Chef Danilo Zanna was awarded the Ospitalita Italiana award with Izmir Filo D'olio.

Chef Danilo Zanna, who offers the unique flavors of different regions of Italy in his four separate restaurants in Istanbul, Izmir, and Bursa, takes his guests on a unique local journey with every dish.

SPECIAL AWARD FOR THE THIRD YEAR

Recently, Chef Danilo Zanna was awarded an important prize with the Izmir branch of the Filo D'Olio restaurant, which he founded. He was honored with the Ospitalita Italiana award, one of Italy's most prestigious gastronomy awards (the only restaurant that best represents Italian cuisine in Turkey). Chef Danilo Zanna is ready to be the address of quality on Bağdat Avenue as well.

As the only Italian restaurant in Turkey to win this award, he crowned his commitment to Italian cuisine and culture with international success. The chef received his award at a special invitation with the participation of 80 distinguished guests. Among the attendees were the Italian Consul in Izmir, Daniele Bianchi, the Mayor of Izmir, Cemil Tugay, and the President of the Izmir Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Pietro Alba.

CHEF ZANNA IS ONE OF US

Turkey got to know him from the screens; first through a talk show, then as a judge in a gastronomy competition, and later with his book "Happy Recipes with Danilo," where he shares his culinary passion and secrets... In addition to his career in the culinary field in Turkey, Zanna has also achieved success in television presenting, appearing in many television programs. Since 2018, he has been a jury member on a cooking show. Although he captivates hearts with his success in the television world, he is actually an experienced chef. Originally Italian, born in Florence, but he is also very much one of us. His love for the architecture of his homeland leads Chef Zanna to dream of a career in architecture, but the challenging education process and concerns about the future direct him towards Italian literature. Until the health problems of his uncle, who owns a restaurant in London, arise and he asks for Zanna's help... This request becomes one of the turning points in Zanna's life. Having lived in Turkey for 12 years, Zanna has become one of us with his Turkish, sincerity, and smiling face, welcoming food lovers today with Filo D'olio restaurants located in two branches in Istanbul, as well as in Izmir and Bursa.

JOURNEY TO ITALY WITH SIGNED PLATES

Chef Zanna, who travels all over Turkey to discover different flavors and always uses geographically marked products in his three restaurants and pastry shop, continues his work in zero waste, zero plastic, and sustainability without slowing down. Emphasizing that they aim to be the most successful Italian restaurant in Turkey, Danilo successfully makes his guests feel like they are in Italy with the flavors he offers. Currently, the chef, who shuttles between his four restaurants and one pastry shop in Istanbul, Izmir, and Bursa, with a team of about 300 people, prepares specialties for his guests with 17 Italian and 34 Turkish geographically marked products according to the season. Because he places great importance on supporting local producers. He produces all the cheeses used in his restaurants in the factory he established himself. The cheeses become so popular over time that Zanna starts producing for other restaurants as well.

SUCCESS STORY

Danilo Zanna, who offers a Roman-themed service at his first restaurant, the Vadistanbul branch in Istanbul, opened his second restaurant in Izmir's Istinye Park. Alongside this restaurant, he also introduced a completely traditional Italian pastry shop to Izmir's gastronomy. His third restaurant has a Sicilian concept in Bursa Downtown. Most recently, he opened the doors of his restaurant on Bağdat Avenue with a Milan concept. Chef Danilo also announced that they plan to open a restaurant in Ankara and that he has opened a restaurant in Italy with his sister. Filo D'olio has been included in the Gault & Millau gourmet guide, which appreciates culinary excellence worldwide, as one of the best representatives of Italian cuisine.

Each branch of Filo D'olio is inspired by a different Italian city: the Istanbul branch reflects Rome, the Bağdat Avenue branch reflects Milan, the Bursa branch reflects Sicily, and Izmir reflects Florence. The menu of each branch is different, reflecting the culture and culinary traditions of that city. Filo D'olio on Bağdat Avenue raises the bar with its rich breakfast menu alongside its main menu with a Milan concept. The restaurant, which hosts its guests with a capacity of 100 people, has already closed reservations for the next two months.