Pietro Leemann – the owner and chef of Joia – is considered the guru of vegetarian food or, according to his own definition, of “natural haute cuisine”. At the moment, Pietro Leemann and his restaurant Joia maintain the record of Europe’s only starred vegetarian (or natural food) restaurant. His cuisine is avant-garde, experimental, skillfully prepared and beautifully presented. The wine list is just as classy as the restaurant.

In 2023, the restaurant helmed by chef Pietro Leemann has also been awarded the green star, dedicated to those who have distinguished themselves in the promotion of a sustainable cuisine.