Rome is vibrating with a delicious moment: this Friday April 10, Brigitte Macron and Emmanuel Macron were received at the Vatican, after a gastronomic outing the day before at their favorite restaurant. Exclusive images published by Il Sole 24 Ore show the couple seated in the heart of Piazza del Popolo, at Dal Bolognese.
In brief: dinner at Dal Bolognese before the audience, menu of traditional Italian cuisine (fresh pasta, meat cart), meeting with Andrea Riccardi the day before, gift of a signed jersey offered to Pope Leo XIV according to RTL, and discussions on climate, multilateralism, and artificial intelligence reported by Le Figaro.
Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron in Rome: the gastronomic outing preceding the audience
The scene unfolded the night before the papal audience: the presidential couple was spotted at the restaurant Dal Bolognese, a renowned address in the capital. Exclusive images show a friendly table, surrounded by friends and guests, confirming that this place is indeed one of their favorites in Rome.
This dinner takes place just before the official meeting on April 10 with Pope Leo XIV, elected in May 2025. A delicious moment and discreet that says a lot about their traveling rituals.
A tasty menu: Emilian cuisine in the spotlight
On the menu, traditional Italian cuisine charms with its refined simplicity: tagliatelle alla bolognese, tortellini in broth, and the famous cart of boiled meats. The dishes, prepared with homemade fresh pasta and selected charcuterie, illustrate a local know-how that pleases the couple.
This gastronomic outing confirms the couple’s attachment to a table where gastronomy becomes sharing. A delicious moment captured in images that reinforces the image of a friendly pause at the heart of a diplomatic mission.
Meetings and diplomatic gestures before the audience
The day before the appointment with the Holy See, Emmanuel Macron exchanged ideas with Andrea Riccardi, an influential figure in Vatican informal diplomacy, on humanitarian and Middle Eastern issues. These preparatory conversations illustrate the political dimension of this Roman stay.
For the audience, the president did not come empty-handed: according to RTL, he offered Pope Leo XIV a signed jersey from the French basketball team, a nod to the sporting passion of the pontiff originating from Chicago. A symbolic gesture with multiple resonances.
Atmosphere and exclusive images: what the photos tell
The shots from Il Sole 24 Ore convey a savory and intimate atmosphere. Dal Bolognese, frequented by political and cultural figures, offers a setting conducive to informal exchanges before official meetings.
There is continuity with a previous visit on April 25, 2025, where the couple dined at this same establishment before the funeral of Pope Francis. These culinary moments punctuate diplomatic life and humanize the presidential presence abroad.
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