Inside Basilico: a REAL Italian Restaurant in Saigon, at the JW Marriott (Chef Francesco Leone)

I’m Andrea, The Marketing Chef 👨‍🍳 I sat down with Chef Francesco Leone, the Head Chef of Basilico Restaurant at JW Marriott Saigon, to talk about authentic Italian cuisine, the story behind the restaurant, and his passion & creativity in authentic Italian dishes.

From olive oil carts to UNESCO-recognized cuisine, Chef Francesco shares what it truly means to bring real Italian food to Vietnam (and why pineapple on pizza is basically a crime in Italy! 🍕🇮🇹).
If you’re in Saigon City and craving genuine Italian food crafted by a real Italian chef, this is the place!

🍽️ About Basilico: Basilico is the Italian fine dining restaurant at JW Marriott Saigon, led by Head Chef Francesco Leone. The menu features authentic Italian cuisine with select Vietnamese ingredients, locally sourced produce, and a commitment to sustainability, including cage-free eggs, certified fish, and herbs grown in-house at the GW Café hydroponic garden.
📍Basilico Restaurant | JW Marriott Hotel Saigon

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Inside Basilico
00:38 – The story of Basilico
01:40 – Balancing flavors, from Italy to Vietnam
02:37 – Creating remarkable experience for customers
03:45 – Maintaining tradition in innovation
04:15 – Why should we visit Basilico?
04:50 – Chef Francesco’s signature dishes
05:33 – Being the representative of Italian cuisine in Vietnam
05:47 – Educating real Italian cuisine to people
06:37 – What does Basilico mean?
07:26 – Outro

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