The Leela Palace New Delhi, in partnership with Culinary Culture, will host Massimo Bottura and the team from his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, Osteria Francescana, for two exclusive dinners on August 27 and 28, 2026.
Based in Modena, Italy, Osteria Francescana has twice been named the World’s Best Restaurant by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, in 2016 and 2018. Bottura is known for reinterpreting Italian cuisine while drawing on traditional flavours and techniques.
The Delhi dinners will feature dishes including Oops I Dropped the Lemon Tart, ‘The Crunchy Part of the Lasagne and Psychedelic Cod Not Flame Grilled. Bottura will also participate in an interactive session with Vir Sanghvi, Chairman of Culinary Culture. Bottura, a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme and founder of Food for Soul, has also worked on initiatives focused on sustainability and food waste reduction.
Speaking on the collaboration, Preeti Makhija, General Manager, The Leela Palace New Delhi, said, “Welcoming Chef Massimo Bottura and the Osteria Francescana team back to The Leela Palace New Delhi for a third time is truly special for us. Over the years, his visits have become more than exceptional culinary moments; they have created a meaningful connection between our guests and one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary gastronomy. Massimo has a rare ability to honour the soul and heritage of Italian cuisine while challenging you to experience it in unexpected, thought-provoking ways. There is an artistry, generosity and sense of emotion in his cooking that stays with you long after the meal. We are delighted to welcome him home to The Leela Palace once again and look forward to sharing his latest expression of Italian cuisine with our guests. It is a privilege to host a chef of his stature, and equally special to see New Delhi continue to embrace and celebrate such extraordinary global culinary talent.”
Dining and Cooking