Portrait of Giovanni Porretto
i. Biography
Giovanni Porretto is chef at Duende in Nîmes, France, where the MICHELIN Guide awarded two stars for the restaurant in 2024.
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The Climb
The work at Duende is built around a defined kitchen voice: Giovanni Porretto cooks within a register that prizes focus, control, and a clear point of view rather than excess gesture.
Today
The chef’s post at Duende in Nîmes, France, is held by Porretto. The kitchen’s specialty is Modern Cuisine. Its craft note is unusually clear: precision-led tasting-menu work, composed dishes, technical control, and sourcing that reflects the Languedoc and Camargue region. That combination gives the restaurant a point of view without reducing it to geography alone.
Career - Chef — Duende, Nîmes, France
Recognition
The recognition attached to Giovanni’s work includes Two Michelin stars for Duende (2024) and Remarkable classification for Duende.
FAQ What recognition has Giovanni Porretto received? Two Michelin stars for Duende (2024). What is Giovanni Porretto known for? Modern Cuisine at Duende.
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