Rafa Panatieri and Jorge Sastre, co-founders of Sartoria Panatieri in Barcelona, are known for their interpretation of pizza, which combines local ingredients and artisanal techniques with a philosophy of sustainability. Their pizzeria has been recognized among the best in the world, obtaining international awards and recognition.
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Rafa Panatieri - The Biography
He is originally from Brazil but he has deep Italian roots that have inspired him in his culinary evolution. After leaving his career as a veterinarian, he traveled all over the world, specializing in different cuisines, but maintaining strong ties to Italy. Panatieri took this extensive culinary experience to Spain, where he found fertile ground to realize his gastronomic vision. His passion for high quality and sustainability is reflected in every aspect of his cuisine.
Jorge Sastre - The Biography
A native of Madrid, he worked in well-known fine dining restaurants in both Madrid and La Rioja before settling in Barcelona. His career is marked by meticulous training and collaboration with world-acclaimed chefs. Sastre has always had a clear vision for his path in the restaurant industry, aiming for culinary excellence and innovation.
Sartoria Panatieri
Together, Rafa Panatieri and Jorge Sastre founded Sartoria Panatieri, a pizzeria that quickly gained a reputation for its unique approach to pizza. They use organic and seasonal ingredients, many of which come from their own farms or from local producers. Their pizza with roasted cherry tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil hollandaise sauce was awarded Pizza of the Year 2023 by 50 Top Pizza.
Sartoria Panatieri has been credited as one of the best pizzerias in the world, achieving third place in the global ranking of 50 Top Pizza in 2023. This success can be attributed to their dedication to quality, innovation, and respect for ingredients, which are at the core of their #FromFarmtoPizza philosophy.
