Hotel Hassler Roma welcomes new Executive Chef at Imago
Hotel Hassler Roma is thrilled to introduce Andrea Antonini as the new Executive Chef at Imàgo, the hotel’s gourmet restaurant.
With iconic views of the Eternal City from the top of the Spanish Steps, Imàgo restaurant welcomes the talented 27-year-old Andrea Antonini, along with a new, young and dynamic team, to the kitchen. Originally from Rome, Chef Antonini has worked alongside culinary legends, including 3-Michelin-starred Chefs Quique Dacosta and Joan Roca i Fontané, who helped him develop his creativity.
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Mr. Wirth, Owner and General Manager of Hotel Hassler Roma, shares the same culinary philosophy as Chef Antonini. The menu will pay homage to traditional Italian cuisine, with a modern spin, using only the best seasonal produce.
While Chef Antonini is the new Executive Chef at Imàgo, Head Chef Marcello Romano oversees the cuisine at the Hassler Bistrot.
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Hotel Hassler Roma welcomes new Executive Chef at Imago