They shine in the firmament of Italy's haute cuisine three new stars, have been assigned by2023 edition of the Michelin Guide to Antonio Cannavacciuolo with his restaurant Villa Crespi in Orta San Giulio (NO). Cannavacciulo thus becomes part of the Olympus of the three Michelin-starred chefs of Italy sitting next to Piazza Duomo in Alba (CN), Da Vittorio in Brusaporto (BG), St. Hubertus, in San Cassiano (BZ), Le Calandre in Rubano (PD), Dal Pescatore in Canneto Sull'Oglio (MN), Osteria Francescana in Modena, Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence, La Pergola in Rome, Reale in Castel di Sangro (AQ), Mauro Uliassi in Senigallia (AN) and Enrico Bartolini at the MUDEC in Milan.
“In the enchanting setting of Lake Orta, inside the Moorish-style historic residence immersed in a centuries-old park – reads the motivation – the path towards this extraordinary success began in 2003 with the assignment of the first MICHELIN star, followed since the assignment of the second in 2006. Sixteen years later, the chef from Campania conquers the 3 MICHELIN stars, recognition reserved for less than 140 restaurants in the world.
Sergio Lovrinovich, Director of the Michelin Italy Guide: Cannavacciuolo puts his heart into his dishes
“In the dishes – he says to – chef Cannavacciuolo puts his heart, indeed his soul, as stated in one of his menus, but also technique, balance and aesthetic precision which translate into pure emotions for the guest. His dishes are inebriating creations with clear-cut and distinct flavours, enhanced by the tasting itineraries through which he ranges from Campania to Piedmont with an ease that makes the most difficult things appear simple, a skill reserved for great chefs”
Michelin Guide 2023: 38 new stars affected 13 regions
The ceremony, presented by Petra Loreggian and broadcast in live streaming, was a succession of emotions: 38 new stars that involved 13 regions of which 4 new entries in the 2-star category, or restaurants that are worth the detour: Acquolina – Rome 2 stars – chef Daniele Lippi (*Inside the hotel The First Rome – The young Chef offers a cuisine where technique and imagination enhance the raw material in a way that is never banal, but without useless virtuosity. Three tasting menus presenting various visions of the kitchen of the chef at the center of which the Mediterranean dominates, with its products, perfumes and traditions”; Enoteca La Torre – Rome 2 stars – chef Domenico Stile (“The dishes of the Campania chef celebrate creativity with energy, exuberance and the intense flavors typically of the Mediterranean and the Campania tradition. The love for one's territory welcomes tributes to the gastronomic history of the capital and to the great classics of the culinary tradition Italian cuisine for a delicious and varied journey that can also take you beyond the borders of the Bel Paese”); St. George by Heinz Beck – Taormina 2 stars – chef Salvatore Iuliano** (“Whether you let yourself be guided by the two tasting menus or by an à la carte meal, in all the preparations you will find the lightness, signature of the master Heinz Beck and a distinctive trait of the talented Calabrian chef Salvatore Iuliano. His proposal of cuisine alternates creative dishes with references to tradition with tributes to the Trinacria, for those in search of a Mediterranean cuisine far from the conventions”); Locanda Sant'Uffizio Enrico Bartolini – Penango 2 stars – chef Gabriele Boffa* (“Inside an ancient monastic structure which has become a refined hotel, we find a chef with uncommon craft and skills at the stove. Gabriele Boffa, from the Langhe and a profound connoisseur of Piedmontese cuisine, boasts extraordinary technical skills developed through important experiences gained in the best restaurants in the world. His cuisine ranges from the great regional classics that he faithfully executes - such as the extraordinary agnolotti del plin - to more creative and innovative dishes that do not leave out a link with the territory").
In total in Italy there are 335 1-star restaurants, 38 2-star restaurants and 12 3-star restaurants
In the MICHELIN Italy 2023 Guide they are 33 new items 1 star. Among these, the assignment of 1 star to the Cannavacciuolo Vineyard, a restaurant in Casanova di Terricciola in the province of Pisa, led by the young chef Marco Suriano; the assignment of the star to a vegetarian restaurant, I Tenerumi, a restaurant on the island of Vulcano, which is also awarded the green star for its commitment to more sustainable cuisine.
In total in Italy there are 335 restaurants (33 new) with 1 star, 38 restaurants (4 new) with 2 stars 12 1-star restaurants (3 new) for a total of 385 starred restaurants. The Michelin Guide app will be downloadable for free from 19.30 pm on 8 November. The paper edition will be available in the best bookstores starting from the first week of December.
“Italy – commented Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guides – has particularly impressed our inspectors this year, who have awarded 38 new stars, among which a new three-star stands out which enters the Olympus of Italian gastronomy: Villa Crespi. This 2023 Selection of the MICHELIN Guide contains 385 starred restaurants led by Chefs with very different profiles. A new record for the peninsula, which underlines how the tradition of Italian cuisine and innovation are a perfect union for exceptional culinary experiences, full of emotion, history and conviviality".
Michelin Guide 2023: Lombardy maintains its leadership with 59 starred restaurants
The most dynamic regions of this edition are Lombardy with 7 new entries, followed by Tuscany and Sicily with 5 new entries, with the latter rising to 20 starred restaurants (3 2 stars, 17 1 star).
In the ranking of stars by region, Lombardy maintains its leadership thanks to 59 restaurants (3 3 stars 5 2 stars 51 1 star), the Campania is confirmed in second place with 48 restaurantsti, (7 2 stars 41 1 star), sul third step of the podium we find Piedmont with 44 restaurants (2 3 stars 3 2 stars 39 1 star). Tuscany is fourth with 41 restaurants (1 3 stars 5 2 stars 3 51 stars), while Veneto is fifth with 32 restaurants (1 3 stars 4 2 stars 27 1 star) in the guide.
Michelin Guide 2023: Naples has the highest concentration of starred chefs among the Italian provinces
Among the provinces, Naples is confirmed first with 29 restaurants (5 2 stars 24 1 stars), followed by Rome which conquers the second position with 22 restaurants (1 3 stars 3 2 stars 18 1 star) and, therefore, from Bolzano third with 21 restaurants (1 3 stars 3 2 stars 17 1 star) ahead of Milan with 17 starred restaurants (1 3 stars 3 2 stars 13 1 star). Cuneo slips into fifth position with 15 (1 3 stars 1 2 stars 13 1 star).
In the ranking of Bib Gourmands by region, Emilia-Romagna is confirmed in first place with 32 restaurants. Behind it, Lombardy (30 restaurants) rises to second place overtaking Piedmont (29 restaurants), while fourth and fifth place are respectively confirmed by Tuscany, with 25 Bib Gourmands, and Veneto with 22.
