Costardi Brothers

Born into a hotel-owning family in Piedmont, brothers Christian and Manuel were destined to be chefs. Christian, the elder by nine years, had a passion for food from a very young age and attended catering college at 14. Subsequently he had worked his way up to the position of second Chef at Hotel Regina in Venice by the age of 21. Manuel honed his skills with two internships at the Four Seasons Hotel in Milan under the expert guidance of Sergio Mei. Both brothers returned to their grandparent’s property, Hotel Cinzia, intent on bringing a mixture of tradition and innovation to the kitchen. Here, they pay homage to the region’s most famous export, rice. Together, they have created over twenty varieties of award-winning risotto, combining traditional Italian cuisine with modern culinary techniques. In 2009, the brothers received a Michelin star for their food and have followed with international events and recognition from major dining guides. They have judged on TopChef Italy and are Ambassadors for Italy at many events, from World Week in Chile to the Melbourne Wine Festival.