The Council Of Italian Restaurants In Australia

Twelve Italian-Australian restaurateurs have formed a non-profit association for cultural and educational purposes, to promote the values of Italian food in Australia. They are now consulting with others in the industry, and friends, to broaden membership and decide together on a program of work.

CIRA’s founding members include: Armando Percuoco (Buon Ricordo), Lucio Galletto (Lucio’s); Giovanni Pilu and Marilyn Annecchini (Pilu at Freshwater); Beppi, Norma and Marc Polese (Beppi’s and Mezzaluna); Peter Zuzza, Vanessa Martin (Il Piave); Elio Cordaro (Elio’s); John O’Riordan (Grappa); George Pompei (Pompei's), David Cowdrill (Pizza Mario) and Danny Russo (Lo Studio).

2008 Executive Committee 

President : Armando Percuoco                                    

Vice President : George Pompei                                   

Treasurer : Lucio Galletto                                           

Secretary : Marilyn Annecchini                                        

Giovanni Pilu

Danny Russo

Alfredo Schiavo

Les Luxford

James Kidman

Alessandro Pavoni

Tracey Hughes

Lido Russo