From Naples to Melbourne, the Made a Napoli story.

Made a Napoli brings together Neapolitan technique, decades of hospitality experience and the joy of cooking live for people across Melbourne.

From Naples to Melbourne, the Made a Napoli story.

Made a Napoli brings together Neapolitan technique, decades of hospitality experience and the joy of cooking live for people across Melbourne.

From Naples to Melbourne, the Made a Napoli story.

Made a Napoli brings together Neapolitan technique, decades of hospitality experience and the joy of cooking live for people across Melbourne.

How Made a Napoli came to life

1997

Ristorante da Sabatino, Napoli

Began working with pizza dough and learning the craft in Naples, even using the dough left from the night before rather than sending it to waste.

1997

Ristorante da Sabatino, Napoli

Began working with pizza dough and learning the craft in Naples, even using the dough left from the night before rather than sending it to waste.

2002–2004

Ristorante Il Rustico

Started cooking professionally and built a broad foundation of kitchen skills.

2002–2004

Ristorante Il Rustico

Started cooking professionally and built a broad foundation of kitchen skills.

2004

Ristorante Umberto

Became a more skilled pizza chef and cooked for renowned artists, including Willem Dafoe.

2004

Ristorante Umberto

Became a more skilled pizza chef and cooked for renowned artists, including Willem Dafoe.

2014

400 Gradi, Melbourne

Arrived in Melbourne, became Executive Pizza Chef for the group, and helped organise teams for the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup and PGA Golf Cup.

2014

400 Gradi, Melbourne

Arrived in Melbourne, became Executive Pizza Chef for the group, and helped organise teams for the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup and PGA Golf Cup.

2024

Made a Napoli

Opened Made a Napoli.

2024

Made a Napoli

Opened Made a Napoli.

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