I arrived in Piazza della Signoria about 10 minutes earlier than my reservation time. First I had a quick look at the Gucci Garden, a various store at the ground floor where you can find both the famous italian brand's dresses & accessorizes and also a corner with books and magazines. But my primary interest was the restaurant because I ate 3 times at Osteria Francescana already and I was very curious to experience a new Chef Bottura's creature. You can enter the restaurant directly from the Gucci Garden; the location is smaller than i expected but it's really gorgeous (1). At the beginning a little surprise: a brew of italian watermelon and rosehip, very delicate yet so tasteful..(2) Then the menu started with a very interesting plate: a bonito tartare with a chipotle tortilla, delightful and also beautiful to see (3). As I had the first bite I suddenly recognize the presence of coriander: I'm not a great fan of it but i must admit it did not disturb the global taste of the plate. On the contrary, it gives a a fresh note and reminds of some south-americans flavors. In fact the menu is realized by the colombian chef Ana Karime Lopez Kondo, Osteria Francescana sous chef's wife. After that, finally, the celebrated Chef Bottura's Tortellini (4). The tortellini for me are the Christmas' taste, they remind me of my childhood and of Christmas Holidays in general when, after opening the presents under the christmas tree, the ritual is sitting at the table and eating all together. His Tortellini are really good, I can't say they're better than ones my grandmothers and my mother prepare every once in a while, but they're special indeed. Getting close to the end of the experience the dessert were finally ready to come.
First the Amarena Cheesecake (5): so light (yes, a light cheesecake!), delicate but what i love most? The presentation. This dessert is really a piece of art, don't you think the same? Finally a super chocolate composition called Charley Marley (6), dedicated to the Chef Bottura's son. Sweetest way to conclude a fabulous experience!
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