Chef
Michael Balboni
Co-Executive Chef, Le Pavillon at One Vanderbilt; Chef and Co-Owner, Twist Catering
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- New York City, New York, United States
Known for
- Co-Executive Chef of Le Pavillon at One Vanderbilt, which earned four consecutive Michelin stars
- Chef and Co-Owner of Twist Catering, specializing in seasonal French- and Italian-inspired menus
- Leadership at Restaurant DANIEL and L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
- Fine dining expertise in French cuisine with focus on local seafood and seasonal vegetables
i. Biography
Michael Balboni is a Chef and Co-Owner of Twist Catering, and Co-Executive Chef of Le Pavillon at One Vanderbilt in Midtown Manhattan. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who interned at Picholine, he began his career at Restaurant DANIEL in New York City, where he was promoted to Sous Chef by age 23. He subsequently served as Executive Sous Chef at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon under legendary Chef Joël Robuchon before joining the opening team at Le Pavillon in May 2021, where the restaurant earned four consecutive Michelin stars under his direction.
Profile updated July 2026
