As is so often the case with the beautiful things in life, Dina showcases the culinary passion of owner-chef Alberto Gipponi who puts all his energy into preparing creative dishes and searching out elegant, vintage-style furnishings (mostly from the 1950s) which give Dina its delightfully unique atmosphere. The chef’s two tasting menus (one short, the second longer) take his guests on intimate journeys through Japanese cuisine, while highlighting the techniques and extraordinary ideas that define his personal style. These occasionally go hand-in-hand with regional recipes, such as in the delicious casoncelli pasta with Grana Padano cream (a speciality which calls for an encore!), and sometimes take the form of unusual dishes with the occasional hint of French influence. The chef’s main aim, in all cases, is to entertain his guests and in this he certainly succeeds!