Giovanni and Nicolas Esposito are the reason behind the success of Giovanni’s Deli World, a true landmark in Cape Town. Born in South Africa of Italian parents who moved to South Africa in the fifties from Naples and Maddaloni, they
Caffè Mario – Knysna
Gennaro Frezza is the owner of Caffè Mario in Knysna, which for 25 years has been a landmark of Italian hospitality and traditional Italian fare. Born in Naples, Gennaro was 11 when he landed in Johannesburg in 1969 with his
Assirelli Design
Andrea Assirelli, the founder of Assirelli Design, grew up in Emilia Romagna, Italy, and his desire to explore the wider world eventually led him to discover beautiful Cape Town. He started his career in Italy and brings his experience and
CJP Projects
Italian born Marcello Palumbo grew up in San Giugliano in Campagna, near Naples, and obtained a National Diploma in Building Science at the Instituto Andreozzi in Aversa, majoring in Quantity Surveying, Land Surveying and Structural Engineering. Arriving in South Africa
Forte Architetti
Established in 2015 by Roberto Forte, Forte Architetti is an international studio of design with strong Italian roots and an international vision. Originally from Catania, Italy, Roberto Forte gains international experience in Australia, Germany and Switzerland working as project leader
Italian Club of Cape Town
The Italian Club of Cape Town is a social, recreational, sports and cultural club that provides a ‘home from home’ Italian experience for Italians living in Cape Town, as well as a welcoming place for non-Italians who appreciate the Italian
Dante Alighieri – Italian school
The Dante Alighieri Society serves as a fundamental point of reference for preserving and promoting Italian language and culture. Dante Alighieri Cape Town, located in the heart of the city, runs courses of Italian at all levels, organises cultural events
27Studio
Italian Architect Riccardo Panzeri grew up in Verona, Italy, from an Italian father and a South African mother. He obtained a Masters Degree in Architecture from the Architectural Institute of Venice University in1998 studying with top European architects and urban
Ciao Ciao
YOUR LOCAL ARTISANAL ITALIAN DELI Ciao Ciao specialises in the local production of the highest quality, authentic Italian pasta and mozzarella. Inspired by the desire to share our love of food and Italian cuisine, Ciao Ciao prides itself in curating
Nonna Lina Ristorante
Nonna Lina, owned by Antonello Scamuzzi, is a well established Italian restaurant in Gardens, Cape Town. Antonello is from Sardinia, the second largest island in Italy and in the Mediterranean Sea. He grew up in a tight knit family under