Ivy Studio renovates fire-damaged Piatti restaurant in Montreal

Dark green marble, glossy black tiles and sculptural lighting contrast the rough stone walls of this Montreal restaurant that has been resurrected by local Ivy Studio.

Located in Rosemère, on Montreal's north bank, Piatti opened 15 years ago in an old stone building that was previously extended to accommodate a larger commercial space.

Green marble pizza oven — A pizza oven wrapped in green marble forms a focal point at Piatti

After a fire ripped through the Italian restaurant over a year ago, damaging the roof and the interior, the owners chose to renovate and update the space.

"From this tragedy rose the opportunity to give the space a much-needed facelift," said the Ivy Studio team, who took on the project.

Two arches in pistachio-coloured wall — Entrance to the kitchen is through an arch set into a pistachio-coloured wall

"While the overall aesthetic is very contemporary, the decor was inspired by traditional Italian design and includes textures, materials and colours that project clients directly to the Mediterranean," the studio added.

The two-storey building is entered on the lower level, where the preparation kitchen, a private event room and the washrooms are situated.

Sienna banquette below a mirrored wall — A sienna-toned banquette is installed beneath a mirrored wall

Upstairs are the dining areas, each with a distinct atmosphere. When entering past courses of glossy black tiles, customers are met by a "monumental" pizza oven wrapped in green Saint-Denis marble.

A black stained-wood and marble structure in front acts as a dining and service area, across from a hand-plastered pistachio wall with an arch that leads to the closed kitchen.

Bar area within old stone building — The bar area is located in the old stone building

Above a sienna-toned velvet banquette, a mirrored wall helps to make the dining space feel larger – reflecting its cream walls and sheer curtains.

Bistro chairs with green seats and caned backs are placed around tables.

Custom lighting and stools at the bar — Lighting and stools were custom designed for the bar

A circular wood-topped table sits on zig-zag black and white tiles below a central bespoke chandelier.

The bar occupies the old stone aspect of the building. Here, a U-shaped counter is clad with vertical oak boards and topped with a four-inch-thick travertine slab.

Custom stools made from velvet, steel and wood are lined up against the bar, colour-matching the banquette upholstery in the dining room.

Minimal, custom cream-painted lamps are spaced along the length of the counter, while a steel structure suspended above holds bottles behind fritted glass panels.