Il giornale · Acquarello
Press, encounters and memories from our restaurant. Rooted in Munich, connected to Italy.
Articles & portraits
20.10.2026 · worlds of food
An overview of the truffle gala, guest chefs and Mario Gamba’s plans.
19.10.2026 · Abendzeitung München
A visit to the restaurant and a conversation about continuity and new ideas.
20.10.2024 · Leadersnet
The 2024 anniversary: a look at the Mario Gamba & Friends series and its guest chefs.
09.02.2021 · Gambero Rosso
Mario Gamba discusses regional roots, his formative years and the opening of Acquarello.
From the archive
Earlier news from Acquarello. Dates refer to the original publication.
© Stephan Rumpf
01.12.2016 · Munich
Mario Gamba presented his fourth cookbook. Its inspiration: Capri and the Mediterranean.
© Herbert Wirtz
03.02.2017
An unusual photo shoot in our kitchen.
© Wolfgang Ritter
23.01.2017
Chef’s Symposium at The Capra: evenings with international colleagues.
© Kat Florence
06.10.2016
With Shaun Rankin for Kat Florence at Hay Hill Private Club.
19.11.2016
Seven courses celebrating truffles.
From the news archive of the former Acquarello website.
Around the world · 2007 to 2019
Guest appearances and special cooking engagements from the events archive. A selection of earlier destinations.
2019
A company anniversary
2018
A client evening for Lamborghini
2015
Trussardi alla Scala
2014
German Film Awards · Lola
2014
Truffle menu at Mandarin Oriental
2012
Truffle dinner at Mandarin Oriental
2009
Guest appearance at Conrad Maldives
2007
Guest appearance at Klee’s Brasserie
International recognition
Selected editions of 50 Top Italy, Gambero Rosso and Falstaff, alongside personal distinctions for Mario Gamba.
2026
No. 10 among Italian restaurants outside Italy. The highest-ranked German restaurant in this list.
2026
Icon 2026, Latteria San Salvatore Award. A personal distinction for Mario Gamba.
2025
Three Forks in the 2025 edition of Top Italian Restaurants, the highest rating in this restaurant category.
Chronicle
Earlier distinctions are part of the restaurant’s history. Each is shown with its corresponding year.
2025
Italian restaurants outside Italy. The highest-ranked German entry.
2024
Italian restaurants outside Italy. The highest-ranked German entry.
2023 / 2024
Recorded for these two years in Mario Gamba’s public profile on Restaurant Ranglisten.
2023
The international ranking lists Acquarello as the highest-placed restaurant in Germany.
2022
No. 18 in the international selection, alongside the Prosecco DOC Award.
2021
Mario Gamba received the Top Italian Restaurants Chef of the Year award for 2021.
2019
No. 5 in that year’s selection of Italian restaurants outside Italy.
2015
The Sannio Consorzio Tutela Vini recognised Mario Gamba as the best Italian chef working abroad.
2013
Winner of the German comparison in the November 2013 issue, documented at the time by Gourmet Report.
2000
A milestone in the restaurant’s history. This is a historical distinction; Acquarello is not currently listed as a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Encounters
Mario Gamba has also cooked for Elton John, Madonna, the Rolling Stones and Céline Dion. SAT.1 and Joyn name them in the profile accompanying his guest judging appearance on The Taste on 6 November 2024.
These encounters extend beyond the restaurant and include private cooking engagements.
Press material · Autumn 2026
The press release introduces the truffle gala, guest appearances by Filippo La Mantia and Matteo Ferrantino, and the planned cooking classes in Italy.
A note on the original document: 50 Top Italy 2026 confirms No. 10 outside Italy. The Icon Award is a personal distinction for Mario Gamba. For current dates, see Upcoming events.
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