Daniele Uditi
Affiliation
Pizzana
Signature 'slow dough' Neo-Neapolitan pizzas made with imported Italian flours
i. Biography
Daniele Uditi is a Neapolitan-born pizzaiolo and chef based in Los Angeles who founded Pizzana, a Neo-Neapolitan pizzeria with multiple locations across California. Originally from Naples and raised in Caserta, Italy, he began his culinary career at age 12 working in his family's bakery before training under Michelin-starred chef Rosanna Marziale at Le Colonne restaurant in Campania. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2010, he has become known for his signature 'slow dough' pizzas and has expanded Pizzana to locations in Brentwood, West Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Silver Lake, Marina Del Rey, Dallas, and Houston, while also hosting the food competition show 'Best in Dough' on Hulu.
The Archive
Selected Works & Focus Areas
Focus 01
Signature 'slow dough' Neo-Neapolitan pizzas made with imported Italian flours
Focus 02
Founder and head chef of Pizzana restaurant group
Focus 03
Judge on Hulu's 'Best in Dough' food competition show
Focus 04
Sourcing San Marzano tomatoes from nutrient-rich soil near Mount Vesuvius
Focus 05
Blending traditional Neapolitan techniques with California produce
Focus 06
Pizzana's inclusion on Los Angeles Times' '101 Best Restaurants' list