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GASTRONOMY
Floor Two - ll Vero
The good life
Floor Two has recently undergone a total team under the expert guidance of chef
refurbishment and now, without moving Marcello Salvatore know how to prepare all
from the shore of Lake Leman, guests can of the most authentic Italian dishes. The
now enjoy a gastronomic experience from concept is all about returning to the true ori-
the far side of Mont Blanc gins of these recipes by focusing on taste and
top-quality produce. Marcello Salvatore is
The menu here now has an Italian flavour first and foremost a fan of Mediterranean
with traditional dishes such as sea bass tar- cooking. Hailing from Italy, his experience
tare, squid-ink ravioli or shellfish risotto, shows a love of original Italian cuisine. He
escalope milanaise, sea bream and Marsala may only be 27 years old, but he has behind
suckling pig. And of course let’s not forget him twelve years’ experience in the best
old favourites like penne all’arrabbiata or European establishments. Chef Salvatore
tomatoes with bufala mozzarella. The new recently decided to return to the Grand Hotel
Kempinski Geneva to create in Floor Two
Restaurant Il Vero a little corner of Italian
paradise. Il Vero’s terrace has been totally
redecorated and now cosy tables nestle
amongst vines and cypress trees. The Grand
Hotel Kempinski Geneva contracted a top
lighting expert, Youri Agabekov to create
wonderful lighting effects throughout the res-
taurant’s terrace. You’ll feel just like you’re
actually in Tuscany, except of course for the
Jet d’Eau in the background.
Even though it’s in the heart of Geneva, this
restaurant and terrace beat with an Italian
heart.
Natacha Borri
Floor Two-Il Vero
Grand Hotel Kempinski Geneva
Quai du Mont-Blanc 19
CH-1211 Genève
Tél : +41 (0)22 908 92 24
www.kempinski.com
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