ANGELO AGLIANÓ, DIRECTOR of TOSCA DI ANGELO
Chef Angelo Agliano brings over three decades of experience in culinary arts to the one Michelin-star Tosca at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong as its director.
Growing up in Sicily by the Mediterranean seaside, Chef Angelo found his passion for cooking through catching and preparing fish with his father, a professional fisherman. Chef Angelo's upbringing shaped his strengths which exemplify the umami of the fruits of the sea.
During his prolific career, Chef Angelo has worked at a slew of the World's most reputable and prestigious establishments including Four Seasons Hotel in Milan with Executive Chef Sergio Mei, Harris Bar in London with two Michelin stars Chef Alberico Penati, three Michelin stars Chef Michel Del Burgo and having been a core member of the culinary entourage contributing to the expansion of L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon's legacy.
Since 2007, he has worked closely with culinary maestro Joël Robuchon who cast profound influences on Chef Angelo's cooking philosophy.
After getting his first very own Michelin star at restaurant Carpaccio in Paris and keep collaborating with the prestigious Lenôtre school of culinary arts, Chef Angelo started at Joël Robuchon in Monaco, where he quickly rose up the ranks thanks to his impeccable skills and genius. He later helped with L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon's expansion in Asia opening both its Hong Kong and Taipei restaurants. During Chef Angelo's tenure at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon in Hong Kong, the restaurant garnered three Michelin stars.
In 2016, Chef Angelo decided to branch out on his own, opening his own restaurants in Taipei and Hong Kong. Chef Angelo joined the Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong in January 2019 as the director of Tosca. The panoramic views from Tosca overlooking Hong Kong's cityscape remind Chef Angelo of the sea and hills of the Mediterranean coastline.
Drawing inspiration from the local produce while bringing the best of what Italy has to offer, Chef Angelo creates exciting seasonal menus every three months.
With rigorous attention to detail and his own deep respect for his ingredients, Chef Angelo is a virtuoso culinary artist who creates dishes that bedazzle, excite and delight.