Meet Pietro Quaglia, Owner of Pietro NoLita, New York

What makes a bad restaurant?
The lack of love

Describe your philosophy when it comes to decoration.
I wanted to stay away from the decor of what typical Italian restaurants look like in the States! A salami hanging, the wheel of Parmigiano, the checkered red and white table cloth and the classic stereotypes of an Italian restaurant in general.

Your favourite object in your restaurant?
A plate my mom made with the logo of the restaurant.

Your favourite hotel in the world?
Amangiri in lake Powell, Utah or Ett Hem in Stockholm or Cenobio Dei dogi in Camogli hard to choose one…

Your favourite restaurant in the world?
My Mom’s kitchen.