The beginnings
Claudio Sadler opened his first establishment, "Locanda Vecchia Pavia", in Pavia in 1982, and simultaneously managed the "Vela Blu" restaurant in Portisco, Costa Smeralda, during the summer seasons. Four years later, in 1986, he launched "Osteria di Porta Cicca" in Milan, on Ripa di Porta Ticinese, where he earned his first Michelin star in 1991. In 1995, he decided to move the restaurant to Via Troilo, still in the Navigli district of Milan, where he remained for eleven years, achieving his second Michelin star in 2002.
Alongside managing the restaurant, Sadler also dedicates himself to teaching and, in 2002, he created the "Q.B. Culinary and Enogastronomic Center", a place where, together with other esteemed instructors, he organizes cooking courses for both professionals and enthusiasts. In 1996, he also launched a catering service, aligned with his style, which gained great success.
From Milan to the World
In 2007, after years of activity in Milan's Navigli district, Sadler moved to Via Ascanio Sforza 77, not far from his previous location. Here he opened the new restaurant "Sadler", accompanied by a second venue, the Modern Trattoria "Chic'n Quick", offering a more informal and quick dining experience, always marked by the chef's unmistakable style. The same year, he launched two new restaurants within the Rho Fairgrounds (MI): "Chic'n Quick in Fiera" and "Sadler in Fiera", catering to the need for either a quicker or more formal lunch break.
The international career of Sadler also takes root in the East, where he brings Italian culinary culture first to Japan and, in 2008, to China, opening two restaurants in Tokyo and Beijing under the Sadler brand. In 2017, he published his seventh recipe book, titled "My New Menus". The following year, on December 7, 2018, the Municipality of Milan awarded him the Ambrogino d'Oro, the city's highest honor, in recognition of his contribution to the common good.
On June 1, 2021, Sadler opened the restaurant "Gusto by Sadler" at the Baglioni Resort Sardegna, located in the protected marine area of Tavolara, offering guests a starred culinary experience that earned a Michelin star in the 2022 Guide. This successful collaboration with the Baglioni Hotels & Resorts Collection also extends to the Baglioni Hotel Luna in Venice, where, in 2022, he curated the new menu at "Canova Restaurant by Sadler", upholding a culinary philosophy that harmonizes tradition and innovation. At the Baglioni Hotel Luna, he also oversees the gastronomic offerings at the renovated Canova Bistrot and Canova Bar.
A look to the future
In October 2022, Sadler became a partner in the "Il Circolino" project in Monza, a culinary club that combines a gourmet restaurant, a café, and a cocktail bar, offering a unique culinary experience. In February 2023, after 16 years on Via Ascanio Sforza, the Sadler Restaurant relocated to the Casa Baglioni Hotel Milan, located in the heart of Milan at Via dell'Annunciata 14, where it continues to offer a culinary journey blending modernity, innovation, and tradition.
Finally, in May 2024, Chef Sadler announced the closing of "Chic'n Quick – Trattoria Moderna", the restaurant opened in 2008 on Via Ascanio Sforza 77. However, in place of "Chic'n Quick", "SADLER INCONTRI" is born, a new evolution of the venue, offering a renewed and innovative vision of hospitality and gastronomy, continuing to celebrate Italian culinary tradition in a modern and informal setting.
The books of Claudio Sadler
The opportunity to recreate the chef's dishes for the most ambitious cooking enthusiasts.
Seven recipe books, published by Giunti Editore, designed to allow Claudio Sadler’s admirers to recreate at home the dishes enjoyed at the restaurant. The latest creation, from 2017, is titled "My New Menus."
Would you like a personalized book with a dedication?
Contact us to purchase it and pick it up at our restaurant by appointment.