aperitivos, and a cult-favourite stand up comedy series, Marsalino was much more than an osteria, it was a space for connection, creativity, and community.
La Terrazza dell’Arena
A project that transformed the Teatro Arena del Sole into a space suspended between gastronomy and the performing arts. Open-air cinema, international flavours, and a convivial atmosphere, all set against a unique backdrop in the heart of Bologna.
Gessetto Wine Bar
A bar that broke with convention, designed to spark conversation and reflection. With a blackboard always alive with thoughts from around the world, street music, and free water by choice, Gessetto became a space for freedom and ideas.
Gessetto Ristorante
Italian Cuisine
The restaurant that took the brand’s philosophy to the next level. Seasonal cuisine, impeccable service, and genuine care for each guest — this is where the RISTOO Method was born, now adopted by hospitality professionals across the industry.