Giorgia Caporuscio
- Owner
- Pizzaiola
About
Giorgia Caporuscio is an Italian pizzaiola and the owner of Don Antonio, a renowned Neapolitan pizzeria in New York City. Born and raised in Terracina, she grew up surrounded by food culture but discovered her true passion for pizza later in life, dedicating herself fully to the craft and its traditions.
After moving to the United States, Giorgia trained under some of the most respected names in Neapolitan pizza, refining her technique and developing a deep understanding of dough, fermentation, and balance. At Don Antonio, she leads with a commitment to authenticity, using high-quality ingredients and traditional methods, including a wood-fired oven that reaches over 850°F.
Giorgia has become one of the most recognized female pizza makers in the world, earning accolades such as Pizza Maker of the Year 2024 in the USA and multiple international rankings. She is also one of the founders of Women in Pizza, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and connecting women in the pizza industry.
Her work has been featured by major media outlets and institutions, including Harvard University, where she has spoken about her journey and philosophy, “Pizza is My Yoga.” Through her work, Giorgia continues to represent and evolve the art of Neapolitan pizza on a global stage.
After moving to the United States, Giorgia trained under some of the most respected names in Neapolitan pizza, refining her technique and developing a deep understanding of dough, fermentation, and balance. At Don Antonio, she leads with a commitment to authenticity, using high-quality ingredients and traditional methods, including a wood-fired oven that reaches over 850°F.
Giorgia has become one of the most recognized female pizza makers in the world, earning accolades such as Pizza Maker of the Year 2024 in the USA and multiple international rankings. She is also one of the founders of Women in Pizza, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and connecting women in the pizza industry.
Her work has been featured by major media outlets and institutions, including Harvard University, where she has spoken about her journey and philosophy, “Pizza is My Yoga.” Through her work, Giorgia continues to represent and evolve the art of Neapolitan pizza on a global stage.
