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STEFANO MANFREDI “ I AM ITALIAN. AND I AM A COOK. BUT I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA AND WHENEVER I CAN, I SEEK OUT AND USE ONLY THE FINEST AND FRESHEST AUSTRALIAN INGREDIENTS.”

Stefano Manfredi is recognised as one of Australia’s leading chefs and internationally as a master of modern Italian cuisine. He has influenced the way we eat since first opening The Restaurant Manfredi in 1983, which was awarded a coveted Three Chefs Hats by the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 1995.

More than two decades later, Manfredi has owned and operated several restaurants in Sydney, most notably the award winning Restaurant Manfredi (1983-1996) and Bel Mondo (1996-2002). In October 2002, Stefano travelled to Italy to be presented with the inaugural trophy from the Italian International Culinary Institute for Foreigners by the Italian Prime Minister and 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 Godfather’ of Italo-Australian cooking.

Since 1989 he has continued to write on food and cooking, published four books, taught and presented master classes, made numerous television appearances locally and overseas, developed the successful coffee brand Espresso di Manfredi by Piazza D’Oro and remains a passionate advocate for local, sustainable and seasonal produce.

In 2007, inspired by its coastal and rural setting, Stefano took the helm at Bells at Killcare. Here he has overseen the planting of extensive kitchen gardens to inspire a more pastoral rendition of his cuisine.

Whilst maintaining his commitment at Bells, in 2011 Manfredi will open a restaurant at Star City, heralding a much-anticipated return to the Sydney dining scene. The restaurant will offer modern Milanese cuisine in an Italian trattoria setting.

Stefano currently writes a weekly food column for the Sydney Morning Herald’s Spectrum section, leads an annual cooking tour to Italy and enjoys making salami and sausages with his friend Pino.