Chef giorgio locatelli biography

Biography of Giorgio Locatelli

Giorgio Locatelli is a renowned chef and the owner of the restaurant Locanda Locatelli in the Marlebone district of London.

Since its opening in 2002, the restaurant has gained a reputation as the best Italian restaurant outside of Italy and has held a Michelin star for eight years.

Chef giorgio locatelli biography

For Locatelli, this success is especially sweet after the bankruptcy of Zafferano, his previous restaurant, which he blames on his business partners. Locatelli's talent earned Zafferano a Michelin star, but it also led to a strained relationship with his former employers.

Locanda Locatelli quickly became a favorite among the rich and famous, with celebrities such as Kate Moss, Madonna, Tony Blair, Sting, and Paul McCartney dining at the restaurant.

Locatelli himself is a typical Italian, with long wavy hair and a passionate and expressive personality. He speaks quickly with a strong Italian acc