Mater

Mater is a gastronomic restaurant located within Italy’s Foreste Casentinesi National Park, surrounded by the Casentino forest. It embraces a philosophy of creative, contemporary cuisine rooted in local territory and seasonal rhythms. Chef and owner Filippo Baroni, alongside Marta Bidi, carefully selects wild and cultivated ingredients, emphasizing sustainable, regional products and ancient culinary techniques such as preservation, fermentation, and distillation. The menu features tasting courses that evolve throughout the year, highlighting wild herbs, roots, and fruits prepared with deliberate, measured gestures to celebrate Tuscan forest traditions reimagined through a modern lens. Beverage pairings include wines, infusions, and vermouths thoughtfully crafted to enhance the meal’s progression. Mater’s intimate dining room showcases wooden details, artisanal silverware, and vegetal aromas that evoke the surrounding forest, inviting guests into a serene and contemplative atmosphere. Recognized in the Michelin Guide and a member of the Jeunes Restaurateurs association, Mater stands out as a refined destination for forest-based cuisine and genuine hospitality.