Restaurant India News: Shangri-La Bengaluru Brings Puglia to India with Chef Simone Loisi’s Exclusive Italian Residency at Caprese

Shangri-La Bengaluru has announced the arrival of Chef Simone Loisi, an expert in Southern Italian cuisine, for an exclusive culinary residency at its Italian restaurant, Caprese. After his successful tenure at Shangri-La Singapore, Chef Simone is now set to bring the authentic flavours and culinary traditions of Puglia to Bengaluru, offering a dining experience that blends regional authenticity with creative engagement.

Following last season’s successful event that encouraged guests to explore the fundamentals of Italian cooking, this year’s edition introduces an innovative “Guess the Ingredient” campaign. Each diner will receive a menu card with one secret ingredient omitted. Guests who correctly identify the missing element will be entered into a draw to win a special Italian dinner designed personally by Chef Simone.

Chef Simone’s culinary philosophy has evolved from his early years crafting pasta in Puglia to leading kitchens across the Shangri-La portfolio. His menu at Caprese will include signature dishes such as Burrata Pugliese, Funghi e Capesante, and Penne All’Assassina—each dish highlighting the simplicity and depth of Southern Italian cuisine.

“Shangri-La Bengaluru’s commitment to immersive, guest-centric hospitality shines through every event. Last year, we saw families, food lovers, and friends come together not only to dine, but to learn the very soul of Italian cooking,” says Rahul Joshi, General Manager, Shangri-La Bengaluru . “This season, Chef Simone’s distinctive approach and the interactive ‘Guess the Ingredient’ initiative elevate the experience to new heights—offering both nostalgia and novelty in every bite. We are delighted to invite the city to discover, play, and savor this rare culinary voyage with us.”

The residency begins with pre-event recipe challenges on October 10 and will conclude with a grand celebration dinner on October 24. With Chef Simone’s return to the Shangri-La culinary stage, Caprese aims to deliver not just a menu, but a participative dining experience where every guest becomes part of the culinary story.