How Dario Cecchini Runs One of Italy’s Best Butcher Shops - YesChef

At Antica Macelleria Cecchini in Panzano, Italy, master butcher Dario Cecchini butchers premium, local meats for his shop and restaurants in the Chianti region of the country. He feeds patrons, teaches the curious, and serves his food with so much passion and honor for his craft that he feels as though he never worked a day in his life.
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[@eater]

Be sure to toggle on Closed Captions to view the subtitles

[@nilselmeskov]

subtile in english on the english talk.. and only. (speaking italian) when the speak ilatian.. worst subs ever :)

[@eddieflores7064]

I loved it without. Great video

[@MakerSpaceDK]

Why not do the work that the video needs ? Subtitles is going to get this video so many more views but i guess since this is part of a channel farm no one here cares about quality, only quantity... this channel should just be closed..

[@L33TBOOM]

Great. Now you tell me. I learned Italian just to understand what was going on.

[@beatricepia477]

Hé should refund all his customers for Unhealthy behaviour masked behind the activity

[@buddhahat]

How can you not admire this passion. Seeing his delight at scoffing down the simplest bread, meat and olive oil, and the sharpness of his tools as his plies his trade. What a master, an inspiration for many, and a local legend. Grazie Eater.

[@JohnHausser]

My friend has a butcher shop in Boston and used to work for him. Man is authentic ! Cheers from 🇺🇸

[@NZnolimit]

The bread meat and olive oil is not of the simplest things

[@buddhahat]

@@NZnolimit feel better now?

[@dianzap]

I think you mean "scarfing" down

[@Siddhanta8905]

@@buddhahat i'm not admire him at all... why?

[@MatttheButcher]

I was able to work under Dario for a week in 2012 in Italy. This man is a true legend, his shop is the heart beat of that town. What a magical time that was!

[@Maityist]

Seeing as how you are currently a butcher I'd wager he left an impression!

[@mercuryk.1386]

@@yasin156 The guy making that claim is a butcher... Stop hating jelly monster

[@mathiashellberg1153]

Whould be my dream job

[@yourdadsotherfamily3530]

Do you raise bison? Sorry just noticed your profile pic. If not I got some prime bison ranching in Texas going on

[@joanneganon7157]

That must have been amazing to work with such a Man🙌💥. Retired Chef JO JO

[@bentanke3042]

For my parents 25th wedding anniversary we went to his restaurant. Everything you see about him coming into the reataurant and singing like a songbird in the butchershop is exactly how he is in real life. An absolute treat.

[@kalebind]

Noone had asked though

[@DuhBirdBrain]

​@kalebind I did, actually.

[@MsShellectable]

In 1992, I was working on a PBS documentary on Italian food and culture. We stayed in Panzano for a number of days while we filmed in and around Chianti. Dario at that time was a single, Dante-quoting butcher with a wicked twinkle in his eye. (The big persona had yet to fully emerge, and the red and white pants came later). He invited me to dinner at a hilltop ristorante with a sweeping valley view. Dinner was bistecca from Macelleria Cecchini, and pici with truffles. We had fun, needless to say, and it both fascinates me and does not surprise me to see how his fame has spread.

[@adolfothemidget]

Ristoro di Lamole, perhaps?

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

This video was made so good that it feels like I'm watching a movie.

[@AllenBoguslavsky]

you should see the episode on him from chef's table

[@pronnes]

My cheeks are telling me that I just smiled 24 minutes straight. Great find, great video of a person that managed to create his own paradise on earth. Pure happiness, great ethics. Just adorable and inspiring

[@shierocshieroc3735]

It was very fun to watch. Great energy

[@benine4505]

Wow same here and still smiling. I concur. And yes I lived in his paradise from the moment he was on, his energy and aura just captivating.

[@briantneary2248]

I was born and raised in Medford, Massachusetts, where a lot of Italians live. As an Irish man, the Italians are AMAZING people with equally amazing traditions. God love, the Italians 💚

[@troypolamalukingtroytrojan9477]

My boss is Italian.* He told me they hate the Greeks and they hate the English. Wonder if they hate the Irish too?

[@anthonylafayette4385]

@@troypolamalukingtroytrojan9477 ..Get yourself another boss, Greeks and Italians are the same people, Naples was founded by Greeks {Neopolis) about 3000 years ago. Same face, same race. Southern Italy is mostly Greek. As for the English, no one in Europe likes them.

[@johndawson3216]

You’re all Americans

[@laurenfinucci2780]

Born and raised in Massachusetts I am Irish Italian and I love you too! ✌💛💫

[@PostcastPosters]

@@johndawson3216 yes cause John knows everyone ethnicity and where they live 🤓

[@Holyshitty]

Takes a bite out of steak, because why not haha. What a legend!

[@jerga2002]

3:12

[@randyschwaggins]

He was seconds from throwing up...🤣

[@NeathenAlero]

_BEST ACTOR OSCAR AWARD, 🥇 …BECAUSE WE KNOW THE RAW MEAT TASTED NASTY. HAHA. THE COMMITMENT_ 👀😳🙄😬🤣😂

[@NeonKue]

Beef Tartare 👌🏽

[@jerga2002]

@@NeonKue exactly... Or carpaccio... Nothing wrong with raw beef

[@andrewtijan6519]

"two animals with a happy life and a dignified death raised by artisans" Beautifully said. That is what meat should be.

[@spicykid3652]

Chef takes the word “passion” into a whole other meaning!

[@mrv9467]

I am Italian, moved to the USA 9 years ago, meat is my favorite thing ever. Recently I stopped eating it and became a pescetarian. In the US, the meat tastes like unhappiness, stress, and you absorb all those toxins from the animals you consume, resulting in heart disease, high blood pressure, and worst. I am currently looking for local farmers in Virginia that I can visit to start buying directly from them. At 6:50, Dario explains my concept, and trust me, you can taste the difference.

[@marcolibanore3367]

Pescetariano per cause esterne 😂😂 neanche immagino lo schifo sono onesto, mi spiace profondamente. Spero tu riesca a mangiare carne italiana ogni tanto, ma quella buona eh!

[@goodputin4324]

You should try Halal meat. Tastes better too

[@CCJ243]

That’s what inevitably happens when Industrialism goes TOO far.

[@tropicalcitizen]

I watched him on Netflix a year ago, glad he’s in good health and his business looking good as well, cause this kind of passion is rare. Ever since I found this incredible person, I added his butchery to my long bucket list, hoping to visit this wonderment soon.

[@randyschwaggins]

Funny how these days BS on camera is seen as "passion"

[@klin.c1126]

@@randyschwaggins damn dude chill out on the black pill

[@shawnrowe7749]

I’m a Canadian that only speaks engish.. Not understanding what he was saying, I still watched this entire video!! Well done!! Well done!!👏👏👏

[@firstnamesurname2210]

His' is one of my favorite episodes on chef's table. His perseverence is inspiring and truly the food looks amazing!

[@Mateuszyk]

+1

[@SauceySauce81]

Which season is he in? Or is he in the bbq season

[@Mateuszyk]

@@SauceySauce81 Season 6 ‚Dario Cecchini’ :) normal chefs table

[@julesrafaelmag-isa681]

Me too. ;)

[@sunsetamor302]

That’s where I saw him too.

[@TheGhextreme]

This is a man who truly knows how to live. He and his family and friends are so inspiring. My heart longs to be in Europe.

[@ashishbehera2423]

The translation she is doing is so true to evry Italian word..the gentleman say's

[@beformidable12]

you can literally see the passion in his eyes, his smile, and his word.

[@juggalochef2399]

Legit in tears, Dario has to be one of the most beautiful humans on this Earth. His heart, his love, his giving, his community that he's built, the food, the passion, just all of it! Truly magnanimous!

[@apollo5751]

I can't stop crying either.

[@JoseCarlos-xz3bz]

This guy's friendliness is impressive. It's a life goal for me to leave Brazil to have lunch there with him. It has an atmosphere of us in Brazil. A full house with the whole family gathered on Sundays for lunch. We Latinos still carry this. Family gathered around good food with great joy.

[@verdifebrian3536]

When you saw he ate raw meat, you know this man really enjoying his life

[@daoneeyedking]

I met Dario last week. He is a wonderful man and has a wonderful staff. I was literally star-struck and so appreciative that he would shake my hand, but instead, he gave me big hug, took pictures with me, and gave me a signed apron. Kudos to LORENZO! who made it all happen. He works at the restaurant and butcher shop. These people made me feel so at home. Brilliant Artisans of wonderful art.

[@leroux-ianni]

This man doesn't need Michelin stars to prepare good food because the main ingredient is passion and love, and then he doesn't spend too much time in complicated menus, all is simple but so good, this must be one of the best experiences in life, it's incredible how happy and passionate he is !

[@patrickjamesbissett2910]

Was there a couple years ago. The area is heavenly, his restaurant is fantastic, the food is great and he is a gent. Great times.

[@jayflow7949]

This guys an Absolute Legend!!! He such a good dude so much respect for his country and ingredients nice to all his customers a nice guy 100% 💯🖤🇳🇿🤙

[@Caesar-pj5kc]

I love being Italian. Inventors of the World 🇮🇹🇺🇲💯

[@falt.a7350]

You are right and welcome 🤗 An Italian former mountain trooper Alpini Italia 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@Youtubinbradda]

Give this man a show I could watch him all day

[@sea-turtle9720]

Netflix- under the chefs table.. Enjoy

[@serjicalforce]

This dude's a legend. Eating raw meat and Chianti for breakfast is a flex very few are even willing to top.

[@savagesarethebest7251]

Who haven't had that for breakfast?

[@IndigoStargazer]

Tartare for breakfast, sure

[@MrJaybeezy123]

This dude has simply created one of the most unique once in a lifetime eating experiences there is. Imagine passing down the bone to strangers all the way down the table to get a bite? Truly lives up to Darios ideology of a Carnivorous Paradise.

[@LtFrankDrebin100]

The first time I ever saw him was when Bourdain featured him throughout the Tuscany episode of No Reservations. Easily on my Mount Rushmore of No Reservations episodes. Dario has been an almost mythological god to me ever since. I absolutely must meet him eat one of his steaks in my lifetime.

[@clivenguyen5725]

WHEN THE GUY JUST TAKES A BITE OUT OF IT LMAO

[@ab_c4429]

you know he's a true butcher when he eats the meat raw lol

[@Smithy250]

Can imagine going there and buying a steak then getting home and going wait a min… why’s there mf bite marks in this

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@@Smithy250 wouldn't bother me in the least.

[@MrAsimomytis]

I visited Dario Cecchini 2 years ago.....and my God what an experience it was! I remember me and my wife jogging to the church trying to survive all this fantastic food! Salve Dario da Atene, Greccia!

[@JohnHausser]

Looks nice but I feel it’s a local tourist trap Cheers from 🇺🇸

[@karelhanssens9239]

@@JohnHausser I'm from the area, trust me it's not

[@kimevanmunez7140]

How come one guy is oozing with passion and Charisma. This guy is one of those people who you'll love to drink with.

[@LJUBOable]

I was smiling whole time while watching this ep, cant really explain but his energy and passion for everything he does rly shines bright with positivity and we share the same name haha. Greetings from Croatia to our lovely neighbours.

[@NELCARM]

I went to his original shop in 2000 & the new combined shop & restaurant in 2018 . He has certainly grown in that time & embraced the tourist business. He does a fair bit of media in Italy nowadays. In 2000 he was much more self contained. Panzano is a nice town to be contained in.

[@cleech74]

My family had three generations of butchers. My great-grandfather started The John J Leech Company, which had a stall st Cross St Market, in Baltimore, MD. They eventually moved to a building they called, “The Plant”, in West Baltimore, and my grandfather took over after John J died. My Dad, and his 3 sisters worked there in their teens, to around college age. Unfortunately, the business went under for several reasons. My grandfather switched professions, and became a handyman. For 18yrs, my Dad worked in the meat business, but eventually changed careers, and became a respiratory therapist, ultimately working in home care, with a specialty in C-pap machines for vets with sleep apnea. That ended our family’s ties to the food industry, but they learned valuable life lessons, still drawing from those experiences, currently. I’m sending a link to my Dad, as he will surely appreciate all of the things that make this a great exposé of one of the greatest butchers to ever live. The passion he has for food, and the people in his life is inspiring. Also, he seems quite the character, and his personality fills the room. His “Republic of the Heart” is a nice touch, and I love that it’s membership is an exclusive club.” Eat, drink. Be merry.🙂

[@codeisawesome369]

20:53 - “infectious” indeed describes Dario perfectly!

[@willardroad]

This movie has me checking the price of flights to Italy, and wondering why I haven't left yet. GREAT video. What a lovely, passionate man! Thank you!

[@MandoHalrissian]

My man's just honking chunks out of raw steaks what a beast 😂

[@harrisontabiolo802]

This man is a legend. I’m convinced anything is achievable with passion and love

[@michaelwells5240]

I ate at that restaurant and met the master, one of the highlights of our trip to Italy.

[@aris1956]

This gentleman is a little "crazy”, but in a very positive way ! He is a great lover of meat and a great lover of his work. For him, his work is more like a hobby. Regarding meat, he has his own whole philosophy. Also in terms of socializing with people, getting people all together and enjoying the food all together. He is a famous character throughout Italy. You will certainly have had a great experience.

[@Wabi-sabi8551]

Italians truly appreciate the value of human dignity, and understand what it truly means to live a worthy life. Americans... not quite so much.

[@MrJaybeezy123]

Ah yes, Americans. The world's first true free country and even til this very day despite current events. The concept of which was bled for and souls lost for. The concept which every non American longs for their country to be. Yes, those Americans.

[@troypolamalukingtroytrojan9477]

Americans rather eat Hotdogs and Burger King. 🌭 🍔 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Nls-nj5yw]

This guy is awesome. And every elite chef knows who he is. An absolute legend of the industry.

[@prateekpyne8312]

The passion and energy Dario exudes is just incredible!

[@ziggyc4474]

Dude has so much Character and energy and his passion is beautiful!!

[@spadpaul]

This man is electric! I would love to eat at his table

[@dennisharding5493]

I want to own a business and be as happy and enjoy it as much as he does! Inspiring!!!

[@julesrafaelmag-isa681]

Me too, someday.

[@andrewtijan6519]

After seeing this man I have such an urge to go to Italy for his food and him in particular. Seems so welcoming

[@kylebarbisan7499]

I've actually been to this butcher shop. One of the most memorable meals I've ever had in my life 🐄 bella

[@zekebones34]

I F’ing lost it when it took that giant bite out of the filet 🤣

[@mikeh.1130]

My wife wants to go to Italy for our honeymoon. Bringing her to Dario Cecchini's restaurant would be the highlight of the trip.

[@jewsus24]

Glad that he and I have the same IKEA serving tray.

[@francischiang7327]

Dario’s truely an inspiration for what the human being meant to be, cannot agree any further with his philosophy In brining the fantastic food to enhance the ties of individuals

[@nerdlabstudios7023]

Love his passion for his craft. He treats it with skill & clearly enjoys waking up to his work. It shows and that is beautiful! I would love to sit down and taste the food there.

[@MrQreed]

This dude is so likable......he is so passionate about his food you know it is gonna be amazing.

[@khansaeed9999]

What an amazing individual and what an amazing family atmosphere he has going on.

[@cornelioatmeal]

Ultimate quality control. Takes a bite out of everything 💯

[@Bannerninja]

this is some of the most joyous and life affirming content i have ever seen on youtube

[@anisjennifer9494]

Omg, his energy is so amazing. I would love to have a meal at his shop one day when he’s around.

[@andreassaloranta1182]

You live for the passion sir, hat of to you! As a chef i love to see the joy and pride for the work. Great video and and a great man 👏

[@ALLTogetherAcademy]

This brings such joy to my heart, tears to my eyes, and inspires me to let the love I have for life and food and togetherness shine brighter, bigger, stronger… thank you

[@gimmickz714]

My spanish let me catch a glimpse of the passion in this man’s words for his meatery🔥amazing! Bravo!

[@voiceofreason8446]

I hope this was filmed recently. It would break my heart to think that covid changed a single thing about how this man and his family do things. I love this. I’d go to Italy just to experience this.

[@DavidRamirez-bd7vq]

Idk if you made it to the passport part but they say its 2019

[@Xenorous_]

I truly wish that one day, I'm able to find something that I love as much as Dario. Oh how fulfilled he looks.

[@derekjohn7535]

Same here man, he is so openly filled with joy for what he does.

[@emmanuelobodozie713]

i find it funny how at 8:17 the subtitles says "speaking italian" like he wasn't doing that since the beginning lol

[@5050kas]

This made me tear up. love, friends, family, good food, and conversation. la dolce vita.

[@RafaelAcosta-kv4qp]

I am a Cuban raw meat eater since 2002, I connect with this man very deeply in two very strong ways, numero uno : our passionate latiness , e due: our passionate love for meat

[@KG91GK]

This place looks absolutely perfect

[@voertsek8404]

What a breath of fresh air . What an awesome presentation. It’s on our bucket list . 🇦🇺

[@bagel-4005]

The “CARNE DIEM” shirts are a microcosm of just how charming and charismatic this entire shop and this man are. Cheers Dario.

[@nthnth1815]

i got so emotional just by his passion, the way he chants in his paradise and to his customers, is such a joyous moment that made me tearful

[@jerezarl]

I can tell this man is genuinely enjoying his life

[@matissejulien1598]

Truly the best episode of yeschef, Dario is just an amazing human being

[@anothertarnishedone5960]

"We are not artist, we are artisans" Bravisimo! I wish more top chefs think that way, and not in that bs of "i am a culinary artist blah blah blah"

[@mariuszarszylo1476]

What a lovely person who has such passion for what he does. I will be visiting him for some dinner this summer!

[@x-marks-x5137]

Absolutely love the enthusiasm of this guy!

[@MUSICILIKEish]

It is hard not to like him! His passion for his family, people in general. And of course, his talent and experience as a Butcher!

[@JayTheRed8]

I cant stop laughing, this fella is a legend. The way he just eats non stop is hilarious!

[@benine4505]

Im done watching KZbin for tonight, cant top this. I feel just satisfied. Very captivating, positive, inspiring. Great find.

[@Rockdog333]

Saw him a few times with David Rocco on TV. This man is passion.

[@paulfmurphy617]

What a spirit Dario. God I want to go back to Italy now !!!!!!!!!!

[@nathanielalvin2551]

The vibe dario gives is unmatched such an amazing person!

[@rducut]

Saw this guy on No Reservation with the late Anthony Bourdain

[@sharper9009]

That could possibly be the happiest man on planet earth

[@CJIacona]

This made my day! Great to see so many people enjoying life! Love it.

[@stevenking607]

What a great man much love and respect sir

[@lorabrock]

What a joyous atmosphere! I would love to have a meal here one day. And he is 100% correct in well cared for animals produce better food.

[@julesrafaelmag-isa681]

I agree

[@gordoncunliffe8038]

This is why I love Italy, we have a culture like no other with food

[@krypton1982]

Love the president of Rome story. "No exceptions even for YOU." 😂🤣 What a LEGEND!

[@kratos919191]

3:54 Cecchini is great but this guy is the G.O.A.T. Cheers from Brasil

[@sifisokaula1870]

When a person is passionate of what he does his products become a blessing to the mankind.

[@daskiier]

I love Italy and can’t wait to go back in June. Hopefully I can make this a stop.

[@fannicefield4874]

Can you please share the recipe of the Olive Oil Cake which is served at the end of the dinner? Exactly this version of the cake und NOT the variation with raisins and pine nuts

[@fannicefield4874]

Please !

[@pablocucul9173]

I now want to travel to this place and feel this heaven on earth experience

[@keithengland6618]

I love that life Italy is like going back in time. They take pride in what we do

[@mk3golf723]

Just a legend living his best life

[@R3tr0humppa]

Him taking a pure bite out of the dry aged slab is just pure mood. Great fella! ("Erm, did he just KISS it? Wait, isn't that unsanit.. ok, now he takes a bite, wow." 😂)

[@corgeousgeorge]

This Man's pants truly tell the tale of who he is and what he's about. Also being drunk all day while working with really sharp objects lets you know he doesn't mind living on the edge LOL.

[@aaronpaid5835]

Watch this guy in Chef's table! So inspiring

[@Aflooos]

Did not eat a premium piece of meat untill he was 18, despite having worked their all his cognitive life...now he gets to chomp it when ever he wants. What a story that was!

[@vyvyaandogra1323]

this was soo wholesome i kept smiling throughout the video.