IL PICCOLO PRINCIPE RECOGNISED AMONG ITALY’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS LUXURY RESTAURANTS IN 50 TOP ITALY 2026
- Viareggio, December 2025 – Il Piccolo Principe, the celebrated two-Michelin-star restaurant led by Chef Giuseppe Mancino at the Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte in Viareggio, is proud to announce its inclusion in the 50 Top Italy 2026 Luxury rankings, highlighting the country’s most distinguished gastronomic destinations.
- This esteemed guide celebrates excellence in Italian haute cuisine and hospitality, and Il Piccolo Principe has been named among the top 50 luxury restaurants and hotel-based dining experiences in Italy for 2026 by Top Italy.
- Since Chef Mancino took the helm in 2005, Il Piccolo Principe has evolved into a benchmark of culinary artistry, earning its first Michelin star in 2008 and a second in 2014. It reflects a harmonious dialogue between the freshness of the Tyrrhenian coast and the depth of Tuscany’s inland heritage.
- In the spirit of the festive season, Il Piccolo Principe unveils its exclusive Christmas culinary experience. Conceived as a refined Christmas lunch, the menu reinterprets Tuscan holiday traditions through a two-Michelin-star perspective, showcasing exceptional seasonal ingredients and elegant pairings.
About Giuseppe Mancino
Born in Sarno (Salerno) in 1981, Giuseppe Mancino has become one of Italy’s most respected culinary figures, known internationally for his refined interpretation of Italian cuisine. Since 2005, he has been at the helm of Il Piccolo Principe, the fine dining restaurant of the Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte in Viareggio, Tuscany, which under his leadership was awarded its first Michelin star in 2008 and a second in 2014.
Mancino’s career has been shaped by formative experiences alongside some of the most influential names in gastronomy, such as Alain Ducasse and Gualtiero Marchesi. The connection with Principe di Piemonte Hotel started by chance 21 years ago. From that moment, the chef fell in love with Viareggio and decided never to leave. Recognized by major guides and awarded distinctions such as the prestigious “3 forks” in Gambero Rosso’s Italian Restaurant Guide, Mancino continues to position Il Piccolo Principe and Viareggio among the top fine dining destinations in Italy, while showcasing the gastronomic richness of Tuscany to the world.
About Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte
The distinctive silhouette of the Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte in the glorious architectural tradition of the late nineteenth century is a landmark on the Tuscany coastline. A luxury heritage property steeped in the Italian Liberty style of architecture and decorative art and Tuscan hospitality, customs and culture.
As a long-established destination on the landscape of the Versilia Riviera and at the peak of twenty-first-century hospitality, the Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte has a distinct identity, which is not only exalted by its history but is also in constant evolution. Five-star luxury and recently joining the select circle of The Leading Hotels of the World, the Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte offers an impeccable experience by blending the elegance of the facilities and the comfort of the furnishings with modern services, the gourmand experience of a two Michelin star restaurant and the latest innovations in food & mixology.
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