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    Chef

    Mario Capitaneo

    Discipline
    Chef
    Based in
    Angers, France
    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.

    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.

    Career - co-founder and chef patron — Verso, Piazza del Duomo 21, Milan (2023–present) - chef — Andrea Berton, Milano - chef — Cracco Peck, Milano Education: IPSSAR Caterina De Medici

    FAQ 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).