Authentica is much more than just a dining room: it is a laboratory of ideas, a place for discussion and experimentation, where hospitality and creativity come together in a direct and authentic way. A space that invites dialogue, sharing and the development of new visions

Over the years, Authentica has welcomed some of the most prominent figures in contemporary cuisine, becoming a meeting place for leading personalities in the world of gastronomy. Chefs from all over Italy and abroad have taken part in these special evenings, contributing their own vision to forge a creative dialogue with Franco Pepe’s dough and the Alto Casertano region.

March 2026: the flame of Authentica is reignited, the most intimate and exclusive space within Pepe in Grani, where Franco Pepe is ready to take centre stage once more for a new season of signature dining experiences. A venue designed to welcome the stars of Italian and international cuisine, in a creative dialogue that places the Master’s dough and the guest chefs’ creative freedom at the heart of the experience. Unforgettable dinners, reserved for just eight diners at a time: unique gastronomic experiences, created on the spot, where technique, instinct and inspiration come together to bring to life dishes never before created.