Massimo Bottura

Massimo Bottura is a globally recognized chef and restaurateur, known for his innovative approach to Italian cuisine and his commitment to social and environmental causes. After honing his culinary skills with Georges Coigny and interning with Alain Ducasse at Le Louis XV in Monte Carlo in 1994, Massimo Bottura opened Osteria Francescana in Modena in 1995. The restaurant swiftly earned international acclaim, securing its first Michelin star in 2002 and a second in 2006, establishing Bottura’s innovative approach to Italian cuisine. Bottura significantly advanced his culinary vision, achieving a third Michelin star for Osteria Francescana in 2012.

In 2015, he co-founded Food for Soul with Lara Gilmore, a non-profit combating food waste through its ‘Refettorios’ program. His international footprint expanded with Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura in Florence in 2018, which earned a Michelin star in 2019. He also opened Casa Maria Luigia, a guesthouse and restaurant, in 2019. Recognizing his global influence, Time magazine named him one of its 100 Most Influential People in 2019.

In 2021, he reopened restaurant Cavallino in collaboration with Ferrari. He was appointed a UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Advocate in 2024. This year also saw the opening of Torno Subito in Singapore and Miami, and Al Gatto Verde receiving both a Michelin Star and a Michelin Green Star.