Giancarlo Perbellini

Giancarlo Perbellini was born in Bovolone in the Province of Verona on 28th November 1964.
Born into a family of pastry-makers with generations of experience dating back to 1890, he started out at some of Verona's most celebrated restaurants, including Dodici Apostoli (2 Michelin stars) and Marconi (1 Michelin star). He went on to work at San Domenico in Imola for three years with Valentino Mercattilii. Giancarlo Perbellini then left Italy to work at Taillevent, L'Ambroisie and Le Chateau d'Esclimont in Paris and La Terrasse in Juan les Pins, then to London under Chef Alberico Penati.

On his return to Italy, he became sous-chef at the Michelin-starred Concorde in Villa Poma (MN).
In 1989 he returned to his father's birthplace, opening his own restaurant in Isola Rizza. A lover of gourmet food and a critic of standardisation, Perbellini went on to open 4 further eateries, dreaming up the concept of multi-level cuisine without ever compromising on taste or the quality of his ingredients. He launched two pizzerias, Du de Cope in Verona and Villafranca (VR), Il Capitan della Cittadella, a trattoria serving fish specialities, and a wine bar and restaurant, "Enoteca Zero7", both in Verona.

In 2010 Perbellini was appointed president of the Italian committee for the "Bocuse d'Or" competition.
His drive and passion for cooking continue to inspire him. As he explains, "When I know my guests have enjoyed their meal, I get a great feeling of satisfaction. I'm often most inspired by criticism. It might be disheartening, but it fires me up as well and helps me raise my game. In fact it's helped me create some of my best ever dishes!"

Guests at Forte Village Resort can experience Giancarlo Perbellini's talent for themselves.