Movenpick Hotel Al Khobar is currently hosting Chef Emiliano Tunno and pizzaiolo for a 10-day Italian food promotion at its Blue restaurant.

Since his childhood Chef Emiliano likes pizza and wanted to become a pizzaiolo. His cooking journey started in 2006 when he participated in a pizza competition in Napoli and won the second place, and in 2007 he won the Pizza of the Year award.

“I prefer margherita pizza and my favorite dish is pasta al pomodoro carbonara. For me, it’s all about cheese. Besides Italian, I love Mediterranean cuisine,” says Emiliano about his favorite Italian food.

The chef referred to the quality of the ingredients, and punctuality of preparing and serving the food as the key aspects for success in the kitchen. “I always examine and make sure that the ingredients are fresh and healthy,” he added.

“No pizzaiolo is special, each has his own way and mine is to perform a pizza show before I bake it. I think this is what makes me different,” Emiliano added.

The Italian nights will continue at the restaurant in Movenpick Al Khobar every Wednesday, starting Dec. 1.

The spread will feature authentic fresh homemade pasta such as gnocchi, tortellini and ravioli to name a few and in addition a variety of freshly prepared pizza varieties, including margherita, peperoni, quattro formaggi plus a choice of vegetarian pizza will be on offer.