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Abbruzzino Oltre, at Piazza Salvo d'Acquisto 16 in Lamezia Terme, holds one Michelin Star (2026) for its contemporary Mediterranean cooking. Chef Luca Abbruzzino leads the kitchen, working with the produce of Calabria.
Luca Abbruzzino was singled out as a prodigy at 23, and the decade since has gone into shaping a contemporary style around Calabrian ingredients. 50 Top Italy placed the restaurant at number 44 in its Grandi Ristoranti list for 2026, describing food of concentrated flavor and lightness, with carefully considered presentations. His parents, both from the hospitality trade, have backed him throughout.
The restaurant calls its approach "Oltre", meaning beyond. Its own words describe a dinner without fixed path, limit, count or printed card, with the absence of names and order presented as freedom. No dishes are listed in the sources, so the table is best approached as a surprise.
The dining room sits inside Palazzo Greco Stella, a historic building where art, food and hospitality share the same walls. Art exhibitions change the look of the rooms and sit alongside the relais. Outdoor seating and air conditioning are both available, and the service pays attention to small details, according to the 50 Top Italy jury.
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A child prodigy at 23, Luca Abbruzzino has spent this past decade masterfully blending Calabria’s exceptional local produce into a contemporary vision: one defined by concentrated flavor, lightness, and thoughtfully crafted presentations. This is a genuine talent that has flourished thanks to his creativity, instinct, and experiences both in Italy and abroad, and, frankly, also to the unwavering support of his parents, both industry professionals, who have always believed in his potential. Housed in a historic palace, the restaurant Oltre a Lamezia is a small gem that signals the vast potential of Calabria’s emerging culinary frontier, now led by an enthusiastic and highly skilled new generation. It goes beyond mere showmanship, offering meticulous attention to the guest down to the smallest details. A must-visit destination to truly grasp the incredible, flavorful, and inclusive nature of contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.
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