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Johnny Di Francesco

Johnny Di Francesco

I am the owner and founder of Melbourne’s acclaimed 400 Gradi, Gradi Group of restaurants, which has become one of Australia’s most loved and recognised pizzaiolos. I developed an undeniable love for the food from a young age which stemmed from my Neapolitan family heritage. 400 Gradi was born in 2008 and embodies just that of my passion and love for food; now resulting in the expansion of the Gradi Group across Australia and the globe. I am honoured to have been recognised, having won awards for our traditional Neapolitan pizza and menu. I love nothing more than being in the kitchen cooking, holding a masterclass, or prepping for a new recipe book to share my cooking with the masses.

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How to Master Pizza Dough
How to Master Pizza Dough
Johnny Di Francesco
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Johnny Di Francesco

Level 4
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Montanara
Montanara
Johnny Di Francesco
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Johnny Di Francesco

Level 415 Min
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Margherita Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Johnny Di Francesco
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Johnny Di Francesco

Level 410 Min
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How to Shape and Cook Fresh Pizza Dough
How to Shape and Cook Fresh Pizza Dough
Johnny Di Francesco
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Johnny Di Francesco

Level 420 Min
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Fiori Di Zucca Ripieni Di Granchio (Zucchini Flowers)
Fiori Di Zucca Ripieni Di Granchio (Zucchini Flowers)
Johnny Di Francesco
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Johnny Di Francesco

Level 420 Min
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Pasta Piselli E Pancetta
Pasta Piselli E Pancetta
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Johnny Di Francesco shares his top tips for World Pasta Day

Johnny Di Francesco shares his top tips for World Pasta Day

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This Melbourne restaurant was just crowned Australia's best pizza and pasta chain

This Melbourne restaurant was just crowned Australia's best pizza and pasta chain

By Johnny Di Francesco

Gimlet at Cavendish House

Melbourne, Australia

Gimlet at Cavendish House
Moonfishh

Albert Park, Australia

Moonfishh
Chez Bagou

Albert Park, Australia

Chez Bagou
400 Gradi

Brunswick East, Australia

400 Gradi
Zero Gradi

Brunswick East, Australia

Zero Gradi
Gradi Mercato

Brunswick East, Australia

Gradi Mercato