Meet Costantino Nuzzo | Senior Sous Chef at il Pampero

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Meet Costantino Nuzzo Senior Sous Chef

Costantino is an Italian chef who has built an impressive career in London. Born in Caserta, in the Campania region of Southern Italy, Cos moved to London at 19 to follow his dream. He has had an impressive journey gaining incredible expertise working in luxury restaurants, fine dining events, and freelancing as a private chef.

Last year, he joined the team at il Pampero as Senior Sous Chef, but this is not his first time here. Back in 2015, he spent two years at in the restaurant as Junior Sous Chef, making his return in 2025 even more meaningful.

His love for food began in the family kitchen where he watched his uncle, an important early mentor, bring traditional Italian cuisine to life. It was there that his passion was initially nurtured and inspired him to pursue this career path.

His first solo culinary adventure came at 13, when we attempted a simple carbonara that, in his own words, ‘ended up becoming a frittata with pasta’! He has come a long way since this initial experiment, and as he got older, he progressed and found his main inspiration and mentorship through the work, recipes and career of Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo.

We are delighted to have him as part of the senior team behind il pampero, where his background and roots enable him to bring a modern yet traditional take on the dishes.

Quick-fire questions

Favourite dish on the Spring menu? “Risotto Pisselli e Asparagi”

Go-to ingredient? “Tomato and Basil, very common ingredients from the South of Italy”

Breakfast, lunch or dinner? “Dinner, of course”

Sweet or Savory? “I’m more of a sweet guy”

Best meal you ever had? “Any traditional margarita pizza”

What’s your signature dish? “A handcrafted Raviolone filled with Argentinian prawns and lemon-infused ricotta and chives, accompanied by a smooth courgette purée, seasonal asparagus, sautéed mussels and lumpfish Caviar”