Jumeirah Muscat BayPeridot

"Born in Sicily, Italy, chef Claudio began his career in 1995 as an apprentice at La Bussola, a Traditional Italian Restaurant in his hometown Pedara-Sicily. He inherited his love and passion for food from “Mamma Raffaella”, and stayed true to his roots, creating dishes which reflects her delicious and delightful approach to cooking. Now, with over 26 years’ experience around the world, Claudio has worked at renowned international hotels including three Michelin-starred restaurants. Claudio believes that a great chef can create a delicious meal from the simplest ingredients. The most valuable lesson he has learned is that you never stop learning in the kitchen. Each day, there is something new to discover or experiment with, and that is the beauty of cooking."