Duende

Duende is the Michelin‑recognised signature restaurant of Maison Albar - L'Imperator presented by Pierre Gagnaire. It is described on the hotel's site and social feed as a two‑star Michelin restaurant offering a haute‑cuisine experience. The concept is modern and refined, rooted in Pierre Gagnaire’s inventive gastronomy and framed by the hotel’s luxury setting. The dining room is feutré (velvety/soft) and intimate, set facing a secluded garden that provides privacy and a calm atmosphere where gastronomy and savoir‑faire meet to create an out‑of‑time experience for guests. Duende serves contemporary, modern haute cuisine rooted in Mediterranean ingredients and viandes d’exception (meats of exceptional quality), delivered primarily through a tasting‑menu format executed by the restaurant team. Chef Davide Dalle Ave leads the kitchen, executing the restaurant day‑to‑day and collaborating with Pierre Gagnaire on the culinary direction. Specialties include a signature nine‑course tasting menu, truffle‑focused special evenings, Mediterranean products and exceptional meats that express Pierre Gagnaire’s contemporary creations.