Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice, set to open for the 2022 season on 10th March, is proud to announce the arrival of Riccardo Canella as executive chef.Chef Canella will be taking the reins at famed Ristorante Oro. Drawing on his global experience and using the best of seasonal and regional produce, Riccardo will elevate the culinary experience with his unique creative flair. He will also be overseeing the Cip's Club, Porticciolo, Bar Gabbiano, in addition to events and private dining.Chef Canella has worked for some of the world's greatest masters including Gualtiero Marchesi, Fabrizio Molteni, Massimiliano Alajmo and most notably as Sous Chef to René Redzepi at Noma in Copenhagen for the past seven years.Born in 1985 in Padua, Chef Canella's return to Italy and his arrival at Venice's legendary haven, marks an exciting moment in the revolution of the Lagoon's gastronomic scene.