Born in Basilicata in 1990, Donato De Leonardis trained in 2009 at ALMA - International School of Italian Cuisine in Colorno.

 

He took his first professional steps at the San Lorenzo restaurant in Alpago, before moving on to Don Alfonso 1890, a two-star Michelin restaurant and a benchmark for Mediterranean cuisine.

 

He later moved to Milan to work at Trussardi alla Scala, working alongside Chef Andrea Berton, before joining Carlo Cracco's team. In 2012, he joined Gualtiero Marchesi at Il Marchesino alla Scala, where within a few years he held roles of increasing responsibility, becoming Chef at just 25 years old.

 

Since 2018, he has led the gastronomic project of the San Barbato Resort Spa & Golf, contributing to the achievement of the MICHELIN star in 2021.

 

Since February 16, 2026, he has been the Executive Chef of Ristorante Amistà.