Leopold Ott
Portrait of Chef Leopold Ott
A Calm Mastery of Haute Cuisine
In the rarefied world of European haute cuisine, Chef Leopold Ott has earned a reputation for calm mastery and unwavering dedication to his craft. Though he now stands prominently as Head Chef at the Michelin-starred Cà d’Oro in St. Moritz, his culinary journey is deeply rooted in a series of prestigious kitchens where he served as an invaluable second-in-command.
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The Path to Excellence
Whether at the storied «Castello del Sole» in Ascona or the famed «Suvretta House» in St. Moritz, Ott consistently impressed his mentors, including renowned chefs Fabrizio Zanetti and Mattias Roock, who trusted him to maintain the highest standards—even granting them the rare luxury of a day off. Such confidence speaks to Ott’s measured poise: when ‘der Leo’ held the reins, the kitchen ran smoothly and creatively, producing exquisite dishes that left no diner unmoved.
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Chef Leopold Ott and Maître Raffaele Rispoli’s Dynamic Partnership
Now, with an innovative two-season approach—spending summers as the second chef at Castello del Sole and winters as the leading figure at the Cà d’Oro—Ott has found his culinary home in the Engadin once more. He brings with him not only a well-honed skill set developed in Switzerland’s top kitchens but also a handpicked team from Castello del Sole.
At the Cà d’Oro, he collaborates seamlessly with Maître Raffaele Rispoli and his Amalfi Coast-inspired front-of-house team, forging a dynamic partnership that ensures guests enjoy a dining experience as warm and inviting as it is exquisitely refined.
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A Vision Rooted in Experience
There is a quiet assurance in Ott’s style: he sources only the finest ingredients, skilfully mingling luxurious centrepieces like Wagyu beef and caviar with more humble elements elevated through expert craftsmanship. Balancing tradition and innovation, his menus tell a story of origins, family gatherings and a relentless pursuit of gastronomic excellence. With each plate, Leopold Ott reaffirms that true culinary artistry is equal parts technique, passion and the thoughtful weaving together of past experiences with a bold, forward-looking vision