The Chef
Luigi Lepore
Calabrian by birth, in 2008 he begins his professional career in the kitchen after graduating in Tourism Sciences at IULM University of Milan. He gets a Master degree in Gastronomic Sciences and Quality Products at University of Gastronomic Sciences of Colorno. He makes his experiences around the world and in starred restaurants such as Trussardi alla Scala in Milan, Caino in Tuscany, Can Fabes in Spain, La Bastide de Capelongue in France and Il Comandante in Naples. He collaborates in the brigades of big names in haute cuisine, in particular Andrea Berton, Alfio Ghezzi, Valeria Piccini, Santi Santamaria, Xavier Pellicer, Edouard Loubet, Salvatore Bianco. After years of study and refinement, he decides to return to his Lamezia Terme and to start a gastronomic project with his own name. In 2019 Luigi Lepore adds a new chapter to the contemporary history of Calabrian cuisine with an innovative format, wide horizons and firm roots in cultivations that characterize the identity of the territory. Determined to make his South speaking through non canonical codes, moving between experimentation and return to the origins, drawing on the value of contamination of know-how and traditions, choosing small producers and local companies as travel companions.
A little more than two years after the opening of his restaurant, he has received a star in the Michelin guide 2022.Enhancing quality food and wine
through new and refined combinations
The restaurant
An unexpected place to meetin the heart of Lamezia Terme
The restaurant is located inside a 19th century building in Nicastro, in the heart of Lamezia Terme. Architecture and design play on an allegorical level, evoking the natural elements of Calabrian land. The large glass door leads into an experiential dimension, designed as if it were a gash in the mountains. A small reception area serves as a prelude to two dining rooms with "material" walls and vaults. White and grey, lime and sand, cross and merge making the thick walls sculptural. The vertical wooden boiserie, like the dense surrounding woods, give rhythm to the spaces creating a highly effective setting. A huge retro style mirror reminds us of Calabrian lakes and seas, widens the perception of space by generating pleasant perspectives. Only 21 seats, designed and meant to make you feel an extraordinary food tasting experience in total comfort.
Amaze the palate
with the involvement of all senses
Reservation
If the reservation is successful, you will receive a confirmation email. If you won't, send us an email with your personal data to verify everything.
If there is no availability for the selected date, send us an email with your contact and we will put you on the waiting list.
It's possible to reserve from today up to the following 4 months.
For reservation with more than 9 guests, please contact the restaurant.
All food allergies and intolerances must be communicated. We do not guarantee the possibility of satisfying any strong intolerances to garlic and onion.
Children: we welcome children with pleasure and we want all our guests can serenely enjoy the experience at our restaurant. So we ask children should be of an age they can be happily satisfied with our menu.
Gift card or other informations: you can contact us by phone or by email (you can find the details in the Contact section of the website).
Terms and conditions
A credit card will be requested to guarantee your reservation, no charge will be made during the booking process. The reservation can be cancelled up until 24 hours prior to your reservation without any penalty. In case of a no-show, late cancellation (less than 24 hours notice) or non-agreed modification of the party size a penalty of € 70 per person booked or cover missed will be applied, and you will be invoiced for the amount charged on credit card. Luigi Lepore Ristorante is not responsible for any malfunctions / loss of data / security flaws of the platforms owned by third parties used for the online management of the reservation service.
