Philippe Léveillé

Philippe Léveillé (born 27 July 1963) is a French-born chef and television personality based in Italy. He is the chef and co-owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant Miramonti l'Altro in Concesio, near Brescia. Léveillé was also the consulting chef and co-owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant L'Altro in Hong Kong. He has taken part in charitable and humanitarian activities, including initiatives held by the Red Cross.

Early life and training

Léveillé was born in Nantes, France, on 27 July 1963. Léveillé began his culinary training in 1976, when he enrolled at the hotel school in Saumur.

In 2017, Léveillé taught classes on Italian risotto in Lyon and Paris, including at the Institut Paul Bocuse and École Grégoire-Ferrandi.

Restaurants

In 1992, Léveillé joined Miramonti, then located in Caino and run by the Piscini family.

In 2012, Léveillé opened L'altro in Hong Kong, an Italian restaurant linked to Miramonti l'Altro. He continued to provide culinary guidance until April 2017.

Awards and recognition

Miramonti l'Altro

Michelin star (2026), Michelin Guide. Four Hats (2026), Le Guide de L'Espresso. Two Michelin stars (2001-2025), Michelin Guide. Diploma of Excellent Cuisine (2024), Italian Academy of Cuisine. Included by National Geographic Traveller among Europe's best gourmet getaways (2023). Maître of the Year (2021), Le Guide de L'Espresso, awarded to Daniela Piscini of Miramonti l'Altro. 2014 The Chef La5 Judge 2015 The Cooking Show Rai 3 Guest 2015 Pechino Express Rai 2 Contestant, with Ciccio Sultano as "Gli Stellati" 2017 Chopped Italia Food Network Judge 2018 Il ristorante degli chef Rai 2 Judge

Published works