Mare et Monti Becomes Arno

Mare et Monti Becomes Arno

Edouard Amoiel

Edouard Amoiel

20 septembre 2026

A single encounter can change the course of a story. Jonathan Street’s meeting with chef Luca Larrieu convinced him to continue the Mare et Monti venture, now renamed Arno.

In Geneva’s Old Town, Jonathan Street and chef Luca Larrieu are taking the restaurant in a new direction. The two men share a common culinary sensibility and a desire to offer cuisine that is refined, generous, and accessible.

Take the time

Under the nameArno, the restaurant focuses on fresh, unprocessed ingredients prepared on-site, and on prices that Jonathan aims to keep affordable. The goal is simple: to become a neighborhood lunch spot, then a place to gather in the evening—whether as a couple or in a group—around food that makes you want to take your time.

Wine also plays a central role. The wine cellar is gradually expanding, with the stated goal of making the restaurant a go-to destination in Geneva. The former grocery store, on the left side of the restaurant, is being transformed into a bar, designed for aperitifs, after-work gatherings, and birthday parties, while the main dining room retains its role as a place for dinner. A new name, a team that believes in the venue, and a desire to breathe new life into it. We can’t wait for the next tasting…