Chef Mauro Campanale was born in Bari, Italy, in the region of Puglia. As a young boy, he started working at his family’s agriturismo, where he discovered his passion for cooking. At age 19, he left Italy to explore the world and worked in various cities, including São Paulo, Milan, and London.

He arrived in New York City in 2018 to cook at Antica Pesa Brooklyn, where he is now executive chef. Mauro is proud to represent the authentic flavors of Italian cuisine, and he is constantly experimenting with new techniques and ingredients to create his exciting menu. Here are some of the dishes that inspired his career.