Matteo Zamboni is an Italian-born chef based in Sydney and the founder and executive chef of Civico 47 in Paddington, a restaurant that has been hatted in the Good Food Guide since opening. His cooking is grounded in modern Italian principles and led by flavour: technique, precision and a deep respect for produce all serve the taste, never the other way around. Alongside his restaurant work, Matteo has developed a strong public-facing profile across media, events and brand collaborations, positioning him as one of Sydney’s leading contemporary Italian culinary voices.

Born in Serle near Brescia, Matteo began working in hospitality at 13 and went on to train in some of the world’s most respected kitchens, including the three-Michelin-starred La Pergola in Rome, Cracco in Milan and RyuGin in Tokyo under Seiji Yamamoto. He has also cooked for the Royal Family of Qatar on multiple occasions over several years. After moving to Sydney in 2009, he built his career through some of Australia’s best hatted restaurants before launching Civico 47. That international foundation continues to define his voice today: disciplined, precise and deeply rooted in tradition, but always applied to food that feels current and relevant.

Matteo’s commercial work spans campaigns, recipe development, ambassadorships, content and luxury events. He is an ambassador for Parmigiano Reggiano in Australia and for the Miracle Babies Foundation. His brand appeal lies in the rare combination of elite culinary pedigree, strong storytelling instincts and a polished media presence that translates seamlessly across editorial, broadcast and premium partnership work.

Matteo’s work sits comfortably between restaurant excellence and broader cultural influence. His food has been featured across Gourmet Traveller, Good Food, Broadsheet, Delicious, Qantas Travel Insider and SBS, reinforcing his standing as a chef with both critical credibility and mainstream appeal.