Chef

Andrea Casali

Discipline: Chef
Venue: Kitchen · Restaurant

Portrait of Andrea Casali

i. Biography

Executive Chef at Kitchen in Lake Como, Andrea Casali works within a setting that demands precision and restraint. At Lake Como, the kitchen has to carry place as part of the brief, and Casali’s approach is defined by control, calm, and a disciplined line from prep to plate.

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Coming Up

Early work at I Tigli in Theoria in Como, Italy gave Andrea Casali the practical grounding that shapes a kitchen hand over time. As chef there, the focus was on detail, timing, and building service into a coherent whole rather than a loose sequence of plates. That period established the working habits that later carried into more senior roles. Since 2018, Andrea Casali has served as Executive Chef of Kitchen, and the role shows a progression built on accumulation rather than display. The cooking reads as measured and composed, with attention paid to construction and finish in equal measure. From Como to Kitchen, the line is one of steadiness, confidence, and control.

Where They Are Now

Executive Chef at Kitchen in Lake Como, Andrea Casali holds a role that ties the kitchen closely to its setting. At Lake Como, place is part of the restaurant’s identity, and that responsibility falls to Casali through day-to-day consistency. The title reflects the trust placed in him to shape the restaurant’s expression service after service.

Career - Chef — I Tigli in Theoria, Como, Italy

Signature

Andrea's signature dishes include The Kiss of Brera, Perch Risotto with Citrus, Alpine Trout, Watercress & Genepì Beurre Blanc, Raw red prawns, cherries and almonds, Spaghettone with saffron, sour butter, and chives and caviar. Read together, they point to a kitchen built on contrast and balance: freshness against richness, brightness against depth, delicacy against weight. The naming suggests a cook working with clarity and intent, using composition to keep each element legible.

Honors

Andrea's honors include Michelin Guide star (2021). The 2021 recognition marks a clear point in a career that moved from formative work in Como to a senior role at Kitchen in Lake Como. It formalizes the steadiness and refinement that define the work, and it records the trajectory already visible in the kitchen.

FAQ What is Andrea Casali's current role? As of 2026, Andrea Casali is Executive Chef. Where did Andrea Casali work before? Andrea Casali's earlier career included I Tigli in Theoria. What recognition has Andrea Casali received? Michelin Guide star (2021).