The kitchen / Cucina
The place where the flavours of Trattoria Toscana are born
Everything begins and ends here. In our kitchen, authentic Italian recipes, carefully selected ingredients, and the decades of expertise of our Italian master chef come together. We preserve tradition while leaving room for new ideas.
Alessandro Arena
Our Italian Chef
Alessandro Arena has been working as a chef for over three decades. He grew up in Faenza, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, and laid the foundations of his culinary career at the Pellegrino Artusi culinary school, named after the renowned Italian gastronome.
Throughout his career, he has run his own restaurant, trained under a Michelin-starred chef in Italy, and shared his expertise as a culinary consultant for restaurants and as an instructor for aspiring chefs. Since 2026, as Creative Chef at Trattoria Toscana, he has been responsible for ensuring that our traditional dishes reach new heights of perfection while enriching our menu with new creations.
Alessandro’s cooking is rooted in authentic Italian cuisine. He respects tradition while embracing carefully chosen ingredients and techniques to give his dishes a contemporary touch.
Our kitchen philosophy
The cuisine at Trattoria Toscana is built on the meeting of tradition and innovation. We prepare our classic Italian dishes using original recipes and traditional techniques, because some flavours simply don’t need to be changed.
Tradition, however, doesn’t mean we shy away from experimentation. Drawing on his decades of experience, Alessandro Arena brings new ingredients, combinations, and ideas into our kitchen, while ensuring that every dish retains its distinctly Italian character.
Our Ospitalità Italiana certification is a testament to this philosophy. This award recognizes restaurants around the world that uphold the standards of authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality.
Only the best makes it to the table
Authentic Italian cuisine begins with the ingredients. That is why we work with original Italian ingredients, always choosing those best suited to each recipe.
For Alessandro, even the smallest details matter: which cheese we use and when we add it to a dish, how long we cook the pasta, or which ingredient best brings out the flavours of the others. Our seasonal menu also always features the finest ingredients each season has to offer.
Signature dishes
The flavors we’re most proud of. Tuscan favorites and exciting innovations, all in one place.
Explore some of our important dishes!
Pizza Romana
Thin, crispy crust, generous toppings, made in the classic Roman proportions. Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, and the traditional toppings as loved in Italy. Naturally baked in a wood-fired oven.
Carbonara A’la Trattoria Toscana
Egg, pecorino, guanciale. No cream, just the original Roman recipe with Tuscan care. Creamy, full flavors, distinctive texture, and the heart of Italy beats in every bite.
Porcini risotto with truffle cream
This creamy risotto evokes the flavours of the deep Tuscan forests, made truly special by fresh porcini mushrooms and silky truffle cream.
Chef Alessandro’s Specials
Every two weeks, we introduce a new chef’s special, with Alessandro drawing inspiration from signature dishes from different regions of Italy. Each dish is accompanied by a carefully selected drink pairing, offering a fresh perspective on the diversity of Italian gastronomy.
Our current chef’s specials are available at the restaurant.
Experience the Tuscan delight in Budapest
Traditional recipes, authentic Italian ingredients, and decades of culinary expertise. Book your table at Trattoria Toscana and discover the Italian cuisine of Chef Alessandro Arena!
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