Awards & Recognition
★Three Michelin stars (maintained since 2012) plus Green Michelin star
★World's 50 Best Restaurants #1 (2016, 2018)
★White Guide Global Gastronomy Award (2014)
★Multiple La Liste and Gambero Rosso awards
★No Waste Award from Identità Golose (2023)
★McKim Medal from American Academy in Rome (2023)
★Cultural Diplomacy Award from US Consulate (2023)
★UN Goodwill Ambassador for Environment Programme
Notable Facts
→Chef-owner of Osteria Francescana, 3-Michelin-starred restaurant in Modena
→Only Italian restaurant to win World's 50 Best twice (2016, 2018)
→Founded Food for Soul non-profit with global Refettorio community kitchens
→Has 2M+ Instagram followers, featured on Netflix Chef's Table
→Published multiple bestselling cookbooks including 'Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef'
→Operates multiple restaurant concepts globally including Gucci Osteria locations
→UN Sustainable Development Goals Ambassador since 2024
→Casa Maria Luigia awarded 3 Michelin keys in 2024