Salvatore Iuliano is a talented chef from Calabria, known for his vibrant and creative Mediterranean cuisine. He is the chef at St. George Restaurant by Heinz Beck in Taormina, Sicily, where he contributed to earning two Michelin stars.
Originally from Calabria, Salvatore Iuliano developed a passion for cooking from a young age. At the age of 21, he began working at La Pergola in Rome, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant headed by Heinz Beck. This experience allowed him to hone his culinary skills under the guidance of one of the world's most renowned chefs. u200b
After seven years of working with Beck, Iuliano was chosen to lead the kitchen at St. George Restaurant by Heinz Beck in Taormina. In this position, he combined Beck's instinctive elegance and gastronomic insight with his own passionate and colorful interpretation of Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant, located in the elegant The Ashbee Hotel, offers breathtaking views of the Strait of Messina and has quickly gained a reputation for its creative, contemporary cuisine.
Under Iuliano's leadership, St. George's was awarded its first Michelin star in 2020 and its second in 2023, accolades that testify to the culinary excellence achieved by the restaurant. His cuisine is distinguished by the use of fresh, local ingredients to create dishes that enhance the authentic flavors of the Mediterranean. u200b
