MAURIZIO BUFI
Maurizio Bufi, born in Molfetta (Puglia), is Executive Chef of the Michelin-starred Il Fagiano restaurant inside the Grand Hotel Fasano in Gardone Riviera. After his studies at the Hospitality and catering school, he had several great experiences at Come Lake, on cruise ships and in Switzerland, before arriving at Garda Lake in 2008, where he participated in the opening of the Lefay Resort & Spa. In 2012, he took over the kitchen at Villa Giulia in Gargnano, earning his first Michelin star in 2017. Since 2021 he has been at the helm of the gastronomic proposal of the Grand Hotel Fasano, where he has obtained the Michelin Star at the restaurant Il Fagiano during the 2024. Its cuisine combines the Mediterranean roots of Puglia with the flavors of Lake Garda, showcasing seasonality, excellent raw materials, and refined technique, balancing tradition and contemporary creativity.
IL FAGIANO
The gastronomic offer of the Grand Hotel Fasano accompanies guests throughout the day with three complementary experiences: La Magnolia, dedicated to Mediterranean cuisine and the flavors of the territory; the Rama’s Lounge Bar, with the innovative drink list The Seven Wonders of Lake Garda and the coltural format Aperitivo d’Autore; and Il Fagiano, the gourmet restaurant awarded its first Michelin star in 2024, today among the leading gastronomic destinations in Italy.
Located in the elegant setting of the Grand Hotel Fasano – historic residence overlooking the shores of Lake Garda, founded at the end of the 19th century as a hunting lodge for the Austrian imperial family and today a symbol of luxury hospitality – Il Fagiano interprets contemporary cuisine with a personal and recognizable style.
Lead by Chef Bufi, Il Fagiano proposes a cuisine that combines Mediterranean roots and the Garda area ingredients, where technique, creativity and respect for the raw material translate into dishes of great balance and elegance. Technological support has been also essential to achieve these results: the kitchen is equipped with Queen90 equipment by Baron Professional, synonymous with innovation, efficiency and sustainability.
What made the different was surely the precious collaboration with the company Tedeschi, partner which has been able to identify and select, within the Baron high range, the solutions best suited to the needs of a brigade of excellence such as that of the Il Fagiano restaurant, helping to create a highly performing and functional work environment.
Chef Maurizio Bufi's choice to rely on Baron equipment is no coincidence, but reflects a shared vision of cuisine based on precision, reliability, and a constant pursuit of excellence.
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