Alessandra Montagne is a Brazilian-born chef who has become an emblematic figure of the Paris dining scene, celebrated for a warm, ethical cuisine that blends the food memories of Rio with French technique. Through her restaurants Tempero and Nosso she has won acclaim for cooking that is personal, seasonal and generous.
Raised on a family farm where nothing was wasted, Montagne brings a philosophy of sustainability and care – for produce and for people – to everything she cooks.
TL;DR
- Brazilian-born chef, born in Rio de Janeiro
- Emblematic figure of the Paris food scene
- Opened Tempero in 2012 and Nosso in 2021
- Trained under William Ledeuil and Adeline Grattard
- Won Gault Millau Young Talent award in 2021
Alessandra Montagne key facts
| Born | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Based in | Paris |
| Restaurants | Tempero and Nosso, Paris |
| Honour | Gault Millau Young Talent, 2021 |
| Known for | Brazilian-French cuisine |
From Rio to Paris
Alessandra Montagne was born in Rio de Janeiro and raised by her grandparents, market gardeners and poultry farmers on a family farm where everything was grown and transformed on site. After studying education and working as a teacher, she came to France in 1999 to study French and decided to stay.
A new path in cooking
After a career in another field, Montagne followed her passion for cooking, training under Michelin-starred chefs such as William Ledeuil and Adeline Grattard. In 2012 she opened her first restaurant, Tempero, which quickly won a devoted following for its personal, cross-cultural cooking.
Nosso and beyond
In 2021 Montagne opened a second restaurant, Nosso, followed in 2022 by an epicerie and guest table. That year she was named a Young Talent by Gault Millau. Her restaurants combine the childhood flavours of Brazil with French technique, all built on seasonal produce.
Signature style
Montagne’s cuisine is guided by a philosophy of ethical, human cooking – respect for the environment and for the wellbeing of her teams. Her dishes weave together Brazilian food memories and French savoir-faire, warm and vibrant yet refined. It is heartfelt cooking with a strong social and ecological conscience.
Alessandra Montagne in context
Montagne is one of the distinctive Paris chefs featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside Kelly Rangama and other chefs bringing global flavours to the French capital.
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Alessandra Montagne FAQ
Who is Alessandra Montagne?
A Brazilian-born chef and a leading figure on the Paris food scene.
Where is she from?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What are her restaurants?
Tempero and Nosso, both in Paris.
What is her style?
Brazilian food memories combined with French technique.
What is her philosophy?
Ethical, human cooking with respect for nature and people.
