On 24 November 2025, Paris will welcome some of the world’s most influential culinary figures to celebrate the 10th anniversary of La Liste, one of the most prestigious events in international gastronomy. In this exceptional setting, Chef Alessandro Tormolino, the creative force behind Sensi in Amalfi, has been invited to craft a special culinary creation for the gala’s opening aperitif — as the sole representative of Italy.
His dish will showcase the deep connection with his homeland and his contemporary vision of Mediterranean and plant-based cuisine, blending technical mastery, elegance and a distinctive identity. For Sensi, for Amalfi and for Italian fine dining, this invitation confirms the strength and originality of Tormolino’s philosophy. It also builds upon a significant milestone in his career: the 2019 Young Chefs Award awarded by La Liste, which marked the beginning of an ongoing dialogue with the global culinary community.
Sensi’s philosophy according to La Liste: a new language of Mediterranean purity
In its official presentation, La Liste describes Sensi as offering “a new vision of Mediterranean purity.” It is a poetic and essential cuisine rooted in nature, where every ingredient is celebrated in its most authentic form. Tormolino’s approach is both rigorous and liberating: no added salt, no refined sugar, no flour, no milk or dairy products.
What elsewhere might appear a limitation becomes, at Sensi, a luminous expression of flavor and texture. This clarity of taste is made possible through refined technique and a sensitivity honed over more than fifteen years alongside some of the world’s greatest chefs.
Since 2017, this vision has taken shape within an elegant dining space that blends historic architecture, contemporary art and the breathtaking view of the Gulf of Salerno — a setting that reconnects guests with the timeless beauty of the Amalfi Coast.
Ten years of La Liste: a new way to tell the story of global excellence
The year 2025 marks a decade of La Liste, founded with the ambition to create the world’s most reliable and inclusive restaurant ranking, based on transparency, data aggregation and a constant pursuit of excellence.
Since launching its first Top 1,000 in 2015, La Liste has analysed thousands of sources — from gastronomic guides and international media to blogs and reviews — building a broad and impartial vision of global dining. Over the years, it has evolved into an international community celebrating culinary talent, cultural diversity and gastronomic identity. Today, La Liste stands as a benchmark for authenticity, creativity and excellence worldwide.
The 2025 Gala: a dialogue between Paris and New York
The 10th anniversary gala will offer a unique culinary encounter between Paris and New York. The celebratory dinner will feature creations by four iconic chefs: Daniel Boulud, Eric Ripert, Guy Savoy and Claire Heitzler.
In the historic halls of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, some of the world’s most acclaimed chefs will gather for an evening dedicated to inspiration, talent and the unveiling of the Top 1,000 Restaurants in the World 2026, along with the special awards that shape the future of gastronomy.
For Chef Alessandro Tormolino, Paris is a symbolic city. It was here that he received the Young Chefs Award in 2019, marking the start of an international journey. Returning now as Italy’s sole representative at the gala aperitif holds deep meaning, allowing him to showcase a culinary vision rooted in nature, research and Mediterranean identity.
As Paris prepares to celebrate a decade of excellence, Sensi proudly brings its voice, its territory and its Mediterranean purity to the world stage.
