Mogano

The story

Mogano Formello: Contemporary Cooking, Ritual Lab Beer and Chef Matteo Faenza

Mogano is a contemporary restaurant at via del Praticello Alto 7 in Formello, and it holds a Michelin Recommended mention for 2026. The room has only five tables and a chef's table, so each evening stays small and direct.

Chef and kitchen

Chef Matteo Faenza builds his menus from local ingredients and techniques he gathered during years abroad. His path took him through Malabar in Lima, the Basque Culinary Center, Nerua in Bilbao and Boragó in Santiago, Chile. Riccardo Rossini works as sous chef alongside him.

Beer, drinks and the Sunday experience

Mogano opened in September 2021 beside the Ritual Lab brewery, and its craft beer runs through the meal as a course in its own right. Non-alcoholic pairings include kombucha and house infusions, and sommelier Denise Ranalletta leads the wine selection. On Sundays the whole restaurant can be booked for a personalised menu for groups of four or more, starting with a short phone call to plan the route.