THE STORY OF CARMINE DE MICHELE

From Naples to the World

CARMINE’sJourney

He didn’t just learn pizza –
he built his LIFE around it.

Carmine was born in Naples – the birthplace of pizza.
From early on, he was drawn to the simplicity and discipline of Neapolitan dough. At 19, he moved to Austria and started working his way up in kitchens –
learning with his hands, every day.
In 2012, he opened his first pizzeria
De Michele together with Eva De Michele.

The restaurant quickly gained national attention and was named Upper Austria’s Most Beloved Pizzeria
by Falstaff Magazine – not just once, but four times between 2017 and 2021.

Carmine is known for bringing together two worlds: the honesty of Neapolitan tradition and the clarity of modern technique. He works with regional ingredients, values precision, and continues to refine every aspect of the process. His style is consistent, focused, and built on years of repetition, curiosity and pride in the craft.

Today, Carmine is more than a pizzaiolo. He’s a World Pizza Champion, a mentor, and a consultant to chefs and restaurants across Europe. His work is a reflection of where he comes from – and where he’s determined to go next.

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Awards & Achievements

Carmine’s Awards

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2024 – Best Food Blogger Award

Accademia Arte Bianca

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2024 – “Arte Bianca” Award
Excellence in Pizza Innovation

Accademia Arte Bianca

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2023 – Best Italian DOC Pizzaiolo
in the World

Pizza DOC Awards / Pizza DOC Conference

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2019–2023 – Best Pizzaiolo in Austria

Falstaff Magazin

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2023 – Sustainable Pizza Award

Pizza e Sostenibilità – Green Pizza Network

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2022 – Master of Pizza Europe: Best Contemporary Pizza

Master Pizza Champion Europe

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2022 – Vice World Champion

World Pizza Championship

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2021 – Vice World Champion

World Pizza Championship

Restaurant Awards

Awards for 'De Michele' Restaurant

„De Michele – Verace Pizza Napoletana“
has been voted as the most beloved pizzeria in Upper Austria by Falstaff Magazine
in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021.

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