A talented owner-chef who conjures up traditional Italian cuisine
Ombretta Giovannini is chef at restaurant La Leggenda dei Frati. After completing her culinary studies, Ombretta worked in restaurants in Italy as well as abroad. After returning to Italy, she opened the fine-dining establishment in Firenze in 2002, together with her partner, chef Filippo Saporito, and his brother Nicola Saporito. At Ombretta, you'll find traditional Italian cuisine with a modern twist. Honoured with a prestigious Michelin star, the chef prepares dishes that are creative, contemporary and terroir-based, drawing gourmets from near and far.
I believe that attention to networking and respect for nature are a sacred obligation.
La Leggenda dei Frati
MdHMembre d'Honneur
Firenze (FI), Italy
Restaurant La Leggenda dei Frati welcomes guests into the green calm of the Villa Bardini Gardens, with wide views over Florence in a setting where history, art and landscape come together naturally. The pace feels slow here, across panoramic terraces and with service that is elegant without feeling stiff. In the kitchen, Filippo Saporito and Ombretta Giovannini give voice to a contemporary Tuscany, grounded in tradition, carefully studied, and reworked with a modern touch. At the centre are the ingredients and the relationships behind them, with producers and suppliers who share the same values: respect, seasonality and a thoughtful approach to bringing out the best in every element.
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