Fabrizio Cervellieri is a chef who has traversed cultures and cuisines to forge a unique culinary path that weaves between the traditions of Friuli Venezia Giulia and the culinary avant-garde of Northern Europe. With æde, his restaurant in Rome, Cervellieri showcases his love for Nordic landscapes and pristine nature, skillfully blending fermentation and preservation techniques with a particular focus on the plant world.
Biography
Born in Friuli Venezia Giulia and raised between Friuli, Abruzzo, and Rome, Fabrizio Cervellieri embarked on his culinary journey by completing a classical hotel training in Italy. His curiosity and passion for cooking led him to leave Italy for London at a young age, where he had the opportunity to work in the kitchens of some of the world's most renowned chefs, including Gordon Ramsay, Marco Pierre White, and Jamie Oliver. His adventure then took him to Berlin, where he spent nine years, and to Copenhagen, where he had a brief but significant experience at Relæ. Returning to Italy, Cervellieri chose Rome to open his restaurant, æde, a project reflecting his experiences, his passion for the Nordic countries, and his love for mountains and cold climates. æde's constantly evolving menu is inspired by Northern Europe but maintains strong Italian roots and Friulian traditions taught to him by his grandmother Evelina, creating dishes that surprise for their ability to extrapolate products from their traditional context and rework them in a completely new way. In a short time, æde has become a reference point for foodies and gourmets, earning a mention in the Michelin Guide just two years after opening. Cervellieri's cuisine is enriched by the wine selection curated by maître Tommaso Falconi, making each visit a unique and continuously evolving gastronomic experience. Cervellieri's culinary thinking is constantly evolving, ranging from Nordic to Eastern influences, without ever forgetting his Italian roots. This approach allows for the creation of dishes that introduce new memories and gustatory memories, using local products in an innovative and original way.
