Restaurant India News: JW Marriot Mumbai Juhu Appointed Italian Chef Jacopo Avigo at Mezzo Mezzo

JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu has appointed Chef Jacopo Avigo as the new Italian Chef at its modern European dining destination, Mezzo Mezzo. With over 16 years of global culinary experience spanning Italy, Greece, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia, Chef Jacopo brings Michelin-trained expertise, refined technique, and a forward-looking culinary vision to the hotel’s signature restaurant.

Hailing from Italy’s Lake Garda region, Chef Jacopo’s culinary roots are firmly grounded in the traditions of authentic Italian cuisine. His foundation was shaped in Michelin-starred kitchens across Italy, before evolving through senior leadership roles at renowned luxury hotels and restaurants worldwide, including Grand Hyatt Dubai, Hyatt Regency Koh Samui, Marriott International India, and Minor Hotels Thailand.

Known for his creativity, discipline, and uncompromising pursuit of excellence, Chef Jacopo has built a reputation for his mastery of Italian, Mediterranean, and contemporary cuisines. His strengths extend to menu development, culinary innovation, and engaging live cooking experiences, earning him recognition across international markets.

Chef Jacopo previously worked with Marriott International in India between 2016 and 2020, a tenure that gave him a deep understanding of the Indian palate, making his return both purposeful and impactful.

In his new role at Mezzo Mezzo, Chef Jacopo aims to reimagine the restaurant’s identity through modern techniques, premium ingredients, and contemporary interpretations of Italian authenticity. His vision is guided by balance and emotion, and is firmly rooted in conscious culinary practices, including locally sourced produce, zero-waste principles, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Talking about his appointment, Chef Jacopo describes his vision, “Cooking, for me, is a conversation between memory and imagination, that fragile line where instinct meets precision and chaos becomes harmony. Mezzo Mezzo is born from this idea of balance. The perfect middle - the space where emotions, technique, and flavor coexist.”

With Chef Jacopo’s appointment, Mezzo Mezzo strengthens its position as a premier dining destination where artistry meets luxury, and every dish speaks of harmony, finesse, and emotion. His arrival reinforces JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu’s commitment to delivering exceptional gastronomic excellence and transformative dining moments