JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu Welcomes Chef Jacopo Avigo to Mezzo Mezzo
JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu has announced the appointment of Chef Jacopo Avigo as the new Italian Chef at Mezzo Mezzo, its modern European dining destination. With an illustrious culinary journey spanning over 16 years, Chef Jacopo brings refined expertise, Michelin-honed skills, and visionary craftsmanship to the hotel’s signature restaurant.
Chef Jacopo Avigo hails from the Garda Lake region in Italy, where his foundation in gastronomy is deeply rooted in the traditions of authentic Italian cuisine. His culinary journey has been enriched by years spent in Michelin-starred kitchens across Italy, as well as prestigious roles at leading luxury hotels and dining establishments in Greece, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia.
A native of the Garda Lake region, Chef Jacopo’s culinary foundation is deeply rooted in the traditions of authentic Italian cuisine. His global narrative has been shaped through prestigious roles at leading luxury hotels and dining establishments, including senior culinary leadership at Grand Hyatt Dubai, Hyatt Regency Koh Samui, Marriott International India, and Minor Hotels Thailand.
Chef Jacopo’s journey is marked by creativity, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. His mastery across Italian, Mediterranean, and contemporary cuisines is complemented by expertise in menu development, culinary innovation, and immersive live cooking experiences. These skills have earned him acclaim across international markets.
His earlier tenure in India with Marriott International from 2016 to 2020 has equipped him with deep insight into the local palate, making his return to the country both purposeful and meaningful. As the new Italian Chef at Mezzo Mezzo, Chef Jacopo aims to elevate the restaurant’s identity through modern techniques, premium ingredients, and contemporary expressions of authenticity.
Chef Jacopo’s vision for Mezzo Mezzo is deeply philosophical, centered on balance and emotion, further anchored in conscious practices such as locally sourced ingredients, zero-waste principles, and mindful sustainability. He believes that cooking is a conversation between memory and imagination, where instinct meets precision and chaos becomes harmony.
“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,” said Chef Jacopo.
Mezzo Mezzo is set to become a culinary haven under Chef Jacopo’s leadership, offering guests a unique dining experience that blends traditional Italian flavors with modern culinary techniques. The restaurant’s menu will feature a range of dishes that showcase Chef Jacopo’s innovative approach to cooking, ensuring a memorable dining experience for all visitors to JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu.
