Del Posto is the richest and most refined creation of Mario, Joe, Lidia and partner/Executive Chef Mark Ladner. In October of 2010, Del Posto received a glowing four-star review from The New York Times, the first Italian restaurant to do so in nearly 40 years. At Del Posto, the ambiance of European luxury, palette-enlightening cuisine, polished service, and a world-renowned wine list culminate in an Italian dining experience unlike any other. Del Posto is proud to hold the coveted Relais & Chateux distinction, a 5 Diamond Award from AAA, and the Grand Award from the Wine Spectator.
Mario Batali, Owner
A Seattle-bred, New York-based restaurateur, cookbook author, and television personality, Mario Batali is known for his signature style-brazen meets sophisticated, forward meets enduring. In 2002, Mario was awarded the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef: New York City prize; in 2005, JBF named him Outstanding Chef of the Year; and in 2008, Mario and Joe Bastianich were named Outstanding Restaurateurs of the year. The New York Times Bestselling author of nine cookbooks, Mario appears daily on ABC's "The Chew," a daytime talk show on ABC that celebrates and explores life through food. Mario splits his time between New York City's Greenwich Village and northern Michigan with his wife, Susan Cahn, and their two sons, Benno and Leo.