We are delighted to welcome Chef Maurizio Florese to the Italian Commerce Association (IT-COMM).

Chef Florese is the talented owner of four acclaimed Italian restaurants — 20 Steps of Rome, Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa Mare e Monti, and The Old Clam House — each a tribute to authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality.

A proud ambassador of Calabrian cuisine and traditions, Chef Florese brings the warmth, intensity, and authenticity of Calabria to every dish he creates. Through his menus, he celebrates the flavors of his homeland — from the sea to the mountains — honoring time-honored recipes while adding his own creative touch.

His dedication to excellence and his commitment to promoting true Italian culture through food perfectly align with IT-COMM’s mission of celebrating and supporting Italian businesses and artisans in the Bay Area.

We are honored to have Chef Maurizio Florese join our community and look forward to collaborating with him to further elevate the presence of Italian culinary art in California.

Benvenuto, Chef Maurizio!