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Marco Polo Visionary, Authentic, Eclectic, Alternative, Intuitive, Unique .....
Marco Polo Restaurants, A Love of Cuisine, the Greatest Story of Fusion Cuisine in the History of Food Marco-Polo Restaurants has a great love of cuisine to share and a great story to tell. It embodies the magic of the orient, fused with a sense of place which is reflective of the local culture and style. The Marco Polo Restaurant concept is spawned from the historic exploration of the Silk Roads, an enigmatic and evocative journey that spans the diverse cultures of China, Central Asia, India,Persia, Arabia, Greece and Rome. Marco Polo restaurants have combined the best of each of these influences, fusing the cuisines of China, Central Asia, Caucasia and the West to create a truly unforgettable experience for the modern diner.
Marco Polo & the Silk Road This incredible journey started with a four year voyage across western and central Asia, traveling by sea to the Persian gulf, and an ancient caravan route through present day Iraq, Iran, and Turkmenistan. They traversed the desolate Gobi Desert, and through several ancient mercantile cities finally reaching Shangdu, the summer residence of Kubla Khan. This route became known as The Silk Road. The return journey took the Polos to the Spice Islands (Indonesia), where Marco described in his book, (II Milione) the lush exotic sights tastes scents and amazing resources. This a story of people not just places. Marco did more than travel through the landscape. He stopped off on the way, lived amongst the people, yearned for their women, observed their lives and customs, and drew meaning from them. It is what brings his account and these venues’s alive.
WHY MARCO POLO ? A Contemporary Style reflective of todays choices Cross the threshold into Marco Polo, and be instantly transported to the cities that gave him life. Each of our restaurants reflects their own contemporary and individual styles described as modern eclectic and inclusive, like the menu. Their designs rely on - smooth and polished surfaces, clean lines and fresh modern furnishings and fittings. They are not cold but spacious and comfortable environments, who’s designs focus on their location, colour, textures, materials furnishings and lighting, combined with appetising aromas, spices and herbs, to invoke the lush exotic atmosphere of mysterious lands and the promise of an exciting experience appealing to all senses COLORS edition 1:
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Ever since Venetian explorer Marco Polo discovered the ancient trading route filled with exciting gastronomy, essences, oils, gold and silk, the world has held a fascination with the Silk Roads.
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Francesco Borrello
Our restaurants, bars, lounge and Cafes are filled with energy and momentum, creating experiences for extraordinary food, inspired by the diversity and exoticism of the different tastes along the Silk Road itself.
This lends itself to effortless style and venues that present a fusion of a Global
voice with a Local accent. The very
best intuitive service with exceptional quality food and surroundings
Taste The World Of Marco Polo
The Food Ahead of his time as always, “Marco Polo” chose to offer Chinese dishes, Indian dishes, Caucasian Dishes alongside the contemporary Italian cuisine, creating the original fusion menu centuries before it would become a trend. Following his culinary curiosity along the ancient spice route, he collected recipes to bring back to Italy, and his eclectic cuisine defined fine dining for decades Today, Marco Polo continues the tradition with an ever-evolving menu featuring dishes from the Mediterranean, Italy, the Middle East, India, China and Caucasian regions (a region at the border of Europe and Asia), situated between the Black and the Caspian seas. Oven for a Unique cooking technique Marco Polo Ovens can be traced back two thousand years to the Han Dynasty. They differ from traditional direct fire barbecues in that the heat is indirectly drawn in from the outside.
This technique imparts a subtle smoky flavour and prevents fat drippings from catching fire. This special Ovens, unique to Marco Polo, are the only type of barbecue known that avoids this. Each Marco Polo’s restaurant may have a room showcasing this ancient style of cooking
Taste the cuisines that Marco Polo discovered fused together with his Italian heritage
“The discovery of a new dish does more for the happiness of the human race than the discovery of a star.� Brillat Savarin
Bar Concept Fusion of contemporary lines with oriental colours. Exciting atmospheric MATERIALS: Leather - Wood - Zinc, Glass COLORS:
“ One can’t think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well” Virginia Wolf
That is the key of this collection, embracing diverse local culture, art and traditions. Infusing the best of these styles and tastes. It is the modern way of a global community, a way to explore and to live Today the lure of the Orient remains as strong as anytime in the past. Just as the West is a lure for the East. A new future is taking shape with extraordinary speed and East and West are peering at each other with re-awakened urgency. But the mystery remains.
the cultural and historical experience of the two hemispheres
Just as in the thirteenth century there’s the same pressing need to find pathways across the gigantic chasms that separate
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Then it was a seventeen year old boy from Venice who attempted to bridge the gap Today it is Marco Polo Restaurants, Bars Lounge and Cafe’s. It is here that our jour-
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“ Design is Architecture: it is a matter of proportions ” Gianfranco Ferre
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Classic mid century, indulgent use of fixtures and colours , Inclusive, Atmospheric
Contemporary, clean simple lines, minimalistic with textured masonary. Vibrant, Light, Confident
Eclectic design, inclusive, Luxurious, Artistic, Intimate
MATERIALS: Fabric , Masonary, Glass, Leather, Wood
MATERIALS: Fabric, Masonary, Glass, Steel, Wood
MATERIALS: Fabric, Cotton , Leather, Wood
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“ I hate people who are not serious about food it is so shallow of them “ Oscar Wilde
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Minimalist with fresh look and feel, luxury materials. Vibrant, Energetic
Intimate comfortable classic look and feel. Exciting, Promising
MATERIALS: Leather, Marble, Cotton , Wood , Glass
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“ The preparation of good food is merley another expression of art, one of the joys of civalised living” Dione Lucas
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