Stefano Mariotta
Gertie
Chef Stefano grew up outside of Zurich, Switzerland, living above and around his family’s restaurants. At 15, Stefano began his vocational training, known as an apprenticeship, at the Michelin-starred Gasthof Sternen in Wangen bei Dübendorf. Upon completion of his apprenticeship, he served in the Swiss Armed Forces as a Sergeant in the Air Defense for... READ MORE
Chef Stefano grew up outside of Zurich, Switzerland, living above and around his family’s restaurants. At 15, Stefano began his vocational training, known as an apprenticeship, at the Michelin-starred Gasthof Sternen in Wangen bei Dübendorf. Upon completion of his apprenticeship, he served in the Swiss Armed Forces as a Sergeant in the Air Defense for 2 Years, serving 500 people per day from his unit’s kitchen in Lucerne. Stefano then worked as Commis de Cuisine at Michelin starred Der Teufelhof Basel before moving to the United States and taking on the role of Sous Chef at Hotel Providence and then Chef de Cuisine at Rosmarin, both in Providence, RI. Some passion projects he has dabbled in include a pescetarian pop-up based in Providence and Boston, Fire+Fennel, the opening of Foglia, an award winning Plant Based fine-dining restaurant in Bristol, RI and his current Swiss-Alpine inspired dinner pop-up, Lila Gans. In 2022, Stefano joined the back of house team at Gertie and is now Head Chef.
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