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Antonio Carluccio

Italian restaurateur (1937-2017) · Italy · On the map · Chefs · Died at 80

Antonio Carluccio, OBE, OMRI was an Italian chef, restaurateur and food expert, based in London. He was called "the godfather of Italian gastronomy", with a career of more than 50 years.

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Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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He is perhaps best remembered for his television appearances, including his partnership with fellow Italian chef Gennaro Contaldo, and their BBC Two television series Two Greedy Italians.

Country
Italy
Category
Chefs
Type
Chef
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1937 to 2017 · aged 80

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