Roberto Costa

Roberto Costa is an Italian entrepreneur and restaurateur with over thirty-five years of experience in the hospitality sector. Originally from Genoa and a resident of London since 2012, he is the founder of Macellaio RC, the concept that has reinterpreted the Italian butcher's shop through the 'Teatro della Carne', championing premium ingredients, charcoal cooking and a culture of service. He is President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the United Kingdom, which he has led through a significant revitalisation process, achieving strong revenue growth, a return to profitability, a reduction in debt and an increase in membership. Since 2026 he has also been a member of the Board of Directors of Assocamerestero. He is the founder and President of RIAE – Ristoranti Italiani Autentici Estero, developed with FIPE to represent, protect and promote authentic Italian cuisine around the world. He sits on the national council of FIPE-Confcommercio and also represents the sector in dialogue with HOTREC and with Italian and European institutions. Alongside this, he develops new restaurant formats, strategic consultancy projects, professional training and social inclusion initiatives, including San Leonardo, a cookery and professional academy project within High Down Prison, and God Save The Pizza, a concept that combines Italian pizza, London punk culture and innovation. In 2025 he was awarded Best Restaurateur, joint winner with Michel Roux Jr. For his contribution to the promotion of Italy, entrepreneurship and Italian gastronomic culture in the United Kingdom, he was awarded the honour of Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia.