Chef Alessandro Romoli
Chef Ale · Italian Chef at CantYna Thao Dien
Chef Alessandro Romoli, known at CantYna as Chef Ale, is a Rome-born Italian chef bringing his experience of Italian cuisine to Thảo Điền, Ho Chi Minh City.
At CantYna, Chef Ale combines the traditions and flavors of Italy with a contemporary approach to cooking, creating dishes that reflect both authenticity and creativity.
From Rome to Vietnam
Born in Rome, Chef Alessandro Romoli brings an Italian culinary perspective shaped by his experience in both Italy and Vietnam.
His journey has connected Italian culinary traditions with the hospitality and dining culture of Vietnam, allowing him to develop a style that respects the foundations of Italian cuisine while embracing a contemporary setting.
Today, that approach can be experienced at CantYna Thảo Điền, where Italian food, wine and hospitality come together in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
Italian Cuisine, Authenticity & Creativity
Chef Alessandro Romoli approaches Italian cuisine with a balance of authenticity and innovation.
His cooking is rooted in the flavors and traditions of Italy, while his work at CantYna allows him to explore contemporary interpretations of Italian dishes and ingredients.
This balance between tradition and creativity is central to the culinary identity of CantYna: a modern Italian restaurant where classic Italian influences meet the character of contemporary Ho Chi Minh City.
Chef Alessandro Romoli at CantYna
Chef Alessandro Romoli approaches Italian cuisine with a balance of authenticity and innovation.
His cooking is rooted in the flavors and traditions of Italy, while his work at CantYna allows him to explore contemporary interpretations of Italian dishes and ingredients.
This balance between tradition and creativity is central to the culinary identity of CantYna: a modern Italian restaurant where classic Italian influences meet the character of contemporary Ho Chi Minh City.
Italian Culinary Events
Chef Alessandro Romoli has taken part in Italian culinary events in Vietnam, collaborating with organizations and professionals working to promote Italian food culture.
In 2024, he represented CantYna in the Pecorino Toscano DOP Masterclass and Cooking Show organized through the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam's Italian food initiatives.
He has also participated in Italian culinary events in Ho Chi Minh City, including a special dinner presented with La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Bailliage du Viêt-Nam at CantYna Thảo Điền.
A Connection to Italian Hospitality
CantYna's commitment to Italian culinary culture has also been recognized through
the Ospitalità Italiana certification.
In 2024, CantYna was among the Ho Chi Minh City establishments recognized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam through the Ospitalità Italiana program, which promotes the quality, authenticity and traditions of Italian hospitality around the world.
For CantYna, this recognition reflects the restaurant's connection to the wider Italian culinary community in Vietnam.
Discover CantYna
Chef Alessandro Romoli's cooking can be experienced at CantYna Thảo Điền, a contemporary Italian restaurant, wine bar and gourmet deli in Ho Chi Minh City.
Explore our food menu, discover our Italian wine selection, or reserve a table at CantYna.