A spectacular swimming pool dotted with elegantly designed tables set within it. It sounds like the description of a surrealist painting, but it’s the setting for one of Lombardy’s most eccentric dinner-and-show events. Normally, during a dinner, the food is the real star. Here, it almost takes a back seat. Just outside Milan, what appears to be a contemporary residence nestled in the countryside becomes, for a few evenings, the setting for a multi-layered event that you, too, could attend.
What is the White Dinner Water Show?
What drives hundreds of people to sit at tables submerged in a pool for dinner? The surrounding spectacle. We’re not talking (just) about appetizers, butabout mermaids, acrobats suspended dozens of meters in the air, and a fireworks display. The White Dinner Water Show at Villa ReNoir is a dinner and show with a unique format, where diners sit at tables submerged in a pool, the water level of which is lowered for the occasion to reach the guests’ knees—all of whom are strictly dressed in white.
During this immersive experience, there will be a dedicated time for the actual dinner, with three-course meat and fish menus available, as well as special options for those with celiac disease or food intolerances. While guests enjoy appetizers, first courses, and main courses, a series of breathtaking performances unfolds all around them: from acrobatic shows to musical performances featuring live singers and musicians. Of course, no party worth its salt can end without a top-notch DJ set and a spectacular fireworks display.
Practical info: where, when, and how much
Villa ReNoir is located in the Milanese hinterland, more precisely in Cerro Maggiore, and can be reached by car in about half an hour from the city center. The villa is known for having hosted the contestants of *MasterChef* in a special episode and is marketed as an exceptional venue for unforgettable parties and receptions. The White Dinner Water Show takes place on a few select dates, with the next one scheduled for Thursday, July 16. Seating is limited, and the dress code is all white: this isn’t your typical last-minute dinner— reservations are required and can be made through the official website.
The price range is mid-to-high, with a seat at tables directly submerged in the pool starting at €70 all-inclusive, and €65 for tables in the garden overlooking the pool. If you’d prefer to attend only the after-dinner portion, admission is available starting at 10:30 p.m. (subject to availability) at a cost of €25 per person, which includes one drink.
