Íñigo Urrechu on the Mediterranean soul and the art of making people happy

Dana Nowak, 01.06.2026

Michelin-starred cuisine, Mediterranean sophistication and the search for happiness: in an exclusive interview, top chef Iñigo Urrechu talks about his restaurant "Altia" at the "Meliá Vienna", the art of cooking and why true culinary art begins with the selection of the best products.

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With a fine sense of flavors, uncompromising dedication to first-class products and a cuisine full of Mediterranean lightness, the Basque top chef creates a cuisine that evokes emotions. He ran Ironman competitions, cooked his way to the international top and has lived for the kitchen for almost four decades, with the same enthusiasm as on the first day.

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