Scott Conant is an award-winning chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, and media personality who has been at the forefront of Italian and American dining for almost four decades. Known for his soulful approach to food and hospitality, Conant has built a culinary empire that seamlessly blends elevated dining experiences with consumer-facing products and media storytelling.

 

He is the visonary behind numerous acclaimed restaurants, including The Americano in Atlanta (GA), Cellaio in the Catskills (NY), and the forthcoming Leola in the Bahamas, each showcasing his signature style of refined Italian cuisine infused with American influences, seasonal ingredients, and the spirit of sprezzatura.

 

Early in his restaurant career, Conant was named a James Beard Award-winning Chef and FOOD & WINE Best New Chef. Beyond restaurants, he is the founder of Martone Street, a premium Italian brand inspired by his family roots and Sunday meals spent around the table where his grandparents lived. Martone Street is poised to be a force in the Italian food category, launching in Fall 2025 with signature tomato sauces and expanding toward a complete portfolio of Italian kitchen staples, condiments, and chef-driven essentials.

 

A familiar face to millions, Conant has appeared regularly on Food Network for over 15 years, serving as a recurring judge on Chopped and appearing on various other shows. He is also the author of the bestselling cookbook Peace, Love & Pasta, which reflects the warmth and intimacy of the meals he shares with family and friends.

 

Conant’s work spans fine dining, consumer products, digital content, and media, unified by a single mission: to connect people through food, storytelling, and hospitality. As he continues to expand his restaurant portfolio and products globally — Conant remains committed to building with honesty, integrity, and soul, while inspiring the next generation of chefs and food lovers. *