On June 10, 2026, the final of season 17 of M6 pitted Viviana Pisacane against Alexy Algar-Denos at the Four Seasons Hotel George V, in Paris. In this palace, the two young chefs played out their victory on a final gourmet menu.
In front of around a hundred volunteers from the French Red Cross, the verdict fell in favor of Viviana Pisacane, victorious with around 70% of the votes, against 30% for Alexy Algar-Denos, and a check for $69,300. To summarize her final, she confides: , explains Viviana Pisacane, quoted by Paris Match.
Top Chef 2026: a final at the George V under tension
During six hours of cooking and two hours of serving, the finalists sent their menu to the guests, under the watchful eye of Adriana Karembeu, ambassador of the French Red Cross. The jury formed by Stéphanie Le Quellec, Philippe Etchebest, Paul Pairet, Hélène Darroze and Glenn Viel first voted, before the counting of the guests by a bailiff.
The volunteers largely preferred menu B, that of Viviana Pisacane. The leaders, for their part, pointed out very strategic choices. Paul Pairet first speaks of, comments Paul Pairet. He adds:
The menus of Viviana Pisacane and Alexy Algar-Denos
At the center of Viviana Pisacane’s menu was roast veal with Jerusalem artichoke, smoked eel and black garlic, inspired by family meals. She says: , explains the chef. Then :
Opposite, Alexy Algar-Denos defended a land-sea menu with scallops à la Royale, grilled sea bass, beef cheek and revisited rice pudding. For Philippe Etchebest, the opposition remained tight: Hélène Darroze took on this challenge, believes the chef.
After Top Chef 2026, Viviana Pisacane’s new place
This victory marks the rise in power of a candidate who started cautiously, revealed by technical tests such as the omelette or the MOF challenges. In the final, his very structured management contrasted with the more collective and relaxed approach of Alexy Algar-Denos, sometimes shaken by pressure.
Fourth woman to win, Viviana Pisacane also sees her Lyon restaurant Le Boeuf d’Argent benefit from this spotlight. The family gastronomic address in Old Lyon should welcome many viewers curious to taste this souvenir cuisine made famous by season 17.
Who won Top Chef 2026?
Viviana Pisacane won, season 17.
What was the score of the Top Chef 2026 final?
She obtained around 70% of the votes, compared to 30% for Alexy Algar-Denos.
How much money did Viviana Pisacane make on Top Chef 2026?
She receives a check for $69,300 at the end of the final.
