Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 26 May, 2015 1:48 pm |

Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh announces the appointment of Fabio Vitale as Chef de Cuisine at the Hotel’s renowned Italian restaurant La Cucina. In his new role, Vitale will oversee all culinary operations for the 115-seat signature restaurant.

Chef Fabio brings with him 20 years of experience, earned in an impressive career that has seen him work in France, Germany, USA, Russia and of course his native Italy. His most recent assignment was as Executive Chef at Podmoskovnie Vechera Restaurant in Moscow’s prestigious Barvikha district. Chef Fabio has been behind the stoves of luxury hotels such as the Grand Hotel de la Minerva & La Posta Vecchia Hotel as an Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef respectively. He is no stranger to Michelin starred restaurants having worked under Alain Dutournier (2 stars), Antionio Sciullo (2 stars), Pietro Leemann (1 star) and Michelino Gioia  (1star). Chef Fabio enjoys sharing his passion and knowledge of the culinary arts and loves to conduct cooking classes which he will launch soon in La Cucina.

“I am very much excited about this opportunity and the new chapter in my life in Saudi Arabia. Working alongside the talented culinary team at Al Faisaliah Hotel, I am eager to put my passion, authentic Italian flavors and signature ingredients into each dish at La Cucina,” Vitale says.

“We are thrilled to welcome Chef Fabio to lead the La Cucina culinary team,” says Alexander Blair of Al Faisaliah Hotel “His ability to create innovative Italian dishes with an emphasis on flavour, texture, quality and detail will only heighten the already exquisite culinary experience for our discerning guests.  Additionally, nothing could be more perfect for us than having an Italian bring his heritage and passion in the kitchen to lead our Italian restaurant. Our guests are going to love him as well as what he creates for them.”
The ultra-fashionable La Cucina is the finest and trendiest Italian restaurant in Riyadh. Its contemporary, sophisticated design, combined with the innovative, modern Italian cuisine of Chef Fabio and the renowned Al Faisaliah service are the ingredients for a delightful dining experience.