Of Italian-Colombian origins and raised in New York City, has been in the business for 40 years. His activities range from, haute cuisine restaurants, boutique hotels, food engineer, book writer, restaurateur and global consultant. Chef/Patron of Dieci Boutique Restaurant and the European restaurant consultancy firm Chiarini Culinary Consultants both establishments based in Bulgaria.

*Graduated at the Pittsburgh Culinary Institute – USA – Master’s Degree in Culinary Arts.
*Graduated at Le Cordon Bleu Paris – France – Le Grand Diplôme Culinaire.

Chef Chiarini has worked & trained to Michelin standards under some of the best chefs in Europe.

Chef Chiarini has been involved in the opening & management of boutique restaurants and hotels, menu engineering, prototype and product development, master classes and training, with 200+ restaurant concepts opened in 100+ countries.

Chiarini has served personalities such as: The Royal Family of England, his Highness Sheikh Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait, U.S Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George Bush Jr, the African Union Presidents, Princess Amira Al-Taweel and Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani of Qatar, Turkish President Abdullah Gül, Iraqi President Adil Abdul-Mahdi, and many more.

Dieci proudly is the first and only 100% sustainable, energy and water independent restaurant in Bulgaria. Dieci grows its own vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey, edible flowers and only engages with like-minded suppliers. Recycling and processing onsite all plastic, metal, glass, paper, cardboard and a strongly enforced Zero Food Waste policy.

Dieci is proud of being awarded in 2025 by ♻️ The Green Key International as the only 100% sustainable restaurant of Eastern Europe and also in 2025 has been awarded on its first attempt with a 3 starred rating by the ♻️ Food Made Good Standard of the Sustainable Restaurant Association.

Dieci embraces the seasons and the products of the territory in a perfect marriage between Italian Creativity and Bulgarian Inspiration. A truly one of a kind restaurant.