About
Italian chef, restaurateur, and television personality known for winning My Kitchen Rules Australia 2024 alongside his best friend Viviana Barile. He is also known for founding and owning the restaurants Scugnizzi Italian Street Food and Doughcraft.
Before fame
His passion for Italian cooking began at a young age. He learned how to cook in his father's pizzeria back in Italy. He moved to Australia around 2015 and focused on building a new life through hospitality work. He opened the restaurant Doughcraft in early 2024. His major breakthrough came with My Kitchen Rules Australia 2024 where he competed with his best friend Viviana Barile. He and Viviana went on to win My Kitchen Rules Australia 2024 in November 2024 which helped boost his growing restauranteur career and online presence.
Trivia
He became an Australian citizen around the time he appeared on My Kitchen Rules Australia.
Family life
He was born and raised in Italy and moved to Australia as an adult. He and his partner Victoria announced they were expecting during the MKR finale period in November 2024, and their son Romeo was born in January 2025.
Associated with
He was judged by Manu Feildel during his winning season of My Kitchen Rules in 2024. He competed under Colin Fassnidge's judging on My Kitchen Rules in 2024.
