Enoteca Pinchiorri
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founder | Giorgio Pinchiorri, Annie Féolde |
| Headquarters | Florence , Italy |
Key people | Giorgio Pinchiorri, Annie Féolde, Italo Bassi, Riccardo Monco |
| Products | Italian cuisine |
Enoteca Pinchiorri is a distinguished Italian dining establishment located in Florence, Italy. The restaurant is co-owned by Giorgio Pinchiorri and the French-born chef Annie Féolde. The kitchen brigade features Féolde alongside Italo Bassi and Riccardo Monco. In 2008, the restaurant was positioned 32nd in the world according to the British publication Restaurant. Since 1984, Enoteca Pinchiorri has been honored with the Wine Spectator Grand Award and has continuously held three Michelin stars since 2004, having previously received such accolades in 1993 and 1994.
Annie Féolde
Hailing from Nice, France, Annie Féolde became the first female chef outside of France to be awarded three Michelin stars. Her professional background extends beyond cooking to include roles as a Parisian civil servant, restaurateur, and mentor to emerging chefs. Among her notable protégés is Franck Cerutti, who apprenticed under her guidance for seven years. Féolde’s career is highlighted in the book Great Women Chefs of Europe by culinary critic Gilles Pudlowski.
Alumni
One of Enoteca Pinchiorri’s distinguished former chefs, Masahiko Kobe, gained fame as Iron Chef Italian on Fuji TV's Iron Chef from 1997 to 1999, having trained at the restaurant between 1993 and 1997.