Federico Pettenuzzo

San Tomio di Malo sits in the foothills north of Vicenza, a landscape of small farms, chestnuts and rivulets. La Favellina's cooking reflects this hidden corner of the Veneto, with sourcing from local producers and a philosophy that celebrates the understated richness of the Vicentine countryside.

Federico Pettenuzzo leads La Favellina in San Tomio di Malo (Vicenza), a restaurant he opened after initially studying economics before following his family's restaurant calling. A member of JRE (Jeunes Restaurateurs d'Europe), he earned his Michelin star in 2021 with a produce-led cuisine rooted in the hills north of Vicenza.

Malo, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy — family restaurant tradition; JRE member

Career

• Cook at Family restaurant, Vicenza area, Italy (Early career)
• Chef-Owner at La Favellina, San Tomio di Malo, Vicenza (2015–present)

Mentored by JRE (Jeunes Restaurateurs d'Europe) network.