Vitangelo Recchia has been immersed in the pizza business since childhood, growing up in his family’s pizzerias established in 1976. A first-generation Italian-American, he graduated from The Pennsylvania State University before honing his craft at ALMA Scuola di Cucina Italiana – Gualtiero Marchesi in Parma, Italy, where he finished #1 in his class. A dual Certified Master Pizzaiolo with Accademia Pizzaioli and the Roman Pizza Academy, Vitangelo has represented the U.S. Pizza Team since 2023. In his first major competition, the 2023 Campionato Mondiale della Pizza, he placed 2nd in Teglia Romana, earning recognition as a top American competitor in Teglia three years in a row. Owner of Bella Napoli since 2014 and a Marra Forni Ambassador, Vitangelo continues learning, teaching, and honoring his heritage every day.