Portrait of Fellipe Zanuto
i. Biography
Fellipe Zanuto is chef of A Pizza da Mooca in São Paulo. Born and raised in Mooca, a traditional neighborhood in the eastern part of the city known for strong Italian influence, he built his work around pizza and A Pizza da Mooca.
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The Climb
Fellipe Zanuto trained at Anhembi Morumbi University and Le Cordon Bleu Australia before moving into the professional kitchen, where he worked as restaurant staff at Quay Side Brasserie in Sydney, Australia. Today, Fellipe is owner and head chef of A Pizza da Mooca (since 2011), owner of Hospedaria (since 2016), and owner of Da Mooca Pizza Shop.
Today
In 2011, Zanuto started his own business by taking over a site previously opened by his stepfather, creating A Pizza da Mooca in São Paulo. Since then, he has led it as owner and chef. His specialty is pizza. The through-line is direct: a São Paulo career built through A Pizza da Mooca.
Recognition
Fellipe's honors include 50 Top Pizza Latin America — 5th place, The Best 100 Pizza — 42nd place; highest-ranked Brazilian, and 50 Top Pizza — highest-ranked Brazilian pizza in the global ranking.
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Where did Fellipe Zanuto train or study?
Fellipe Zanuto trained at Anhembi Morumbi University and Le Cordon Bleu Australia.
What recognition has Fellipe Zanuto received?
50 Top Pizza Latin America — 5th place (2025).
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