Who We Are

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.

The founding members were: Armando Percuoco (Buon Ricordo), Lucio Galletto (Lucio’s); Giovanni Pilu and Marilyn Annecchini (Pilu at Freshwater); Beppi Polese (Beppi’s); Norma and Marc Polese (Mezzaluna); Peter Zuzza; Vanessa Martin (Il Piave); Elio Cordaro (Elio’s); John O’Riordan (Grappa); and Danny Russo (Lo Studio). The foundation President is Paolo Totaro.
The Council of Italian Restaurants in Australia (CIRA) is incorporated under the NSW Associations Incorporations Act, and has adopted its Model Rules. Its structure includes:

Executive Committee [President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and 6 other committee members]

Other ad hoc Committees for Special Events

To find out more about CIRA and how you can become involved, please contact:

Dani Signorini

0405 286067

cira@cira.com.au