Chef
Paolo Rota
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- De Mortel, Netherlands
i. Biography
The Path
Since winter 2019, Paolo Rota has been chef of Da Vittorio., a position that sits inside one of the name kitchens in his orbit and demands precision, pace, and authority on the pass every service. He also serves as Executive Chef of De Wilg, carrying that same disciplined approach into a second setting and widening the reach of his work without changing its register.
The Work Today
At Da Vittorio in St, the cooking associated with Rota favors clarity over fuss. Paccheri alla Vittorio stands as one of the dishes most closely linked to the restaurant, a plate that belongs naturally beside the wider menu and reflects a cuisine built on recognizable ingredients, careful preparation, and a polished but unhurried finish. The name has become part of the restaurant’s identity because the dish is handled with control rather than display. At De Wilg, the pace becomes more compact, but the intent stays direct. Beetroot tartare places the root vegetable at the center of the plate and lets it carry the dish plainly. Confit duck leg brings ingredient and technique together without ornament, while lentil dahl does the same with legumes. Taken together, the dishes outline the range of his farm-to-table cooking while staying committed to clean lines and clear flavors.
Signature
Paolo's signature dishes include Beetroot tartare, Confit duck leg, Lentil dahl, Crudo d’Amare, and Granchio tuberi e tartufo. Read together, they show a cook working comfortably across garden and sea, between the rooted and the refined, and returning to dishes that state their terms plainly before revealing texture, balance, and composure.
Acclaim
The recognition around Rota is attached less to a roll of honors than to specific dishes and to the scale of the cooking being noticed. Paccheri alla Vittorio carries special status among the plates associated with Da Vittorio, and that standing says as much about the restaurant’s identity as it does about the work itself.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Paolo
What is Paolo Rota's current role?
Paolo Rota is Chef.
What is Paolo Rota known for?
Farm-to-table cooking at Da Vittorio St. Moritz since winter 2019.
