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Federico Pettenuzzo

Federico Pettenuzzo

La Favellina
Federico Pettenuzzo

A Michelin-starred chef with a passion for contemporary Italian cuisine

Federico Pettenuzzo is chef at restaurant La Favellina. Federico followed in his family's culinary footsteps after earning a degree in economics. He did an internship with Italian top chef Massimiliano Alajm and then worked at high-end restaurants, including Aqua Crua by Baldessari and Piazza Duomo by Crippa. Next, he returned to his family’s restaurant La Favellina, where he conjures up delicious contemporary Italian cuisine. It should come as no surprise his excellent cuisine has been awarded a coveted Michelin star.

"Modern simplicity in the service of flavour."

Federico Pettenuzzo

La Favellina

JREJRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs
Malo (VI)Italy
Restaurant La Favellina sits in the village of Malo, near Vicenza, in a fully restored late 19th-century farmhouse. Surrounded by greenery and tucked into a small valley, it offers an intimate setting that suits the restaurant’s understated style, with space, calm and a strong connection to what’s outside. In the kitchen, JRE chef Federico Pettenuzzo works with modern, focused cooking led by the quality of the ingredients. Vegetables play a central role, supported by aromatic herbs, fruit and wild elements gathered around the restaurant. The result is clean, natural dishes with clear flavours and a disciplined sense of balance.
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