Massimo Bottura
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
1
Records
Massimo Bottura's achievements are extraordinary by any measure. He is one of only a handful of chefs to hold three Michelin stars, and his restaurant's back-to-back No. 1 rankings on The World's 50 Best in 2016 and 2018 place him at the absolute pinnacle of global gastronomy. Beyond restaurant accolades, his social enterprise Food for Soul has served over 100,000 meals, earning him recognition as a UNEP Goodwill Ambassador. The Icon Award he received in 2025 with Lara Gilmore underscores his influence that extends far beyond the kitchen, blending culinary artistry with humanitarian vision.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UNEP Goodwill Ambassador
Appointed to advocate for environmental sustainability and zero-waste initiatives.
Icon Award
Jointly awarded to Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore for their creativity and social initiatives.
Forbes Profile
Featured as 'The Chef Who Blends Slow Foods And Fast Cars.'
Rankings & Lists
The World's 50 Best Restaurants
The World's 50 Best Restaurants
Magazine Covers
Forbes
May 6, 2026
Massimo Bottura, The Chef Who Blends Slow Foods And Fast Cars
Food & Wine
2026
Massimo Bottura's Essential Ingredients
Numéro
2026
Gucci Osteria Florence
Records & Feats
First Italian restaurant to top The World's 50 Best list
Osteria Francescana became the first Italian restaurant to be named No. 1 in The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2016, repeating the feat in 2018.