Cracco in Galleria
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2001-01-08 |
| Founder | Carlo Cracco, Peck brothers |
| Headquarters | Milan , Italy |
Key people | Carlo Cracco (owner and chef) |
| Products | Fine dining, café, chocolaterie, wine bar, patisserie, lounge |
Cracco in Galleria is a distinguished fine dining venue situated within Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, under the ownership and culinary direction of renowned Italian chef Carlo Cracco. This establishment boasts one Michelin star, has been awarded three "forks" by Gambero Rosso, and is recognized among the elite World's 50 Best Restaurants.
Located in a multi-level building inside the Galleria, Cracco offers an extensive 10,000-bottle wine cellar and incorporates a café, chocolaterie, wine bar, patisserie, as well as an exclusive lounge, all contributing to its upscale dining ambiance.
History
The restaurant commenced operations on 8 January 2001 through a collaboration with the Peck brothers, proprietors of Milan’s esteemed gastronomic brand Peck. Originally named Cracco Peck di Milan, it swiftly garnered numerous accolades as the city’s top dining spot.[1] The partnership dissolved in 2007, prompting a rebranding to simply Cracco.[2]
In 2015, Carlo Cracco arranged relocation to the iconic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, reportedly agreeing to an annual rent of €1.09 million.[3] Prior to this move, the restaurant lost its second Michelin star in 2017.[4] The new site opened in 2018 under the name Cracco in Galleria, featuring interiors designed by Milan-based Studio Peregalli.[5]
By 2023, financial reports revealed that the restaurant was operating at a deficit, accumulating debts totaling €4.6 million attributable to elevated rent and tax expenses.[6] This included outstanding payments to suppliers alongside a loan obtained in 2018 from Banca Popolare di Sondrio.[7]
Space and cuisine
The culinary philosophy at Cracco draws inspiration from the legendary Italian chef Gualtiero Marchesi, merging traditional elements with innovative techniques to usher in a "new era" for Italian gastronomy.[8] His style—sometimes characterized as "disobedient" towards classic conventions—has established the restaurant as a pioneer within modern Italian culinary circles.[9]
Among its prestigious honors are three "forks" awarded by Gambero Rosso, one star from the Michelin Guide, and inclusion in the World's 50 Best Restaurants.[10][11][12]
Spanning five floors and covering 1,118 square meters (10,764 square feet) with three separate kitchens inside Milan’s Galleria, Cracco revitalized a space that had remained unused since 2007 into its flagship location following renovations initiated in 2015.[13]
Broadening its footprint, Cracco launched an additional site in Portofino, distinguished by its entirely seafood-focused menu—the brand’s inaugural offering without meat products.[10]
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- ↑ "Cracco in Galleria, a cuisine that resembles no other". Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- ↑ "A lesson in Milanese and Lombardy cuisine: a chapter on disobedience". Retrieved 2024-12-17.
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