Leonardo's menu

At the heart of Renaissance cuisine, there is a world of flavours, wellbeing and history just waiting to be explored. This unique culinary experience invites you to immerse yourself in the eating habits of Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance genius who not only revolutionized art and science, but also left an indelible mark on culinary culture.

Leonardo, a regular guest at the Moro's princely banquets, was not only an attentive observer of painting and engineering techniques, but also of the culinary refinements of the time. His surprisingly modern diet favored simple but nutritious ingredients: fresh salads, juicy fruit, protein-rich dried legumes, whole grains, wild mushrooms and homemade pasta. Minestrone, a humble dish but rich in flavour, was one of his favourites, a true comfort food ante litteram.

Through this experience, you will have the opportunity to savor recipes inspired directly from the pages of history, reinterpreted with a contemporary touch. From the "knife" vegetables from the garden, finely cut and rich in fibre, to the versatile and nutritious legumes, each dish tells a story of balance between taste and health, following the advice of Leonardo himself: eat with taste but without excess, favoring foods simple and well cooked.

But it's not just about eating. This experience is an invitation to reflect on the relationship between food, body and mind, a journey that goes beyond the simple act of eating to transform itself into a journey of global well-being, inspired by one of humanity's greatest geniuses.

Get ready for a culinary adventure that will take you back in time, to discover authentic flavors and principles of well-being that have spanned the centuries. An experience that satisfies the palate, enriches the mind and nourishes the soul, following in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci in his Renaissance daily life.

If you want to eat healthy, observe this rule:

do not eat without desire, and have a light dinner;

chew well and what you receive in you

is well cooked and simple in shape [...]

(Poem by Leonardo da Vinci)