Davide Oldani is considered the creator of “cucina pop”, a concept that combines high quality and accessibility, revolutionizing the way fine dining interacts with the public. His vision is based on the belief that excellence should not be reserved for a few, but can—and should—be shared, while maintaining rigor, creativity, and respect for ingredients.
In 2003, he opened his restaurant, D’O, in Cornaredo, just outside Milan, in his hometown. From the very beginning, the restaurant stood out for its innovative approach to dining: meticulously crafted dishes, seasonal ingredients, and attentive yet informal service. After just one year, the most prestigious Italian food guides ranked him among the great names of contemporary cuisine.
Before founding D’O, Oldani gained invaluable experience working alongside some of the world’s greatest culinary masters: Gualtiero Marchesi, the father of modern Italian cuisine; Albert Roux in London; Alain Ducasse in Monte Carlo; and Pierre Hermé, renowned for his avant-garde pastry. These international experiences helped shape a gastronomic vision that is refined, structured, and deeply personal.
In November 2013, Oldani was invited to Harvard to share his entrepreneurial journey. The university’s economists analyzed his organizational model, recognizing its effectiveness and adaptability beyond the restaurant industry. His approach—based on efficiency, sustainability, and team empowerment—has since become a case study.
Today, Davide Oldani is not only a Michelin-starred chef, but also an entrepreneur, author, and ambassador of a new way of interpreting cuisine: inclusive, ethical, and contemporary.
Ristorante D’O– Cornaredo
Cooking Shows offer an immersive fine-dining experience, where the chef prepares the dish live on stage, blending technique and inspiration. Alta Langa accompanies the entire journey with elegance, culminating in the tasting, enhanced—upon request—with White Alba Truffle and exclusive gifts.
The experience includes:
- The dish prepared by the chef
- A glass of Alta Langa DOCG
- S.Bernardo water
- A 100g mini panettone by Galup
- Tartufo Regale, an exclusive handcrafted praline created by Michelin-starred chef Ugo Alciati, faithfully replicating the shape and color of the famous Alba truffle
The experience lasts approximately one and a half hours. To ensure quality and organization, menu changes are not available in case of allergies, intolerances, or specific dietary needs.
The Alba White Truffle is not included and, for those who wish, will be charged separately according to the daily quotation of the Truffle Market Exchange.
Children who wish to participate in the tasting must have a ticket. If they are present in the room without taking part in the tasting, this must be communicated via email to info@fieradeltartufo.org within 72 hours of the event, so that seating next to their parents can be arranged.
The event is simultaneously translated into English.
The ticket purchased online includes access to the World Market of the White Alba Truffle and to the MUDET – The Alba Truffle Museum.
