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Francesco Berardinelli
EXECUTIVE CHEF
R E S TAU R A N T “ I L C AVA L I E R E ”
Francesco was born in Piedmont but his family transferred when he was still a young
child to Tuscany. After his schooling and training as a chef in Florence and some
important experiences abroad, Francesco opened his first restaurant Osteria di Rendola
at a very young age. Just a few years after, in a joint venture, he founded and run the
restaurant Il Beccofino in Florence.
Very fast Il Beccofino became one of the most celebrated restaurants in Florence,
known for its innovation and quality. The Wine Spectator honoured Francesco in the
year 2000 with his photo on the cover sheet and an 8 page article written by James
Suckling.
Since then Francesco has brought his cuisine and his many recipes around the world,
working as executive chef or consultant in New York, Paris, Hong Kong or Tokyo.
Former consultant since a few years in the restaurant “Il Cavaliere” of Castello di
Gabbiano estate, in the year 2014 Francesco became Executive Chef of the restaurant.
Francesco Berardinelli
Castello di Gabbiano | Via di Gabbiano, 22 | 50024 Mercatale Val di Pesa (Firenze) - Italy | Tel. 055.821053 Fax 055.8218082 | www.castellogabbiano.it | [email protected]