Davide Giova

The Essentials Giova also worked as Pastry Chef and Baker at Valentino in Santa Monica, a role he held until 2018. The title suggests precision, but the work itself is where his sensibility comes into focus: pastry, bread, and the exacting rhythm of a kitchen where details matter and the smallest variations can change everything. His specialty is Italian baking, a craft that carries both tradition and pleasure, from the measured elegance of pastry to the more elemental comfort of bread. He has also said, "They inspired me to try culinary school." The line hints at the moment curiosity became commitment, when admiration for what others were doing turned into his own formal pursuit of the profession. It is a brief statement, but it opens onto the larger story of someone drawn not just to cooking as a career, but to the learning that sits behind it—the study, the practice, and the patience required to build a foundation strong enough to last.

Signature

Davide's signature dishes include Urth Italia™ Tiramisú, Valentine Panettone, Urth's Parma Panini, Pumpkin Pancakes, and Pumpkin Waffles. Together, they sketch a profile that moves comfortably between the classic and the approachable: tiramisú with its layered indulgence, panettone with its festive, carefully developed richness, and the everyday warmth of pancakes and waffles given a seasonal turn.

In Their Words “I was passionate about it and wanted to learn about it all, learn about different places, cooking, baking... Making bread.”