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Italy's Best

by Silvia Colloca, Gino D'Acampo, Andrea Vignali and Luca Ciano

About the Chefs

Silvia Colloca

Silvia Colloca

Silvia Colloca is an Italian-born, Australian-based TV producer, host and food writer. She is the host and writer of the popular TV series “Cook Like an Italian,” which has gained a global following. Silvia's cooking style is unfussy and friendly, using simple ingredients to create dishes that are easy to replicate and suitable for the whole family. Her passion is to share delicious recipes that have been passed down through her family for generations. Silvia's food is traditional, authentic, simple, and rooted in the hands-on legacy of her mother and grandmother.

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Gino D'Acampo

Gino D'Acampo

Born in Torre del Greco, Naples, Gino D’Acampo inherited his passion for cooking from his grandfather. After studying at Luigi De Medici catering college, he moved to London at age 18. With over 25 years in television, he appears regularly on ITV’s This Morning and hosts Gino’s Italy. He stars in Gordon, Gino, and Fred’s Ultimate Road Trip, now acquired by Netflix UKI, and has filmed five seasons across Europe and America. Gino has authored 20 cookbooks, including Gino’s Air Fryer Cookbook, a Sunday Times Best Seller. He co-owns Bontà Italia, one of the UK’s top Italian food distributors, and launched Gino Pizza Ovens. He presents Family Fortunes and appears in Disney’s + Luca. In 2021, he launched a growing Retail Range with ASDA. Gino owns 7 UK restaurants and will expand internationally in June 2025 with a new site in Malta.

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Andrea Vignali

Andrea Vignali

Andrea Vignali is redefining Italian cuisine in Australia. More than a chef, he’s a culinary influencer captivating audiences with his passion for modern Italian cooking. Born in Milano/Brianza, Andrea trained in Michelin-starred restaurants, mastering the balance between tradition and innovation. His expertise in handmade pasta and contemporary cuisine led to the creation of Al Dente Enoteca, now one of Melbourne’s top Italian dining destinations. Andrea’s commitment to excellence extends beyond his dishes. Every element—from ingredients to tools—reflects his dedication to Italian craftsmanship. His selective, precise approach ensures each dish embodies passion and authenticity. Beyond the kitchen, Andrea’s engaging public speaking and charismatic presence make him a sought-after personality at events. His natural confidence, humour, and Italian charm resonate both in person and online. With an extraordinary rise fuelled by word of mouth and social media, Andrea has become a leading voice in modern Italian cuisine, bridging tradition with innovation and building a passionate culinary community.

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Luca Ciano

Luca Ciano

There are two things you need to know about Luca Ciano – and they both revolve around family. For Luca, the Italian born chef residing in Sydney’s Bondi, his journey from Milan to Australia has such strong ties his homeland that both books he has lovingly written pay such beautiful homage to his family and his roots, and you’ll likely be moved to tears. Perhaps in the past you could be excused for kind of knowing Luca’s face but not being sure where you’d seen it. However, with his TV show ‘Luca’s Key Ingredient’ debuting early 2021 – and getting such strong engagement that it’s currently getting a repeat showing on Channel Ten – his face has become more recognisable than ever. In fact, Luca is arguably one of the hardest working people in the culinary world, and while he has his finger in many pies, he’s still the face who fronts renowned market stalls around Sydney and Australia, demonstrating his eponymous range of bespoke pasta sauces and handmade pastas, cooking on stage at festivals, and genuinely loving his connection with longtime followers and those new to his particular brand of genuine enthusiasm.

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Level 350 Min
TOP 10
Torta Caprese
Torta Caprese
Verified Chef

Silvia Colloca

Level 3120 Min
TOP 10
Silvia Colloca's classic Italian-style meatballs
Silvia Colloca's classic Italian-style meatballs
Verified Chef

Silvia Colloca

Level 1
Gino D'Acampo's Margherita Pizza
Gino D'Acampo's Margherita Pizza
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Gino D'Acampo

Level 125 Min
TOP 50
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
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Gino D'Acampo

Level 115 Min
TOP 50
Crab and Prosecco Linguine
Crab and Prosecco Linguine
Verified Chef

Gino D'Acampo

Level 4
Tiramisu
Tiramisu
Verified Chef

Gino D'Acampo

Level 3
TOP 10
Bucatini Carbonara
Bucatini Carbonara
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Gino D'Acampo

Level 110 Min
Pear and Rocket Salad
Pear and Rocket Salad
Verified Chef

Andrea Vignali

Level 35 Min
Semolina Pasta
Semolina Pasta
Verified Chef

Luca Ciano

Level 110 Min
Classic Basil Pesto
Classic Basil Pesto
Verified Chef

Luca Ciano

Level 425 Min
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Ricotta Gnocchi with Prawn, Porcini and Pesto
Ricotta Gnocchi with Prawn, Porcini and Pesto
Verified Chef

Luca Ciano

Level 125 Min
TOP 50
No-Knead Focaccia
No-Knead Focaccia
Verified Chef

Silvia Colloca

Level 355 Min
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Pollo Alla Cacciatora
Pollo Alla Cacciatora
Verified Chef

Silvia Colloca

Level 490 Min
Penne Alla Norma
Penne Alla Norma
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Silvia Colloca

Level 310 Min
Basic Egg Pasta Dough
Basic Egg Pasta Dough
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Luca Ciano

Level 345 Min
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Fancy Tagliatelle alla carbonara
Fancy Tagliatelle alla carbonara
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Luca Ciano