{"id":2371,"date":"2023-04-12T15:09:52","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T13:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.dev2.sharenow.it\/who-we-are\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T12:14:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:14:45","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>About us<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">A high quality kitchen in Bellagio\u2019s first experience restaurant<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ristorante-salice-blu-bellagio-ristorante-interni-PHOTO-2023-05-13-17-01-03-2.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ristorante-salice-blu-bellagio-ristorante-interni-PHOTO-2023-05-13-17-01-03-2.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ristorante-salice-blu-bellagio-ristorante-interni-PHOTO-2023-05-13-17-01-03-2-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ristorante-salice-blu-bellagio-ristorante-interni-PHOTO-2023-05-13-17-01-03-2-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ristorante-salice-blu-bellagio-ristorante-interni-PHOTO-2023-05-13-17-01-03-2-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2048px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1760\" title=\"restaurant Salice Blu bellagio restaurant interior\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>The best restaurant in Bellagio<\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to the culinary heart of Lake Como, where the story of our <strong>Bellagio restaurant<\/strong>, Salice Blu began on 16th August 1973. The unbreakable connection between our passion for good food and profound respect for Lake Como has shaped our gastronomic path from the start.<\/p>\n<p>The Salice Blu is much more than just a Bellagio restaurant: here traditions intertwine with creativity, creating a unique culinary experience. Founded by Mino Gandola and his wife, Flora, in 1973, Salice Blu is a marriage of <strong>love<\/strong>, <strong>dedication<\/strong> and <strong>authenticity<\/strong>, passed on from one generation to another.<\/p>\n<p>Today, their son Luigi Gandola proudly carries this inheritance forward, adding the <strong>creative<\/strong> touch that continues to impress the palates of clients from all over the world. In our restaurant we not only serve extraordinary dishes, we offer a s<strong>ensory journey<\/strong> celebrating the cuisine and region of Como.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/chisiamo2_saliceblu_luigi.jpg\" width=\"2473\" height=\"1700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/chisiamo2_saliceblu_luigi.jpg 2473w, https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/chisiamo2_saliceblu_luigi-1280x880.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/chisiamo2_saliceblu_luigi-980x674.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/chisiamo2_saliceblu_luigi-480x330.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2473px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-811\" title=\"whoweare_saliceblu_luigi\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Luigi Gandola<\/strong>, Chef Patron of Salice Blu <strong>Bellagio restaurant<\/strong> since 2005, is also well known for his appearances on TV, and has turned his passion for local ingredients into a profession. Lake Como and the mountains around it have always been his inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/en\/who-we-are\/luigi-gandola\/\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Read more<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Experience restaurant<\/h2>\n<p>Salice Blu offers you an unbeatable culinary journey, inviting you to explore the specialities of Lake Como through <strong>unique experience packages<\/strong>. It\u2019s not just about eating: on the contrary, we offer a complete experience involving all your senses.<\/p>\n<p>Become an integral part of our culinary story through our Bellagio Experiences: absorbing cookery lessons, exciting truffle hunts, relaxing boat tours on Lake Como, exclusive wine tastings and visits to Bellagio\u2019s traditional dairy.<\/p>\n<p>At Salice Blu, your gastronomic journey does not start and end with a meal, but is transformed into an unforgettable experience. Become the star of your own culinary adventure, immersing yourself in a world of authentic flavours and revived traditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/caccia-al-tartufo_salice-blu_luigi-gandola_bellagio_7-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/caccia-al-tartufo_salice-blu_luigi-gandola_bellagio_7-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/caccia-al-tartufo_salice-blu_luigi-gandola_bellagio_7-1280x1707.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/caccia-al-tartufo_salice-blu_luigi-gandola_bellagio_7-980x1307.jpg 980w, https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/caccia-al-tartufo_salice-blu_luigi-gandola_bellagio_7-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1281\" title=\"truffle_hunting_salice blu_luigi gandola_bellagio_7\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>The flavour of experience<\/h3>\n<p>The passion that inspires the kitchen brigade and front of house team is reflected in an all-encompasssing experience, from the welcome to the delightful view.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Quality and freshness of the ingredients<\/h3>\n<p>Chef Luigi Gandola takes care personally of the selection of ingredients used in the dishes on the restaurant menu. His watchwords are freshness and respect, and he prefers ingredients from the Lake Como area and its surroundings, to mix with more exotic notes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Attention to detail<\/h3>\n<p>Our attention to detail creates a warm, familiar ambience. The crockery, glasses and cutlery are all selected to help you enjoy the taste of home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_pb_row_4col et_block_row et_block_row_4col\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_number_counter_0 et_pb_number_counter et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_with_title et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><h5 class=\"title\">dishes<\/h5><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_number_counter_1 et_pb_number_counter et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_with_title et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><h5 class=\"title\">staff<\/h5><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_number_counter_2 et_pb_number_counter et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_with_title et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><h5 class=\"title\">venues<\/h5><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_number_counter_3 et_pb_number_counter et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_with_title et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><h5 class=\"title\">chefs<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":3395,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2371","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2371","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2371"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2371\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3500,"href":"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2371\/revisions\/3500"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3395"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ristorante-saliceblu-bellagio.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}