Portrait of Silvia Regi Baracchi
i. Biography
Silvia Regi Baracchi’s public work is defined by Il Falconiere in Cortona, Italy: chef, host, and steward of a Tuscan table. The cooking stays inside regional practice, built from locally sourced and estate-grown ingredients, with intensity of flavor and enough flexibility to stay current without leaving Tuscany behind.
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The Path
Silvia Regi Baracchi is today Maitre de Maison & chef of Il Falconiere & spa, a role she has held since 1989.
The Work Today
The line of work is direct: chef, host, and custodian of a Tuscan house in Cortona. At Il Falconiere, Silvia Regi Baracchi keeps the menu tied to Tuscany through local and estate-grown produce, while allowing for a creative hand that does not break with regional tradition.
Career - Maitre de Maison & Chef — Il Falconiere & spa, Cortona, Italy (1989–present)
Acclaim
Traditional Tuscan cuisine is the point of reference. In Silvia Regi Baracchi’s case, that shows in a kitchen organized around local and estate-grown ingredients, with the region used as method rather than as decoration.
FAQ What is Silvia Regi Baracchi's current role? As of 2026, Silvia Regi Baracchi is Chef and host. What is Silvia Regi Baracchi known for? Traditional Tuscan cuisine.
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