Cesare Battisti proposes new culinary philosophy based on ethics and culture

Chef Cesare Battisti, known for the Milanese restaurant Ratanà, is advocating for a new culinary philosophy that moves beyond technical execution and static tradition. His approach focuses on three core pillars: culture, responsibility, and human relationships.

Battisti argues against viewing cuisine as a museum piece or a mere collection of rigid, unchangeable rules. Instead, he proposes a vision where cooking serves as a social language and a connection between people, the land, and the community, emphasizing the importance of why certain ingredients and methods are chosen.