Enrico crippa biography

Enrico Crippa

Enrico Crippa, the chef of Piazza Duomo in Alba, knows how to amaze his guests with artistic, dynamic, and surprising tastings where century-old recipes and local excellences merge into an extraordinary culinary experience.

His philosophy rejects the shallowness of a fleeting visit and reaches new heights of pleasure when a customer sits down calmly and entrusts him with carte blanche.

Once upon a time, he would have delighted with traditional dishes, but today he has become the kaleidoscopic master of vegetable creations.

Born in Carate Brianza in 1971, Enrico Crippa inherited his love for cycling from his father and the passion for local markets and zero kilometer food from his grandfather.

After completing his diploma in the hospitality field, he began his career as an apprentice under Gualtiero Marchesi in Milan, and then ventured abroad to collaborate with Europe's finest chefs. In 1996, he opened Marchesi's restaurant in Kobe, Japan, and spent