Tony Mantuano
Spiaggia | Chicago
June 2018
James Beard Award winner Tony Mantuano is an influential culinary force, a chef who has been on the ground floor of defining true Italian cuisine in the United States. In addition to his role as chef/partner at Michelin-star Spiaggia, Mantuano is the chef/partner at River Roast, situated on the Chicago River; Terzo Piano, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in The Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago; Terralina Crafted Italian, a waterfront Italian restaurant located in Disney Springs; and a new restaurant concept set to open in early 2019 in the heart of Wrigleyville in partnership with Joe Maddon. Mantuano is a recipient of the James Beard Foundation Award for “Best Chef, Midwest” and The Chicago Tribune’s “Good Eating Award,” which honors achievement in the food and restaurant industry. Outside of the kitchen, Mantuano is often recognized for his participation on season two of Bravo’s "Top Chef Masters." Mantuano also collaborated on a cookbook with Cathy Mantuano, a wine expert and former manager of Spiaggia. The husband and wife team has authored The Spiaggia Cookbook and Wine Bar Food.
