Carlo Ancelotti he used social media to share his list of the best of the year 2025 with his fans and followers. The “ranking” contains the mister’s favorite restaurants, music, films and places.
Among the choices of the Brazilian National Team coach, Rio de Janeiro was present. Ancelotti chose Christ the Redeemer as one of the best places of the year and the Mocellin steakhouse among his favorite restaurants.
The Italian, at the time, . Since then, presence on Brazilian soil has become frequent, especially on FIFA Dates throughout 2025. And, based on the list, it is no exaggeration to say that the Marvelous City has already marked the coach.
Italy’s home country dominated the restaurant and venue lists, with Reggiolo, the city where the coach was born, making a statement with its medieval Rocca (fortress).
Ancelotti highlighted that, although the list is provided by the beginning of a new year, it is not restricted to things he experienced in 2025.
“These are not lists of favorites, but memories of years shaped by different cultures and cities. Football has allowed me to travel the world with my eyes open, where inspiration often resides away from the spotlight. If any of these experiences spark curiosity, comfort or reflection on your journey, I will be happy to share them,” the coach wrote.
See below Ancelotti’s favorites in 2025
Favorite restaurants
- Angela’s House (Sister) – Reggiolo, Italy
- Trattoria Squeri – Via Varano de’ Melegari, Italy
- Mocellin – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Cocchi Restaurant – Parma, Italy
- Leña – Madrid, Spain
- Elisa – Vancouver, Canada
- Pike – London, United Kingdom
- Mishukuno Sushi in Bettei – Tokyo, Japan
- The arpeggio – Paris, France
Favorite songs
- Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
- Nobody Sleeps – Andrea Bocelli
- You’re The First, The Last, My Everything – Barry White
- Rocketman – Elton John
- Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
- There isn’t – Laura Pausini
- None – Mina
- The Best Years of Our Lives – Renato Zero
- Broken Heart – Alejandro Sanz
Favorite movies
- A Grande Beleza (2013) – Paolo Sorrentino
- The Godfather (1972) – Francis Ford Coppola
- The Sniper (1979) – Michael Cimino
- Life is Beautiful (1999) – Roberto Benigni
- Flames of Vengeance (2004) – Tony Scott
- Schindler’s List (1993) – Steven Spielberg
- 1900 (1976) – Bernardo Bertolucci
- Pulp Fiction (1995) – Quentin Tarantino
- Poor Creatures (2023) – Yorgos Lanthimos
Favorite places
- Christ the Redeemer – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Grouse Mountain – Vancouver, Canada
- Fortress of Reggiolo – Reggiolo, Italy
- Colosseum – Rome, Italy
- Amalfi Coast – Salerno, Italy
- Plaza de Cibeles – Madrid, Spain
- Mission Mountains – Montana, EUA
- Emerald Coast – Sardinia, Italy
- Hollywood Sign – “From my porch in Los Angeles”
