Restaurant
New concept coming soon from restaurateur behind Ecco, Libro and Tonica.
About the Operator
John-Paul Gagliano, whose family-owned restaurant group is behind acclaimed local dining destinations Ecco, Libro and Tonica, will debut an original dining concept within Memphis Art Museum. The restaurant is scheduled to open in January 2027.
The restaurant will introduce a version of the Libro concept to a 4,595-square-foot dining space designed by Nashville-based Dryden Studio. The partnership places one of Memphis’s most respected hospitality operators within one of the city’s most anticipated cultural landmarks. Open to museum visitors and the broader community, the restaurant will help make the riverfront campus a lively destination throughout the day.
Anchoring the building's prominent street-facing corner, the restaurant features a dramatic double-height dining room, a 20-seat bar and both indoor and outdoor seating designed to welcome guests throughout the day and evening.
A dedicated exterior entrance will allow the restaurant to operate independently of museum hours, while interior connections seamlessly integrate it into the museum experience.
Extended Hours
A dedicated street entrance lets the restaurant keep its own hours, so you can stop in for a long lunch, a glass of wine after work or a Saturday night out.
Seating
A double-height dining room, a 20-seat bar and indoor and outdoor seating anchor the building's Front Street corner.
Private Events
A full-service catering kitchen hosts weddings, private dinners and other gatherings beyond the regular menu.