Chef
Stelios Sakalis
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Castelnuovo Berardenga, Italy
i. Biography
The Path
At Poggio Rosso in Borgo San Felice, the work attached to Stelios Sakalis reads as creative and modern, while at Il Ristorante Il Pievano it is framed by a blend of traditional and creative cuisine. The throughline is not decoration but control: balance, polish, and a menu language that can shift between restraint and invention without losing form. Early in his career, the Executive Chef post at Poggio Rosso in Borgo San Felice placed Stelios Sakalis in a kitchen where the resort setting and the restaurant’s identity were closely linked. The role sits at the level where culinary direction is set, and his work there was presented in a refined, contemporary register. That position is less about anonymity than authorship: the chef shaping the restaurant’s overall line.
The Work Today
At the restaurant in Castelnuovo Berardenga, Stelios Sakalis holds the executive-chef title, and the emphasis stays deliberate. The cooking is creative and modern, but handled with the composure that comes from experience and from working within the Borgo San Felice Resort context. The result is precision rather than excess, a modern line carried through the plate with clarity. At Il Ristorante Il Pievano, Stelios Sakalis works within a blend of traditional and creative cuisine, which shows a kitchen practice able to move between heritage and reinterpretation without breaking coherence. That balance gives his profile a practical flexibility: one that can hold familiar foundations in place while still making room for surprise.
Signature
Scampi shabu shabu is among Stelios's signature dishes. It fits the rest of the work: precise, modern in expression, and built with a clear sense of structure. As a signature, it points to a style that favors clean composition and intent over ornament.
Acclaim
The executive-chef role is the central recognition attached to Stelios Sakalis’s career. At Borgo San Felice Resort, that title reflects the trust placed in him to define a restaurant’s culinary character.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Stelios
What is Stelios Sakalis's current role?
As of 2026, Stelios Sakalis is Executive Chef.
Where did Stelios Sakalis work before?
Stelios Sakalis's earlier career included Poggio Rosso.
What is Stelios Sakalis known for?
Creative, modern cuisine at Poggio Rosso.
