James Beard Award winner
Ruth Gresser
- Discipline
- James Beard Award winner
Portrait of Ruth Gresser
i. Biography
The Path
At Pizzeria Paradiso, the work has been owned and directed by Ruth Gresser since 1991. The role has been continuous, and the responsibility is straightforward: keep the pizza, the room, and the operation aligned.
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The Work Today
Pizza is the center of the line at Pizzeria Paradiso, and that focus has held for decades under Ruth Gresser. Her standard for the craft is direct: care for the people in the kitchen and dining room, care for the food, care for the condition of the restaurants, and care for the service that leaves the pass. The same attention extends beyond the business itself to the way the place behaves in the world. That kind of hands-on stewardship is what has defined the restaurant since 1991.
In Their Words “I care. I care for my employees, I care about my customers, I care for the condition of the restaurants, I care about the food we serve, I care about the service we provide. And I care about the world – about doing good and being kind.”
Acclaim
Ruth Gresser's honors include Outstanding Restaurateur semifinalist (2019) and Women Who Mean Business winner (2017).
FAQ
Asked of Ruth
What is Ruth Gresser's current role?
As of 2026, Ruth Gresser is Owner and Chef.
What recognition has Ruth Gresser received?
Outstanding Restaurateur semifinalist (2019).
What is Ruth Gresser known for?
Pizza.
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