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Meet The Team

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DANIEL VELLA MCINTYRE
HEAD CHEF

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Daniel has been an integral member of our team since the early days of the restaurant when he first joined us as Sous Chef. Ever evolving, seeking new knowledge in food and wine, and staying on top of current culinary trends, we are proud to have Daniel lead our kitchen team these days. Under his leadership, our kitchen team works together like a finely tuned timepiece to ensure consistency and excellence in every dish.

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Rossana Ciappara
RESTAURANT MANAGER

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One of our co-owners, Rossana runs all of our daily operations. Whether it's training the staff, menu design, or marketing, she does it all. Customers will remember her warm smile from the early days of the restaurant when she was our first (and only!) hostess.

Zach FielD Restaurant Manager

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Zach has been with us since 2015. He started off as an apprentice in our kitchen, before finding his calling as the manager of our front of house facilities. Originally from Mellieha and raised in the UK, Zach has been working in restaurants since he was a teenager. Anyone who witnesses his calm mastery of the art of hospitality will agree that he is exactly where he belongs!

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JACOB OLIVER BUSUTTIL
SOUS CHEF

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Jacob works hand in hand with Daniel and Thomas to ensure consistency and excellence in every dish. He brings previous experience from restaurants such as De Mondion, where he built a strong foundation in Mediterranean cusine and French cooking technique. 

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THOMAS STELLINI
SOUS CHEF

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Thomas is our resident baker, and the guy responsible for that irresistible bread smell that comes wafting from the restaurant every morning. Equally skilled in all areas of the kitchen, he brings culinary passion, dedication, and innovation to our team.   

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