L'A Gourmet L'Accademia

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L'A Gourmet L'Accademia: Michelin-Recommended Fine Dining in Reggio Calabria

L'A Gourmet L'Accademia

In the historic center of Reggio Calabria, just steps from the city’s celebrated Lungomare Falcomatà, L'A Gourmet L'Accademia occupies an early 20th-century palazzo. The restaurant’s three dining rooms — including the Salone dei Lampadari and a panoramic veranda — frame a kitchen that has earned a Michelin recommendation for its refined, territory-driven cooking.

Chef Filippo Cogliandro leads the kitchen with a philosophy rooted in constant research and the enhancement of local products. “Cucinare è come realizzare un meraviglioso viaggio dei sensi,” he says, describing his cooking as a sensory journey through the ingredients of Calabria’s sea and mountains. His menus — from the à la carte to tasting paths like Fata Morgana and Scilla e Cariddi — showcase seafood and modern Italian cuisine built on seasonal, kilometer-zero produce sourced from small regional producers.

Dishes such as Raviolo aperto di pasta fresca with clams, red shrimp, and cherry tomatoes, or Carnaroli di Sibari with zucchini, monkfish, pumpkin cream, and Silano truffle, reflect a kitchen that reinterprets tradition without losing sight of the land. The wine list is equally considered, with a strong focus on Calabrian labels and interesting pairings.

The restaurant’s Michelin Recommended status is a natural fit for a place where the raw materials — from Bergamotto di Reggio Calabria to Ottobratico olive oil — are treated with precision and respect. Whether you choose the Crudo e Cotto tasting menu or the historic degustazione, the message is clear: this is Calabrian fine dining that speaks for itself.