Bencotto

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Bencotto Taipei: Contemporary Italian Dining at Mandarin Oriental

Bencotto

On the 6th floor of Mandarin Oriental, Taipei, Bencotto offers a contemporary take on Italian cuisine. The restaurant’s atmosphere is one of rustic elegance—warm, relaxed, and inviting. An open kitchen allows guests to watch the chefs at work, preparing dishes that rely on the freshest seasonal produce.

The menu is accompanied by a carefully selected range of award-winning wines, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks. For private occasions, the restaurant includes a Chef’s Table and two private dining rooms that can accommodate between 10 and 50 guests.

Chef Mario Quarta

Born in Battipaglia, Italy, Chef de Cuisine Mario Quarta brings over 15 years of experience from acclaimed kitchens in Italy and France. Before arriving in Taipei, he led Suscettibile Salerno, a restaurant recognized by both the Michelin Guide and Gambero Rosso from 2023 to 2025. His philosophy centers on precision, balance, and respect for ingredients.

Chef Quarta’s cooking celebrates seasonality and purity of flavor. He reinterprets Italian tradition with contemporary sensitivity, turning simple, high-quality ingredients into modern expressions of taste and beauty. His approach has earned Bencotto a recommendation in the Michelin Guide, a testament to the restaurant’s commitment to refined Italian dining.