The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh has appointed Riccardo Pinna as the executive sous chef for Azzurro Restaurant.

An experienced chef, Pinna's portfolio includes resourceful knowledge in launching and successfully opening five-star restaurants such as Villa Almarin Restaurant in Boutique Hotel, in addition to managing a fine dining restaurant, which he successfully did for four years at La Strada Restaurant and Café in Sumotori Company in Russia, while managing 20 chefs.

In his new role, Pinna will lead the Italian restaurant team and update the menu to include the finest of Italy’s favorite dishes throughout the various regions.

Azzurro menu offers a fusion of dishes from the most famous gastronomic regions of Italy with great emphasis on the southern region. Guests can choose from a vast variety of dishes, from homemade pasta to Neapolitan pizza, and a healthy combination of meat and fish like slow braised veal cheek, Azzurro’s veal Milanese, tagliolini with lobster and John Dory Acqua Pazza style. - TradeArabia News Service