Ignacio Mattos is the chef-owner of the New York restaurant Estela, which most recently received a Michelin star, as well as Café Altro Paradiso, and Flora Bar.
Born in Uruguay, Ignacio has a bold, singular style inspired by New York City, the city he now calls home. His time spent in Europe and South America, as well as the mentorship of chefs Alice Waters, Francis Mallmann, and Judy Rodgers, have helped shape his culinary style. In 2017, Esquire named Ignacio, America’s Chef of the Year. His first...
Born in Uruguay, Ignacio has a bold, singular style inspired by New York City, the city he now calls home. His time spent in Europe and South America, as well as the mentorship of chefs Alice Waters, Francis Mallmann, and Judy Rodgers, have helped shape his culinary style. In 2017, Esquire named Ignacio, America’s Chef of the Year. His first cookbook, Estela, was ranked one of 2018's best by the New York Times Book Review.
