Calabrisella Cathays

We are 3 business partners, Salvo, Angelo and Domenico. Our story began back in Italy where we met at high school and became good friends ever since. We then came to Cardiff to learn English and 9 years later… Calabrisella came to life! All our staff is from Italy, with great experience within the catering industry. When you walk inside our restaurants, we want you to feel like you are in Italy.

Meet Our Team

Our Team

Please see our amazing team at Calabrisella that brings you all your favourite food and excellent service

Domenico Ventura

Founder and Head Chef

Domenico is Calabrisella's Chef and restaurant owner and was born in Reggio Calabria. He studies catering in italy and is a fully qualified Chef. His years of his experience gained from working all over Italy have made him a very knowledgeable and diverse Chef

Angelo De Meo

Founder and Manager

Angelo is one of calabrisella's managers and owners, he was born in Reggio Calabria and came to cardiff in 2004 and started working in the restaurant. He has also been to catering school and became a restaurant manager after a couple years.

Salvatore Vara

Founder and Manager

Salvatore is Calabrisella's manager and owner. He was born in Reggio Calabria and attended Catering school there. After gaining a multitude of Italian experience he took the decision to come to Cardiff 13 years ago. He started work as waiter and two years later was already a manager.

Giorgia Mariuta

Head Chef

Giorgia is Rumanian by birth but has Calabria in her blood. Her cuisine makes the effect of making everyone dream and her recipes make you taste Italy.

Raffaele Gattuso

Pizza Specialist

Raffaele has worked with Calabrisella for a long time and is now the main pizza maker. He was born in Reggio Calabria and grew up in the pizza industry there and ran a bakery shop there with his Father.

Francesco Fortugno

Pizza Maker

Francesco was born in Reggio Calabria and arrived in cardiff in 2019 and started with Calabrisella where with his passion he makes people fly.

Saverio Mollusco

Handy Man

Saverio was born in Reggio Calabria and was adopted by the Calabrisella family when he came to Cardiff. Now he is the Company's Handyman and helps us with just about everything

Claudia Lavane

Restaurant Manager

Claudia was born in Naples and with her sympathetic nature she drives customers crazy. She is very nice, professional and always has a smile on her face.

Marialaura Garzia

Floor Staff

Marialaura is a true Neopolitan and has been part of the Calabrisella staff for 2 years. She is very nice and energetic and never fails to greet everyone with a smile