MEET OUR CHEF
Francesco D'Amico Chef de la Mariposa de Fran
ITALIAN ESSENCE IN MURCIA
Franccesco's story is that of a journey full of passion for cooking. passion for cooking. Originally from Calabria, Italy, his love for gastronomy led him to move to his love for gastronomy led him to move to Spain, where he found his second home and the perfect place to share authentic Italian flavours. to share authentic Italian flavours.
The name of his restaurant, La Mariposa de Fran, was born on a trip back to his homeland, when the idea of back to his homeland, when the idea of opening his own restaurant began to take shape. was beginning to take shape. Along the way, at every refuelling stop, he encountered butterflies to refuel, he met butterflies that seemed to accompany him on his way. his way. That symbol of transformation and freedom inspired him to name his dream: a place where he could his dream: a place where Italian tradition and his love of cooking would come to life. cuisine would come to life.
"Every dish that Franccesco makes is inspired by traditional Italian recipes, cooked with fresh Italian recipes, cooked with fresh and carefully selected products". carefully selected products".
