Chef

Nicola Fanetti

Discipline: Chef

Portrait of Nicola Fanetti

i. Biography

Since 2018, Brace in Copenhagen has been shaped by Nicola Fanetti in the dual role of chef and co-founder. Born in Brescia, Italy, in 1989, he moved from formal training into ownership and the pass, keeping both sides of the work inside the same operation. His advice is plain: "The only advice that I would like to give is to believe in yourself, trust yourself, fight and make sacrifices."

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Coming Up

ALMA is where Nicola Fanetti trained.

Where They Are Now

The kitchen at Brace has been led by Fanetti as chef since 2018, with co-founder status built into the role from the start.

Signature

Nicola Fanetti’s work sits in Nordic-Italian fusion cooking, where the point is the meeting of two traditions rather than either one on its own.

In Their Words “The only advice that I would like to give is to believe in yourself, trust yourself, fight and make sacrifices.”

Honors

Recognition for Fanetti includes a Michelin Green Star.

FAQ What is Nicola Fanetti's current role? As of 2026, Nicola Fanetti is Chef. Where did Nicola Fanetti train or study? Nicola Fanetti trained at ALMA. What recognition has Nicola Fanetti received? Michelin Green Star.