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A reflection of its creators, Anthony Genovese and Marion Lichtle, Il Pagliaccio restaurant opened its doors to the public in 2003 on Via dei Banchi Vecchi, in the heart of Rome. Over the years, it has continuously evolved, changing its style, soul, and spirit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Anthony Genovese and Marion Lichtle open Il Pagliaccio in Rome<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Il Pagliaccio earns its first Michelin star<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Il Pagliaccio earns its second Michelin star<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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A major renovation transforms the restaurant, in harmony with the elegance of its cuisine<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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The restaurant changes form, undergoing a structural transformation aligned with the new gastronomic concept: Parallels.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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In 2019, a further transformation saw Il Pagliaccio return to its roots, to that idea of a \u201ccircus of flavors\u201d with which it was born 16 years earlier. \u201cSome stories take a very long journey only to return to their origins.\u201d<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Il Pagliaccio becomes part of the prestigious association Les Grandes Tables du Monde.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Il Pagliaccio receives the Best Service Award from the Michelin Guide 2022.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Parallels Experience is born. A restaurant within the restaurant, a dynamic and engaging experience reserved for 6 guests per evening in an intimate and private room, for a journey of flavors around the world.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Il Pagliaccio celebrates its first 20 years, with a series of special events and initiatives, from Rome to the rest of the world.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Il Pagliaccio celebrates Chef Anthony Genovese\u2019s 40-year career, a journey shaped by research, travel, and vision, continuously evolving between memory and future.\n<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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