From nearby Liguria, the land of pesto and focaccia, Gian Franco has become an expert in Tuscan cuisine from his years working for private families inthe region.

Carefully purchasing the ingredients he needs, and always selecting the freshest options possible, Gian Franco has a talent for putting a wonderful fresh spin on simple Tuscan cooking. surprising, elegant and light. With inventiveness and curiosity, he continuously creates new menus and new dishes that are surprising, elegant and light, and is happy to cater to any dietary restrictions, whether they be intolerances, allergies or simply preferences on the part of our guests (he excels particularly when it comes to vegetarian menus).

A professed devotee of all things from the garden who at times prefers the challenges of vegetarian cooking, Gian Franco manages to give even the most basic local produce gourmet treatment. This is fortunate as he can take advantage of the bounty of Borgo’s kitchen garden, presenting fresh vegetables that are nothing short of remarkable. This enthusiasm also translates in a special talent and creativity when it comes to risotto, like his version with squash and wild porcini. But his love of vegetarian cooking and seafood of all kinds takes nothing away from his skill preparing local wild boar, roasted chicken with Tuscan herbs or local lamb rolled with pecorino cheese.

His pastas, including delicacies like zucchini and robiola filled ravioli, are exclusively homemade, and worth every last bite.

No less importantly, with Gian Franco dessert is always a pleasant discovery -- homemade gelato cakes and semifreddi, as well as his unique take on Italian classics like millefoglie pastry and panna cotta.

Available to cater meals, you can enjoy Gian Franco’s creations whether at aperitivo hour at the bar, a three-course dinner, or an abundant and tantalizing lunch buffet.