Tiimimme ~ Our team

Domenico Sturiale
Domenico is a sommelier and a seasoned professional in the restaurant and wine industry, with over 40 years of experience. He began his career at a young age in Taormina, working in one of the most respected pasticcerie of the time, where he was immersed in Sicilian artisan pastries. He later broadened his expertise internationally, working in top-tier restaurants, running his own restaurant, studying the wine trade and building long-term collaborations with numerous Italian wine producers while working in the branch.

In Finland, Domenico was a founder and partner of Sergio’s Restaurant as well as Cantina di Bacco, an Italian wine import company, where he worked from their inception for 18 years until 2021. Since 2022, Domenico has been leading Trattoria Romana into its new chapter, bringing with him deep knowledge of Italian food culture and wines, and a vision of the restaurant as a place where food and people create meaningful moments together.

Reza Enferadi
Reza is an experienced restaurant professional with over 18 years of experience in the industry. He has worked as a chef and head chef in several of Turku’s most respected restaurants for nearly nine years, collaborating with both Italian and Finnish top chefs.

Since 2006, Reza has been devoted to Italian cuisine, which has become a true passion for him. Since 2022, together with Domenico Sturiale, he has been guiding Trattoria Romana, taking responsibility for the kitchen and its overall operation – from ingredients and recipes to the daily work of the kitchen.