Marco Campanella named Gault Millau Switzerland's 'Chef of the Year 2025'

Marco Campanella has been named "Chef of the Year 2025" by the Swiss edition of the prestigious Gault Millau gastronomy guide book. He is the head chef at La Brezza restaurant in Ascona, canton Ticino, and received an impressive 19 out of 20 points. Campanella captivates with his exceptional sauces, versatility, and talent, as well as his ability to inspire a young team, according to the restaurant guide's jury. His effortless accommodation of vegan diners also sets him apart. Elite club of 19 points The German-born chef, of Italian heritage, runs La Brezza restaurant in Ascona during summer and the Tschuggen restaurant in Arosa during winter. He joins an elite group of seven chefs who have been awarded 19 points, including Tanja Grandits and Peter Knogl (Basel), Franck Giovannini (Crissier), Andreas Caminada (Fürstenau), Philippe Chevrier (Satigny), and Heiko Nieder (Zurich). New discoveries and honours Among the new culinary discoveries of the year are Dan Rodriguez-Zaugg and ...