A shared kitchen
A unique vision and creative energy that goes beyond what we already know, to discover the concentration of taste
Richard Abou Zaki
Two starred kitchens have shaped my vision: at Le Gavroche in London, I understood the importance of precision, rigor, and attention to detail, while at the Osteria Francescana in Modena I fully understood the role of the group, the unique strength that can lead a team in making every serve perfect.
"Nothing can be more powerful than your own eyes that see what is not there yet."
Richard Abou Zaki
Towards the future
Retroscena started as a modern bistro in May 2018, the big turning point happened in 2020 with the arrival of chef Richard Abou Zaki, a key figure in the growth of the restaurant, who revolutionized it as a fine dining experience. From that moment on, the chef followed the entire creative process, with continuous investment in people, spaces and attention to detail.
To date, he leads a team of over thirty collaborators. With an unconventional vision, he continues to push beyond what has already been imagined, turning every project into an opportunity for evolution.
Recognitions
2024
2 Forchette – Gambero Rosso
2 Cappelli – Le Guide de L’Espresso
Chef dell’anno Richard Abou Zaki – Identità Golose
2022
2 Forchette – Gambero Rosso
Finalista Chef dell’anno Richard Abou Zaki – Cook.Corriere
2 Cappelli – Le Guide de L’Espresso
Sorpresa dell’anno – Identità Golose
2020
1 Piatto Michelin – Guida Michelin
2 Forchette – Gambero Rosso
Le Guide de L’Espresso
2023
Miglior Chef under 30 d’Italia Richard Abou Zaki – Identità Golose
2021
1 Michelin Star – Michelin Guide
2 Forchette – Gambero Rosso
Sorpresa dell’anno – Identità Golose
3 Cappelli – Le Guide de L’Espresso
Campione del mondo Richard Abou Zaki – Girotonno
44° miglior ristorante d’Italia – Categoria “Grandi ristoranti”
2024
•2 Cappelli – Le Guide de L’Espresso
•Chef dell’anno Richard Abou Zaki – Identità Golose
2023
•Premio creatività in cucina 2023 – Identità Golose
•Miglior Chef under 30 d’Italia Richard Abou Zaki – Identità Golose
2022
1 Stella Michelin – Guida Michelin
2 Forchette – Gambero Rosso
Sorpresa dell’anno – Identità Golose
3 Cappelli – Le Guide de L’Espresso
Campione del mondo Richard Abou Zaki – Girotonno
44° miglior ristorante d’Italia – Categoria “Grandi ristoranti”
2021
2 Forchette – Gambero Rosso
2 Cappelli – Le Guide de L’Espresso
Sorpresa dell’anno – Identità Golose
Finalista Chef dell’anno Richard Abou Zaki – Cook.Corriere
2020
1 Piatto Michelin – Guida Michelin
2 Forchette – Gambero Rosso
Le Guide de L’Espresso
