Inside the Kitchen: Seven Questions with Marco Giugliano of Mano Libera

My Ratatouille moment is connected to my mom making Neapolitan ragù on Sundays. That smell in the house instantly brings me back to childhood, family, and the feeling of home.

To me, fine dining is not just about eating well, it's about living an experience. It's attention to detail, quality, attentive service, and the ability to make guests feel special from beginning to end.

My dream in the restaurant world is to see my restaurant always full, with people happy about the food and the service, and above all, to make everyone feel at home.

One of the restaurants on my bucket list is Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée in Paris.

My philosophy about food and cooking is that simplicity, when done with quality ingredients and passion, can become something truly special. Food should create emotions and memories.

My comfort food is definitely traditional Italian cuisine. Those dishes that taste like home and family.