RESIDENZA DI RIPETTA – ROME

Residenza di Ripetta rises in the very heart of Rome, within walking distance of the famous Piazza del Popolo. This square is certainly perfect for all art lovers. They use to converge from all over the world to admire the artworks by Caravaggio, Pinturicchio and Bernini exhibited in the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo.

If you venture in the opposite direction, you will go straight into Rome’s exclusice fashion district. First o all via Condotti. Several of the city’s most popular landmarks are easily reached from Residenza di Ripetta. This place will prove to be the ideal place to go back to and relax after a hard day’s explorations.

Residenza di Ripetta: The Space

A gem of the baroque style, dating back to the XVII Century, Residenza di Ripetta was once a convent. Entering its ample and lavish inner court is like walking into an oasis right at the heart of Rome’s bustling centre. Paintings, statues and ancient frescoes, likewise a rich collection of contemporary art-pieces decorate its spacious halls.

Conveniently located between Piazza del Popolo and Piazza di Spagna, the original convent has expanded and developed over the centuries due to the generous contribution of the Vatican. One of the popes that offered the most support to the original institution was Innocent XI. His marble bust is currently on display in the Bernini Hall, which used to be the convent’s church.

Bernini Hall is the ideal place in which to hold your reception or your civil ceremony. Therefore the terrace will offer your guest a peerless view of Rome’s rooftops. It is furnished with an elegant marquee and luxuriant plants and flowers. The inner garden contains a rich selection of Mediterranean plants and it makes the ideal location for a mise en place en plein air.

There are also several halls of different sizes, catering to all manners of receptions: the Ripetta Pavillion, the Gaudi Hall, the Esdra Hall, the Library and the Vantaggio Hall.

Capacity

Bernini Hall: 160 seated guests, 200 standing buffet guests

The Terrace: 120 seated guests, 150 standing buffet guests

The Garden: 160 seated guests, 200 standing buffet guests

Catering

The resident chef is Rodolfo Chieroni. His skills and experience will certainly create the perfect menu to offer your guests and unforgettable culinary experience. The constant research for new gastronomic wonders will result in surprising, daring and delicious choices, ranging from original reinterpretations of traditional recipes to the creation of entirely new ones, always with genuine and freshly sourced ingredients.

Extra services

Furthermore you will work with an experienced Event Coordinator. This professional will be able to assist you throughout the planning phase as well as on your wedding day. Residenza di Ripetta can also provide several other professionals, including a flower designer, photographers, musical entertainers, stewarding and babysitting services, a garage and a cloakroom