Nancy Silverton is a celebrated American chef, baker, restaurateur, and author, recognized for her culinary achievements and entrepreneurial success in revolutionizing artisan bread and Italian cuisine. After being appointed as the opening pastry chef for Wolfgang Puck’s acclaimed Spago restaurant in 1982, Nancy Silverton quickly established herself as a celebrated American chef, baker, restaurateur, and author, recognized for her transformative culinary achievements. Her foundational training included Le Cordon Bleu in London in 1979 and Ecole Lenotre Culinary Institute in Plaisir, France, later that same year. Silverton authored her first cookbook, ‘Desserts,’ in 1986, before making a pivotal move in 1989 when she co-founded Campanile restaurant and the groundbreaking La Brea Bakery.
In 2007, she co-founded the critically acclaimed Pizzeria Mozza and Osteria Mozza, which cemented her reputation in Italian cuisine; Osteria Mozza earned its first Michelin star just a year later in 2008. Her culinary empire further grew with the co-founding of chi SPACCA in 2013, a testament to her continuous innovation. Her significant contributions to American cooking were again recognized when she received the prestigious James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Chef Award in 2014, solidifying her status as an industry icon. Leveraging her renowned brand, Silverton launched Nancy’s Fancy, a luxury gelato and sorbetto line, in 2015, extending her influence beyond traditional restaurants.
Further extending her international presence, chi SPACCA Via Riyadh opened in 2023. In the US, Silverton continued to expand her Mozza footprint with the opening of Mozza DC in 2024. Today, her celebrated Osteria Mozza holds not only a Michelin star but also a green Michelin star for sustainable gastronomy, showcasing her commitment to both culinary excellence and environmental responsibility. Silverton’s legacy continues to evolve through her globally recognized restaurant group and her ongoing influence as an author and culinary innovator.