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The Atmosphere of
The Atmosphere of
La Torna Roma
"The most important ingredient in any dish is the land that gave it life. My role is simply not to get in the way."
— Chef Marco TerranovaBorn in the coastal town of Positano to a family of fishermen and farmers, Marco Terranova's path to the three-starred kitchen of La Torna Roma was shaped as much by necessity as by ambition. As a boy he learned that great cooking begins long before a flame is lit — in the choosing, the curing, the waiting.
After training under Gualtiero Marchesi in Milan and a formative decade in Paris under Alain Ducasse, Terranova returned to Italy in 2003 to assume the role of Executive Chef at La Torna. Within four years he had collected all three Michelin stars — and kept them for seventeen consecutive years.
His cuisine is defined by restraint. "Remove everything that is not essential," he tells his brigade each morning. The results speak to both the intellect and the deepest memory.
Reservations open three months in advance. We accommodate dietary requirements with pleasure — please notify us at the time of booking.
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