Dario Milano

Born:

Torino, Italy.

History:

I was lucky to be born and to grow up in Piemonte, one of the most significant Italian regions when it comes to food and wine. I owned a restaurant in Torino for 5 years, before  moving to London first, and then to Australia. In the last 10 years, whilst still working in commercial kitchens, I also dedicated myself intensively to become a professional photographer and to master the art of food photography. Opening Milano Torino meant that I could put together the two things that I love doing the most, and I wouldn’t feel complete if either one of the two were missing.

Have you always wanted to be a Chef?

No, it took everybody by surprise that I was going to be a chef; my family had imagined a different career for myself but I didn’t quite share the same “vision” and working in kitchens offered me the possibility to become emancipated quicker and to go find my own path. It was only after a few years that I was inspired by some talented teachers and colleagues to pursue this career seriously. \