i. Biography
Coming Up
At La Pineta, Marina di Bibbona, the work was built on service rhythm and kitchen discipline, with Edoardo Menna coming through a house where repetition and control shaped the standard. That early training established the terms of his practice: precision under pressure, steady output, and a progression that would later carry him into more demanding rooms. In 2023, the executive-chef post at Finestra by Italo Bassi in Bonifacio, Corsica, added another layer of responsibility to that foundation. The move placed Edoardo Menna in a kitchen defined by exacting standards, where oversight and focus became part of the daily brief and where his own control of pace and direction continued to tighten. The same year brought the executive-chef role at D'Amore by Italo Bassi, where Edoardo Menna has worked since 2023. The arc across these kitchens reads as a career shaped by discipline rather than display, with each step reinforcing the same craft language: concentration, consistency, and the capacity to lead.
Where They Are Now
At D'Amore by Italo Bassi, the executive-chef title places Edoardo Menna at the point where technique becomes management: setting the pace, holding standards, and making the daily adjustments that keep a kitchen aligned. Since 2023, that responsibility has marked the current phase of his work. From La Pineta, Marina di Bibbona, to Finestra by Italo Bassi in Bonifacio, Corsica, and on to D'Amore by Italo Bassi, the progression shows a chef moving through kitchens that require fluency as much as discipline. Edoardo Menna's path is measured in controlled advancement, each position adding pressure, clarity, and command.
Honors
The Michelin star for Finestra by Italo Bassi is the key formal recognition in Edoardo Menna's record. It points to a period at Finestra by Italo Bassi in which the work met the level required for that result, and it remains the clearest external marker of the standards attached to his kitchens.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Edoardo
What is Edoardo Menna's current role?
As of 2026, Edoardo Menna is Executive Chef.
What recognition has Edoardo Menna received?
Michelin star for Finestra by Italo Bassi (2025).
