Belmond Appoints Riccardo Canella as Executive Chef at Hotel Cipriani A New Culinary Era Begins at Venice’s Legendary Haven

February 10th, 2022

February 10, 2022 – Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice, set to open for the 2022 season on March 10, is proud to announce the arrival of Riccardo Canella as Executive Chef at the famed Ristorante Oro. Drawing on his global experience and using the best seasonal and regional produce, Canella will elevate the culinary experience with his signature creative flair. He will also oversee the Cip’s Club, Porticciolo, and Bar Gabbiano, as well as events and private dining.

Chef Canella has worked for some of the world’s greatest masters including Gualtiero Marchesi, Fabrizio Molteni, Massimiliano Alajmo, and most notably as Sous Chef to René Redzepi at Noma in Copenhagen for the past seven years. Born in 1985 in Padua, Chef Canella’s return to Italy and his arrival at Venice’s legendary haven marks an exciting moment in the revolution of the Lagoon’s gastronomic scene.

“Returning to Italy, tiptoeing into my homeland, into a panorama as magical and mysterious as Venice, is the only road I would go down to test myself at this point in my career. I am happy and extremely fortunate to be able to finally give a voice to my way of cooking across this region full of history and treasures to be brought to light,” says Riccardo Canella.

Marco Novella, Managing Director of Cipriani comments, “I am thrilled that a young, dynamic chef, but one with so much experience under his belt already as Riccardo is coming to join our team at Cipriani. Riccardo has an original personality and a talent that is recognised world-wide. His arrival in Venice is indicative of the profound gastronomic revolution that the city has been experiencing for some years now and which Cipriani is embracing. I am sure that Chef Canella will combine and elevate the high quality and desire for innovation which Cipriani is investing in, not just at a gastronomic level.”

About Belmond

Belmond has been a pioneer of luxury travel for over 45 years, building one-of-a-kind experiences in some of the world’s most glamourous and inspiring destinations. Since acquiring the iconic Hotel Cipriani in Venice in 1976, Belmond has continued to celebrate the legendary art of travel, accompanying discerning global travelers on their extraordinary, unforgettable adventure journeys. Our portfolio extends across 24 countries with 46 remarkable properties that include the illustrious Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train, remote beach retreats like Cap Juluca in Anguilla, Italian hideaways such as the Splendido in Portofino, or unrivaled gateways to some of the world’s natural wonders, like Hotel das Cataratas inside Brazil’s Iguazu National Park. From trains to river barges, safari lodges to hotels, each unique property delivers an incomparable experience with its own story to tell. The essence of the Belmond brand is built on its heritage, craftsmanship and genuine, authentic service. At Belmond, we see ourselves as custodians of timeless heritage, dedicated to preserving our assets through sensitive ongoing restoration plans. Belmond is part of the world’s leading luxury group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.

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