Shangri-La Eros New Delhi Highlights Italian Cuisine with Chef Pasqualino Barbasso

Shangri-La Eros New Delhi is set to present an exclusive culinary experience at Sorrento, its Italian restaurant, featuring Chef Pasqualino Barbasso from Palermo, Italy. The five-day showcase, running from March 19 to 23, 2025, will bring Chef Barbasso’s expertise in traditional Italian pizza-making to guests in the capital.

With over two decades of experience, Chef Barbasso has become known for his acrobatic pizza-making skills. He began his career at his family’s pizzeria, Il Falco Azzuro, in Cammarata, Sicily, before undergoing formal training. His achievements include winning Sicily’s Acrobatic Pizza Championship in 1998 and becoming a two-time World Champion by 2001. Over the last decade, he has performed at Italian restaurants and pizzerias worldwide, demonstrating traditional techniques and craftsmanship in pizza-making.

At Sorrento, Chef Barbasso’s menu will highlight ingredients from different Italian regions. The King Sea pizza combines smoked salmon with pistachio pesto and parmesan fondue, while the Bolero pairs burrata, bresaola, and merlot reduction. Other offerings include the Walnuts pizza, featuring walnut cream, gorgonzola, and rocket leaves, and the Calabrese with parmesan cream. The Old West introduces slow-cooked pulled chicken, caramelized onions, and BBQ sauce, blending international influences with Italian techniques.

The dishes will be available à la carte, allowing guests to experience Chef Barbasso’s culinary approach. Whether for lunch or dinner, diners will witness his signature acrobatic pizza-making skills, which have earned him recognition as a global ambassador of Italian cuisine.