From Naples to Melbourne, the Made a Napoli story.
Made a Napoli brings authentic Neapolitan pizza catering to Melbourne, led by Mariano’s decades of hospitality experience in Naples and Australia. From weddings and private parties to corporate events, every service is built around great food, warm hospitality and a true Napoli experience.
From Naples to Melbourne, the Made a Napoli story.
Made a Napoli brings authentic Neapolitan pizza catering to Melbourne, led by Mariano’s decades of hospitality experience in Naples and Australia. From weddings and private parties to corporate events, every service is built around great food, warm hospitality and a true Napoli experience.
From Naples to Melbourne, the Made a Napoli story.
Made a Napoli brings authentic Neapolitan pizza catering to Melbourne, led by Mariano’s decades of hospitality experience in Naples and Australia. From weddings and private parties to corporate events, every service is built around great food, warm hospitality and a true Napoli experience.
How Made a Napoli came to life
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.
Awards & Press
Made a Napoli — second place, Wedding Industry Awards 2026.
Conversation with a Chef: Mariano De Giacomi
14 April 2025. Read Mariano’s story, from Naples to Executive Chef for the Gradi Group, and the hands-on hospitality behind Made a Napoli.
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