Rico Zandonella
Rico Zandonella is a celebrated Swiss chef and the owner of the renowned restaurant 'Rico’s' in Küsnacht. Originally from Ticino, he began his culinary training at the age of 14 and has dedicated five decades to the profession. Known for his modern take on classic French cuisine, Zandonella took over 'Kunststuben' in 2010, transforming it into 'Rico’s' and continuing to serve exquisite dishes that reflect a blend of tradition and innovation. Celebrating his 50th anniversary as a chef, he remains passionate about cooking and is recognized for his high-quality lunch menus and Michelin-starred offerings.
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Recent news mentions
Rico Zandonella is a chef who recently lost his Michelin star after 40 years of being listed.
Spitzenkoch Rico Zandonella verliert seinen Michelin-Stern
Switzerland· 2025-11-12
Rico Zandonella is a prominent figure in Swiss gastronomy who runs a pop-up restaurant in Küsnacht.
7 Pop-ups in Zürich mit Essen von Italien bis ThailandSwitzerland· 2025-08-08
Rico Zandonella is celebrating his 50th anniversary as a chef at his restaurant in Küsnacht.
Rico Zandonella vom Rico’s in Küsnacht feiert 50. KochjubiläumSwitzerland· 2025-06-18
