It’s a promise of meals that matter, moments that mould the future, and a community united by the belief that every act of kindness can spark a revolution. This is our pledge where every dish served champions a larger cause and where something as simple as eating a meal becomes a shared mission.
Welcome to the table of change.
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Embodying the value of hospitality, we provide delicious and nutritious meals to each guest, welcoming each individual with the same level of respect, care, warmth and dignity.
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We embrace creativity and art as powerful means to heal and unite in our disconnected world. By bringing together top chefs and artists, we create a vibrant space that fosters community and belonging.
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We have a zero-waste policy, always rescuing food and giving our ingredients a new life. We source all our produce locally, cutting down on food miles, one dish at a time.
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Embracing the transformative power of new ideas, we continuously experiment and refine everything that we do to push the boundaries of what's possible.
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From the dishes we craft to the partnerships we nurture – in all our endeavours, we pursue excellence, approaching each task with meticulous care and attention.
“When the call to act is in our heart, we can achieve our biggest dreams - This is the passion and commitment of our partner MATER and the peaceful nature of Geneva, to care for humanity and to make a revolution as a global family."
— Massimo Bottura
Food for Soul, founded by Chef Massimo Bottura and Lara Gilmore, is at the heart of the mission to transform how we see food, community, and inclusion. This collaboration goes beyond the plate, empowering us to fight food waste and foster social growth. By transforming leftovers into delicious meals, we’re creating opportunities to building a fairer food system for everyone.
In partnership with Mater Fondazione, Refettorio Geneva is proud to feed into the mission of extending a helping hand to the vulnerable individuals affected by social exclusion. Established in 2020 by Chef Walter el Nagar, Mater embodies the belief that a meal can bridge the gap between cultures and conditions. Our collaboration is a testament to how culinary acts can serve as a powerful tool for social change, offering world-class cuisine that’s accessible to all.
“At Refettorio Geneva, we want to continue promoting creativity and innovation and share it with everyone who has the desire and spirit to improve, evolve and innovate, making them participants in past, present and future experience, researching and experimenting to accelerate talent and help everyone involved, everyone seeking their own limits.”
— Walter El Nagar
Meet the heart and soul behind Refettorio Geneva
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