Retroscena

Retroscena is a fine dining restaurant in Porto San Giorgio, Italy, transformed in 2020 by chef Richard Abou Zaki into a venue focused on modern Italian cuisine. The restaurant emphasizes minimalism, stripping away excess to highlight raw ingredients and inventive flavor combinations. With one Michelin star and numerous accolades, Retroscena reflects a contemporary approach rooted in precision and emotion, inspired by chef Abou Zaki’s experience in Michelin-starred kitchens such as Le Gavroche and Osteria Francescana. The dining room features an open kitchen concept where guests observe the culinary team at work, creating an immersive environment that blends performance with fine dining. The cellar houses over 700 labels curated by sommelier Matteo Latini, concentrating on quality organic and biodynamic wines that complement the menu. Signature dishes include ricciola with Mediterranean sauce and lemon trio, oyster in caviar sauce with lemongrass, chitarra pasta with roasted topinambur kombucha, and glazed guinea fowl with rosemary pesto. Private events and bespoke catering are available, accompanied by the chef’s cookbook "Cooking my Dreams," sold on-site with a personalized autograph.