Chef's Dinner: A Set Dinner with Chef Franco Doretto - Veneto Edition

Experience the Flavors of the Veneto Region at Our Exclusive Chef’s Counter Experience

Join Chef Franco Doretto on July 17th and 18th, 2025 at La Tavola dello Chef, Eataly Boston’s intimate Chef’s Counter in La Piazza, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the culinary traditions of northern Italy.

Enjoy a beautifully curated multi-course menu inspired by the rich flavors of the Veneto region—where rolling hills, serene canals, and centuries-old recipes come together to create a cuisine rooted in elegance and depth. Featuring locally inspired ingredients, the evening will highlight the refined simplicity that defines northern Italian cooking.

Whether you're gathering with loved ones or simply indulging in a night of regional Italian flavors, this is a rare opportunity to experience the essence of the Veneto in a warm and immersive setting.

Seats are limited—reserve your spot today!

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• Polenta fritta, baccalà mantecato, olive taggiasche

Crispy fried polenta topped with whipped salt cod and Taggiasca olives.

• Crostino pane e sarda in saor

Toasted bread with marinated sweet-and-sour sardines, a classic saor preparation of onions, vinegar, and raisins.

• Insalata di polipetto, sedano e limone

Tender baby octopus salad with celery and a touch of lemon for brightness.

• Crostino stracchino e radicchio di Treviso marinato

Creamy stracchino cheese on toasted bread, topped with marinated Treviso radicchio.

• Asparagi bianchi, uovo di quaglia

Delicate white asparagus served with a soft quail egg.

• Insalatina di seppie e cannellini

Light salad of cuttlefish and creamy cannellini beans, dressed with olive oil and herbs.

• Lasagnetta di Pesce

A delicate seafood lasagna layered with fresh pasta and a light fish ragù.

• Petto d’anatra arrostito all’Amarone

Roasted duck breast glazed with a rich Amarone wine reduction.

• Pere al vino rosso, con cioccolato e zabaione freddo

Red wine–poached pears served with dark chocolate and chilled zabaglione.

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About Chef Franco Doretto

Chef Franco Doretto’s culinary journey began in Jesolo, Italy, where he worked as a commis chef and apprentice from 1986 to 1990. With dedication and passion, he rose through the ranks to become Head Chef, building a career that spans prestigious kitchens across Italy and the UK. His experience includes nine years at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Cortina d’Ampezzo, as well as roles in luxury hotels, private members' clubs, and his own bakery and delicatessen in Brescia, which he ran for eight years.

Known for his commitment to fresh ingredients, quality, and innovation, Franco brings deep expertise not only in cooking but also in kitchen leadership, menu development, and staff training. In 2021, he opened Bardo St. James as Head Chef, and now serves as Executive Chef at Eataly Boston, overseeing all kitchen operations and continuing to inspire through his refined, creative approach to Italian cuisine.

Outside the kitchen, Franco is a passionate cyclist, finding a natural synergy between the focus and discipline required in both cooking and cycling.

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Important Details

• Kindly arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Check-in will be available at our La Pizza e la Pasta Restaurant. We will begin promptly at the designated time.
• Each ticket purchase is intended for one person. If you wish to be seated with another ticketholder, please inform our team when confirming your reservation.

• For any questions or if you have allergies, please email Ym9zdG9uICEgbGFzY3VvbGEgfCBlYXRhbHkgISBjb20=. Get your tickets now and indulge in a night of exquisite flavors!

Experience’s terms & conditions

• Please note that all beverage consumption, including the wine pairing offered for this event, will incur an additional charge.
• Please note that a 20% gratuity will be automatically applied to your bill at the conclusion of your meal and will be due for payment directly at the restaurant.

Cancellation Policy

Payment in full is required at the time of registration and all sales are final. No refunds are offered on classes and events. For groups of 5-10 guests, a minimum of 7 days' notice (class day not included) is required to receive a credit in the form of a coupon for a future class or event. For groups of up to 4 guests, a minimum of 4 days' notice (class day not included) is required to receive a credit in the form of a coupon code for a future class or event at La Scuola. We reserve the right to reschedule or cancel a class or event due to unforeseen circumstances, inclement weather or otherwise. In the event of a class or event cancellation, we will contact you directly at the phone number or email address you have provided to offer a full refund or credit to transfer to a future class or event.

While we are not able to offer credit, transfers or refunds for last-minute illnesses, work-related conflicts, personal emergencies or events beyond our control, you are always welcome to send someone in your place, as we understand that these things do happen. If you are purchasing this class or event as a gift, please provide this cancellation policy to the recipient, as the policy will still apply.

Credits issued for La Scuola events are redeemable only for future La Scuola events and cannot be used to register for events in other parts of the marketplace or exchanged for store credit or Eataly gift cards.

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