Rafael Panatieri

Rafa Panatieri together with Jorge Sastre are the chefs and founders of Sartoria Panatieri and Brabo in Barcelona. Rafa, originally from Brazil, grew up with a passion for cooking instilled by his Italian grandmother, while Jorge, a native of Madrid, brought his own culinary vision. They met while working at Roca Moo, the restaurant at Barcelona's Omm Hotel, and decided to join forces.

In 2018, they opened Garden Pizza in Gràcia, which laid the foundation for their acclaimed Sartoria Panatieri, with locations in Gràcia (2018) and Eixample (2020). Their obsessive focus on sourcing local ingredients and a perfectionist philosophy earned them international recognition: Europe's Best Pizzeria by 50 Top Pizza in 2023, and ranked second in the world by The Best Pizza in 2024. In 2023, they opened Brabo, their most gastronomic project, focusing on produce and charcoal-grilled dishes, further cementing their leadership in Barcelona's culinary scene.