Denis Lovatel

Denis Lovatel he is the owner and pizza chef of the pizzeria “Since 1977, from Ezio“, located in a small town at the foot of the Dolomites. She learned the art of pizza from her father, transforming a family tradition into an innovative and contemporary vision.

In June 2022, he brought his unique approach to pizza from the mountains to the city, launching the “DENIS“ Pizzeria, Today, it is present with four locations in the heart of Milan. The cheeses, vegetables and many other ingredients come from local farms, in line with the values of sustainability and support for the communities of the territory that have always guided its work.

Just two months after opening, the pizzeria was recognized as one of the best in Milan, becoming the only one in Lombardy to receive the “Green Oven”for sustainability and recognition“Best Performance of the Year”for its rapid rise among the best pizza restaurants in the world.”.

Denis Lovatel's pizzerias have obtained the “Innovation and Sustainability Award”from San Pellegrino, while Forbes USA The pizza chef has been called the most sustainable in Italy. He has been awarded the title of “Best Pizza in Italy”from the prestigious gastronomic guide Red Prawn and it was included among The 50 best pizza chefs in the world in the 2023 and 2024 editions.

Thanks to his philosophy, he was invited as a speaker at numerous international conferences dedicated to the world of food, alongside some of the most important Michelin-starred chefs, as a spokesperson for the future of pizza. These include:“Food on the Edge”In Ireland, created by the Michelin-starred chef JP McMahon, and CARE’s – The Ethical Chef Days, In the Dolomites, created by the Michelin-starred chef Norbert Niederkofler.

In the luxury hotel segment, he is frequently involved in exclusive events dedicated to pizza at the Mandarin Oriental Hotels. Since 2019, he has also started a collaboration with his historic brand “Since 1977, from Ezio”for the management of the pizza corner within the’Hotel Rosa Alpina, part of the’Aman Resort Group.

In September 2022, after several years of collaboration, the pizzeria at the Hotel Rosa Alpina received the highest recognition of the Gambero Rosso Guide, the prestigious “Three Spicchi”(equivalent to three Michelin stars in the pizza sector), becoming the only pizzeria in South Tyrol to receive this honor and establishing itself as the best in the entire Dolomites area.

In December 2023, the Nexus Luxury Group He has chosen Denis Lovatel to open a new pizzeria within the exclusive private luxury resort Albany Resort, in the Bahamas. The project was born under the name of “WAVE by Denis Lovatel“.

Lovatel revolutionized the very concept of pizza, placing sustainability, circular economy, and the enhancement of the local territory at the center of its research. To support these principles, it actively collaborates with local producers and selects rare and high-quality ingredients.

Its exclusive dough uses spring water from the Dolomites, reduces the salt content, and is flavored exclusively with herbs from the local area. Its creative fillings complete the gastronomic project, transforming what is traditionally considered fast food into a gourmet experience. It has also devised numerous “four-handed” pizzas in collaboration with renowned international star chefs.

Denis Lovatel’s pizzas represent a contemporary language capable of interacting with the new generations, conveying fundamental values such as environmental protection, sustainability and respect for food.