Chef
Enrico Bartolini
Chef Patron, Enrico Bartolini al Mudec
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Milan, Italy
Known for
- Most Michelin-starred chef in Italy with 12 stars as of 2022
- Expansion to multiple starred restaurants across Italy
- Contemporary reinterpretation of Italian classic cuisine
i. Biography
The recognition rests on contemporary classic cooking rooted in Pescia, Tuscany, where culture, tradition, seasonality, bold flavor, elegant presentation, and carefully built complexity are kept in balance. At Enrico Bartolini al Mudec, Enrico Bartolini’s work is measured by control: enough structure to carry the idea, enough restraint not to overpower it.
The Climb
Formal hospitality training in Montecatini Terme underpins the discipline of the cooking. Enrico Bartolini trained at Hospitality Institute in Montecatini Terme and Hotel Institute of Montecatini Terme, a foundation that aligns with the precision and composure associated with his kitchens. Today, Enrico is chef of Enrico Bartolini al Mudec, chef of Locanda Sant'Uffizio Enrico Bartolini, and chef of Glam Enrico Bartolini.
Today
Across that work, pasta is a specialty. At the Milan restaurant, the benchmark classic is risotto with red turnips and ‘Evoluzione’ gorgonzola sauce: a dish identified as the one great classic to seek out.
Signature
The signature register works through rice and pasta rather than spectacle. Enrico Bartolini’s named dishes include risotto with red turnips and ‘Evoluzione’ gorgonzola sauce, cold spaghetti, and Maltagliati with porcini mushrooms.
In Their Words “I define my cuisine as 'contemporary classic' because it is based on traditional recipes with a modern approach to ingredients and techniques.” “I think-I try-I taste, The result doesn’t convince me- I adjust-I start again.”
Recognition
Recognition has followed the restaurants rather than a single dish. Enrico Bartolini's honors include No.85 The World's 50 Best Restaurants (2023), Three Michelin stars for Enrico Bartolini al Mudec, and Two Michelin stars for Locanda Sant'Uffizio Enrico Bartolini.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Enrico
Where did Enrico Bartolini train or study?
Enrico Bartolini trained at Hospitality Institute in Montecatini Terme and Hotel Institute of Montecatini Terme.
What recognition has Enrico Bartolini received?
No.85 The World's 50 Best Restaurants (2023).
