Stefano Manfredi

Stefano Manfredi is one of Australia's leading exponents of modern Italian cuisine. He has influenced the way we eat since he first opened The Restaurant Manfredi in 1983, which a decade later earned the coveted three hats by The Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Guide. For over two decades, Manfredi has owned and operated restaurants in Sydney, most notably the award-winning Restaurant Manfredi (1983-1996) and bel mondo (1996-2002). His inclusion as one of Italy's internationally recognised chefs in the first English translation of The Silver Spoon (2005) firmly cemented his reputation as the leader of Modern Italian cooking. He has written on food and cooking since 1988, published four books, presented many master classes and has made numerous television appearances both here and overseas. In 2011, Manfredi opened Osteria Balla Mafredi at The Star in Sydney.