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Gianni Bertone
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Coming Up
Since 2021, the Head Chef role at Laqua by the Lake has required a clear command of pace, consistency, and kitchen identity, and Gianni Bertone has held that post with that kind of steadiness. The work here is Modern Italian cuisine, but the point is not novelty for its own sake. It is the discipline of keeping the cooking polished, restrained, and legible from service to service.
Where They Are Now
In Pettenasco, the cooking at Laqua by the Lake is shaped as Modern Italian cuisine with a clean, composed register. Under Gianni Bertone, the restaurant’s food reads as contemporary without losing its Italian line: familiar references are kept intact, then sharpened through precision and restraint. That balance gives the kitchen its character, with each plate allowed room to register clearly. Modern Italian cuisine can drift toward excess, but here the approach stays measured. Gianni Bertone’s direction suggests attention to detail and a preference for clarity over display, so the restaurant’s identity lands as elegant rather than ornate. The result is a style that feels current, but still rooted in the logic of the cuisine it draws from.
Signature
Vitello Tonnato sits within Gianni Bertone’s cooking as a signature that makes the most of recognition and restraint. At Laqua by the Lake, the dish fits the broader Modern Italian direction without losing its own place on the table. It is a clear example of how familiar Italian cooking can be presented with care, where technique serves definition rather than distraction. For Gianni Bertone, Vitello Tonnato also shows how a known dish can carry a contemporary reading without leaving its tradition behind. The appeal lies in that balance: recognizable in spirit, precise in execution, and aligned with the polished restraint that defines his cooking in Pettenasco.
Recognition
Gianni Bertone has received Michelin Guide, First Michelin Star.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Gianni
What is Gianni Bertone's current role?
As of 2026, Gianni Bertone is Head Chef.
What recognition has Gianni Bertone received?
First Michelin Star (2024).
What is Gianni Bertone known for?
Modern Italian cuisine at Laqua by the Lake.
