Why Wrocław? Out of all the cities in Europe, how did Sicily end up here?
I came to Poland in 2008, spent 13 years in Edinburgh, then visited Wrocław and instantly knew I could live here. A few years later, my wife Alicja and I made the move and opened the very first Veeno outside the UK."
What makes a great Italian meal?
Good ingredients, good wine, good company." Born in Italy. Built on family. Now part of Wrocław. We discover the story behind Veeno.
Veeno isn't just about food—it's about slowing down. Why?
In Italy, a meal isn't just about eating—it’s about sharing time with people you love. At Veeno, I want guests to relax, laugh, forget their worries, and enjoy the moment. As my mother always said, 'Senza pensare'—stop overthinking."
Your wines come from your own family vineyards. How far back does that story go?
Four generations. Our family has been making wine in Marsala since the 1880s. Every bottle we serve carries over 140 years of history."
What makes Veeno different from a typical Italian restaurant?
We’re not just serving food and wine. We’re sharing a piece of our home, our family, and our traditions."
If someone only had one hour at Veeno, what should they order?
Our Rigatoni al Ragù alla Genovese, made from my mother's recipe, with a glass of Cutaja Nero d'Avola. It's Naples and Sicily on one table."
When you pour your family wine in Wrocław, how much of Sicily is in that glass?
All of it. The land, the sun, the wind —Marsala is in the wine's DNA. It travels far, but it never forgets where it came from."
If you could bring one Italian habit to Wrocław, what would it be?
Drinking a quick espresso while standing at the bar. Thirty seconds, great coffee, a quick chat—and then back to your day."
