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Mario Frittoli was born in 1966 in Pavia, Lombardia, Italy. Now a world-renowned celebrity chef at Mario i sentieri in Nishi Azabu, Tokyo, Japan.

Education
Frittoli studied Italian Cuisine at Locanda dell’ Angelo in Sarzana, under Chef Angelo Paracucchi. Next in France, developed his skills at “Le Carpaccio”, a 2 Michelin stars restaurant in the Hotel Royal Monceau. In Lyon, he refined his skills under Paul Bocuse, master of French Cuisine.

Career
Frittoli came to Japan as in 1987, as Paul Bocuse with Angelo Paracucchi were opening restaurants in Daimaru department store in Kyoto and Shinsaibashi, Osaka. He began teaching at the Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka the following year. In 1989, he became Head Chef at Los Angeles celebrities’ favourite “Lido”, and “Il Forno” in Santa Monica with an original menu and concept that incorporated the taste of Californian Cuisine; thus proving his creativity.

In 1990, Frittoli returned to Japan for the opening of “Il Forno” in Roppongi, as Head Chef. He was subsequently assigned as the Vice President of Stillfoods assisting the opening of 28 restaurants. This led to his assignment as the Executive Chef of “Il Pinolo” in Higashi-Azabu in Tokyo.

Celebrity Chef
Mario Frittoli rocketed to even higher celebrity status with TV appearances such as the March 13th, 1998 episode of Iron Chef. Mario continues to appear on TV for current popular shows such as Ōsama_no_Brunch on TBS, Yuhan Banzai and others.

Under independent joint management he opened restaurant “Ristorante Luxor Shirokanedai” in Tokyo. Traditional Italian Cuisine and one-of-a-kind style of French touch quickly grew the popularity of his borderles cosmopolitan presentation. In November 2005, they opened their 2nd restaurant “Ristorante Luxor Marunouchi”.

Mario's international mind and character freely juggling several languages continues to build his popularity and keep him active with appearances on TV and magazines. Mario is a consultant to Nissin Foods Inc., Panorama Hospitality K.K. and Zwilling J.A. Henckels Japan Ltd.

On August 5th, 2008 the new Mario-produced owner restaurant “Mario i sentieri” opened in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, Japan. The restaurant is a favourite among celebrities the like of Konishiki, Musashimaru, Barbara Frittoli, Jun Hasegawa, Taro Hakase and David Coulthard