Authentic, local food.
Above the hills of Tuscany.

Nicola, born in 1977, originates from Lucca in Tuscany. His career began in hotel management school in Barga and already at a young age he worked on weekends in the top restaurants in Lucca. His ambition, his passion, his love for his work, and his desire to discover new cultures motivated him to travel: Nicola gained experience abroad in around ten countries around the globe and he worked with top chefs there – often with top Italian chefs. After many years abroad he met Martin, owner of Valdonica. This symbiotic collaboration started in the first season of 2023!