Andrea De Lillo

Nin is positioned on the Verona shore of Lake Garda in Brenzone, framing the lake's dramatic scenery. At just 27, De Lillo represents a new generation of Lake Garda chefs who are reshaping the area's culinary reputation.

Andrea De Lillo, born 1998 in Torbole sul Garda (Lake Garda), is one of Italy's youngest Michelin-starred chefs, taking over the kitchen at Nin in Brenzone sul Garda in April 2025. His training at Alta Formazione Alberghiera (AFA) and stages in Michelin-starred kitchens gave him a precise technical foundation at an early age.

Torbole sul Garda, Lake Garda, Italy — trained at AFA culinary school; stages in Michelin-starred Italian kitchens

Career

• Culinary student at Alta Formazione Alberghiera (AFA), Bardolino, Verona (2015–2019)
• Chef de partie at Various Michelin-starred Italian restaurants, Northern Italy (2019–2025)
• Head Chef at Nin, Belfiore Park Hotel, Brenzone sul Garda, Verona (2025–present)

Mentored by Terry Giacomello (predecessor at Nin).