He was born in 1970, a football fan and a sea lover. But his heart lies in the kitchen, where as a child, he was positively influenced by Ivonne Bodigoi, a wonderful mother and talented cook (Lenotre school), which today still continues to teach its skills. After attending the Hotel and Catering School and internships in Italy and abroad, Emanuele has continued to collaborate with Italian and European chefs. He was the Italian President of the Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe 2009-2012. The pleasure of sharing know how has allowed him to give a unique and personal characteristic to his cuisine, made of local ingredients and contemporary taste. Quality recognized by the Michelin Guide, which awarded the first “star” in the year 2000 and in the same year also by Veronelli, which lightens up the sign with its “Sun”, and is the only restaurant in the region to be awarded the two “stars” by Michelin (since 2013) and three “hats” on the Guide de L’Espresso. According to Il Corriere della Sera a national newspaper, in 2013 it is has the best Italian chef. Agli Amici is the first and only Relais & Chateaux in Friuli Venezia Giulia. It also belongs to the association “Le Soste“. Hard work, daily commitment and immense passion for their job have made them reap these rewards.