Carla Pellegrino Biography and Wiki
Carla Pellegrino is a Brazilian-born, Italian-raised chef who is currently the Executive Chef and Owner of Vegas staple Bratalian Neapolitan Cantina, in Henderson, Nevada. Carla moved to Las Vegas to open and run Rao’s Las Vegas in 2006.
She took 10 of the original recipes from the legendary East Harlem Italian restaurant and added her own traditional North Italian cuisine.
Carla Pellegrino Age and Birthday
Pellegrino was born in the United States. However, her date of birth and age is currently unknown to the public since she has not disclosed that kind of information. This part will be updated as soon as it is available.
Carla Pellegrino Height
The chef stands at an average height and stature as seen when preparing her dishes. Her actual height measurements have not yet been made public however will be updated as soon as it is available.
Carla Pellegrino Education
Pellegrino attended the French Culinary Institute in NYC in and 2000, graduated with honors.
Carla Pellegrino Career
Upon coming to America, Carla attended culinary school and then, with Frank Pellegrino, Jr., opened Baldoria Restaurant on 8th Avenue and Broadway at the heart of NYC’s theater district.
Later in 2006, Pellegrino led the culinary team as the executive chef to open Rao’s Las Vegas. She took 10 of the original recipes from the legendary East Harlem Italian restaurant and added her own traditional North Italian cuisine.
Pellegrino got her fame from being featured on Top Chef, Today Show, CBS Morning Show, Fox News National, Throwdown with Bobby Flay (which she won), Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, and multiple other national and local news outlets.
Carla Pellegrino Family
She was born in Rio de Janeiro to a Portuguese father and a second-generation Italian mother. Further details regarding the identity of her parents have not yet been established since the beautiful chef has not yet disclosed it to the public.
Her parents’ identity and details will be updated when available.
Carla Pellegrino Husband
Carla is currently married to Frank Pellegrino Jr, who is the fourth-generation co-owner of the original Rao’s in East Harlem, New York, and its locations in Las Vegas and Hollywood.
Aside from being a chef, he is the also author of Rao’s on the Grill. The couple got married on May 12, 2002, the ceremony was conducted by Rev. Fanny Erickson (United Church of Christ minister) and took place at Riverside Church in New York.
Carla Pellegrino Daughter
Pellegrino and her husband Frank are blessed with one beautiful daughter: Marcelle Pellegrino.
Carla Pellegrino’s Net Worth
Pellegrino currently holds an estimated net worth of $16 million. Her source of income is her career as a professional chef.