Seta At Mandarin Oriental, Milan

Seta has fast become one of Milan’s most talked-about dining destinations. Updating traditional recipes with his own creative culinary techniques, Chef Guida’s menu offers an exciting, contemporary take on classic Italian cuisine.

A talk with Antonio Guida

My idea of pleasure is the love of beauty, elegance and a cuisine with the smoothness of silk, so not surprisingly the name of my restaurant is Seta.

How would you describe your culinary philosophy?

My cuisine is emotional with a strong link to tradition yet at the same time innovative. I want a dish I prepare to remain so imprinted in my guests’ minds and that after weeks or even months they come back for that unique dish. When I imagine a new recipe in the kitchen, I try to combine all the ingredients to obtain flavours that create emotions and memories.

What is your culinary obsession?

My culinary obsession is the constant search for sharpness in a dish through continuous experimentation and combination of ingredients.

What is your idea of pleasure?

My idea of pleasure is the love of beauty, elegance and a cuisine with the smoothness of silk, so not surprisingly the name of my restaurant is Seta.

When is your favourite time to enjoy Krug?

After work, at the end of a challenging and rewarding evening. It is a moment that I devote to me and sometimes, sip by sip, ideas about a new dish come to me.