Portrait of Mario Capitaneo
i. Biography
Mario Capitaneo’s cooking at Verso Ristorante in Milan is built on seasonal, fresh ingredients handled with techniques that sharpen flavour and avoid decorative excess.
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The Climb
Training at IPSSAR Caterina De Medici gave Mario Capitaneo the technical base that later carried into Milan kitchens where precision mattered day to day. He went on to work as chef at Andrea Berton in Milano and later as chef at Cracco Peck in Milano, moving through rooms known for demanding standards and disciplined execution. Today, that line of work is concentrated at Verso, where Capitaneo has been co-founder and chef patron since 2023.
Today
Since 2023, Capitaneo has served as co-founder and chef at Verso in Milan, making the restaurant the present focus of his work.
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What is Mario Capitaneo's current role?
Mario Capitaneo is Chef patron.
Where did Mario Capitaneo train or study?
Mario Capitaneo trained at IPSSAR Caterina De Medici.
What recognition has Mario Capitaneo received?
Two Michelin stars for Verso (2023).
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