Executive Chef

Federico Comacchio

Executive Chef Federico Comacchio has been creating innovative Italian specialties at Phil Stefani's 437 Rush since 2001. A native of Lodi, Italy (where at 14 years old his first restaurant job included cleaning the floor tiles with a knife), Comacchio received his culinary training in Italy and went on to cook for top restaurants and hotels not only in Genoa and Milan, but in Paris, Puerto Rico, and Belgium as well. And although he points to classic regional Italian recipes as his main inspiration, Comacchio’s passion for what he calls “Italian creative cuisine” means you never know what new sensations might sail in on his culinary ship. His dishes, said one delighted diner, “are like the window of a boutique.” By using only the freshest of ingredients Chef Comacchio ensures the highest quality in each item he prepares.