A Quickie With Massimo Bottura
The word's greatest Italian chef talks Nonna's leftovers and grey Ferraris
When he speaks, the room listens. As does your palate.
He is the visionary chef behind Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy, consistently ranked among the world’s greatest restaurants, and the rest of his restaurant portfolio holds an extraordinary 17 Michelin stars. This week, he’s reopening Torno Subito at The Moore building, bringing his world-renowned creations to Miami’s Design District.
Beyond the kitchen, he is a leading voice in global gastronomy, sustainability, and social impact, using food as a tool for cultural dialogue and change. Through his restaurants, creative collaborations, and the nonprofit Food for Soul, Bottura has redefined what it means to be a modern chef—one who blends tradition, art, ethics, and innovation on a global stage.
Beyond being a gifted chef, he’s humorous, focused and as thoughtful as he is fearless. Every dish is loaded with emotion, art, and purpose. And this past week, we sat down with him for a wide-ranging, candid cham…
