Richard Abou Zaki
Restaurant Retroscena · Porto San Giorgio – 1 Michelin * · Italy
Biography
“It was love at first sight between me and the kitchen. Bringing people together through good food and making them feel moved is the driving force behind this passion I devote myself to. I let myself be inspired by nature, by everyday life, but also by memories of the past, in search of a new balance between emotion and technique. Two starred kitchens have shaped my vision: at Le Gavroche in London, I understood the importance of precision, rigor, and attention to detail, while at the Osteria Francescana in Modena I fully understood the role of the group, the unique strength that can lead a team in making every serve perfect. Nothing can be more powerful than your own eyes that see what is not there yet.”
Richard Abou Zaki is chef in restaurant Retroscena in Porto San Giorgio, Italy, 1 Michelin *.