Back in the 90’s, when la nuova cucina was all the rage, Gianfranco Vissani was Italy’s most celebrated chef. His strongly personal views, and his avant garde approach to cooking played a fundamental role in the way fine dining evolved in the country. Decades later, his kitchen is still turning out an incredible number of new dishes, often including ingredients that seem to be incompatible. His son Luca now runs the show. The place offers a few nice rooms, making it a good place for a short escape.