Niko Romito is chef and owner of Reale, Castel di Sangro, Italy, a post held since 2011. (source, 27 October 2026)
The restaurant is No. 27 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, and holds three MICHELIN stars and membership of Relais & Châteaux.
Career
- Chef and co-manager, Reale trattoria, Reale, Rivisondoli, Rivisondoli 2000-2011 (source)
Training
- Took courses at L'Étoile in Sottomarina and completed stages alongside Valeria Piccini and Salvatore Tassa. (source)
Recognition
- Reale ranked first in the Gambero Rosso Guida Ristoranti d'Italia with 99/100, the highest score the guide has assigned. (October 2026) (source)
- Reale holds three Michelin stars. (2014) (source)
- Michelin 'Chef Mentor' award, granted for his qualities as a trainer and teacher. (2021) (source)
- Reale ranked 18th in The World's 50 Best Restaurants list. (2025) (source)
Context
What the role involves, and what the best in it say about the work, is set out in the executive chef's role.
Checked 10 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.