Ciro Oliva, born in 1992, is a renowned pizzaiolo whose success reflects his commitment and dedication to the culinary sector. He represents the fourth generation involved in the family business, located in the renowned Rione la Sanità district. Since his childhood, he has spent his days among the tables of the family pizzeria, initially managed by his grandmother and later by his parents, Tonino and Anna. His curiosity and ambition have constantly driven him, and despite his young age, in 2017, Ciro was honored with the dedication of an appetizer by Massimo Bottura, featured on the menu of Osteria Francescana in Modena.

Interiew by: Alessia Nocerino
Video by: Alessia Maria Matrone, Alessia Nocerino, Davide Moccia, Anna Fusco, Beatrice Ricci, Antonio Salvione
Video Editing by: Davide Moccia
Document by: Alessia Maria Matrone, Alessia Nocerino, Anna Fusco
Subtitle ita/eng by: Davide Moccia
Translation by: Beatrice Ricci, Antonio Salvione, Davide Moccia
MedEatResarch – Center of Social Research on the Mediterranean Diet of the University of Naples Suor Orsola Benincasa, head by Marino Niola and Elisabetta Moro
Realized: 23/04/2024

Ciro Oliva

Year: 11/12/1992
City: Naples
Education: High school Degree
Profession: Pizzaiolo
Language: Italian, English and Napolitan dialect

Video table of contents

00:00 The story of Ciro Oliva and the Concettina ai Tre Santi Pizzeria
02:02 Ciro Oliva and his passion for pizza
02:15 Ciro Oliva and the Rione Sanità
02:48 Ciro Oliva and his recognition by Massimo Bottura
03:27 Concettina ai Tre Santi: the dualism between innovation and tradition
04:44 Ciro Oliva and the curiosity used in order to improve
05:44 Ciro Oliva and his memory dish
06:50 Concettina and the anecdote with an international taste
07:58 Ciro Oliva and his advice for the young dreamers

Geographic information

Country: IT
Region: Campania
Città: Napoli; Rione Sanità
Altitude: 17 m s.l.m.

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