Childhood friends realize a 'gourmet dream' in Pozzuoli. Chef Mariano Armonia and entrepreneur Giovanni Russo begin a new gastronomic adventure with the opening of the restaurant Armonì on Corso Umberto I, 177.
A gourmet trattoria born from Giovanni's passion for refined dishes and Mariano's extensive experience in traditional cuisine. The chef, born in 1988, grew up between the Capri Palace, il riccio, the Quisisana and l’altro Cocoloco, before opening his own restaurant in 2017. He also boasts international consultancies, such as for the pasta fresca restaurant of the 5-star palace hotel del mar in Odessa, Ukraine, and television experiences, often being a guest on Alice Tv in the show hosted by Francesca Barberini. Today, right where his seafood restaurant once stood, he opens Armonì with his lifelong friend.
'With Giovanni, my best friend, we were even born on the same day - Armonia recounts - it was stimulating to imagine a new gastronomic journey. By mutual agreement, we chose to offer a simple cuisine made of Neapolitan tradition, but dressed as a gourmet restaurant. Welcome then, to a world of tradition and heart.'
The table offers family dishes, such as 'eggs in Purgatory... dedicated to dad' and 'mamma's ragù' or the tribute to great Neapolitans like Eduardo De Filippo, with the vermicelli of the poor, with eggs in a pan, lard, pepper and egg yolk bottarga. A dive into childhood memories, where the scents and flavors become a bridge between generations, mixing the affectionate stories of grandparents and literature, with the loving preparations of mom and the beloved recipes of iconic characters. Great care is also taken in gluten-free dishes.
'Our goal is to open a series of 'Armonì' signature restaurants and export this culinary experience abroad - Russo comments - Mariano is a great chef, he has shown it in all his experiences, even on television, and we are sure he will also surprise us in this new challenge.'