A proud native of Naples, Italy, Chef Nadia Minniti is on a quest to promote Neapolitan cuisine as a way to get customers to appreciate the culture and history of the Boot-Shaped Peninsula.

Aside from running Gusto Napoletano in Fayetteville, NC, Chef Nadia has been a culinary arts instructor for 13 years. She has a BAS in Food Service Management from the Campbell University and a Master’s in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Gastronomy from NC State. 

Chef Nadia is also a certified NC Family and Consumer Sciences teacher. Apart from that, she’s a proud ServSafe Instructor/Proctor.

Chef Nadia is a firm advocate of sustainable agriculture–or the practice of producing crops and livestock without damaging the environment. She believes that finding a happy medium between food production and the preservation of the ecological system is the key to agriculture.

PMQ Pizza Magazine's March 2024 issue highlighted 10 female pizzaiolas, owners, and industry leaders who are breaking barriers, innovating in the kitchen, and shaping the future of the pizza industry.  Among these recognized professionals is Chef Nadia Minniti, owner of Gusto Napoletano and certified VPN pizzaiolo. The list, part of the "Women in Pizza" movement, spotlights women chosen for their diverse backgrounds, resilience, and impactful contributions to the industry.