Chef Adam D'Sylva at Hilton on the Park, Werribee

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About Chef Adam D'Sylva

Adam D'Sylva is a highly acclaimed Australian chef, celebrated for his innovative approach to modern Asian and Indian cuisine, often infused with his Indian-Italian heritage. He is the co-owner and head chef of popular Melbourne restaurants CODA and TONKA, and also involved with Decca Restaurant and Boca Gelato. He is a familiar face on Australian television, appearing on shows like MasterChef and Ready Steady Cook.

★Awards & Recognition

★Chef of the Year award (Undated)★Celebrity Chef on Channel 9's Mornings (Ongoing)★Featured Chef on MasterChef (Ongoing)★Featured Chef on Ready Steady Cook (Ongoing)

Chef Timeline

Undated

Apprenticeship

Hilton on the Park

Completed his apprenticeship in Melbourne.

Undated

Chef

Cosi

Worked as a chef at the popular celebrity haunt in South Yarra.

Undated

International Experience

Various restaurants

Travelled and worked in restaurants in the Marche region of Italy and Hong Kong.

Undated

Head Chef

Pearl

Worked under the acclaimed Geoff Lindsay.

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Adam D'Sylva is a highly acclaimed Australian chef, celebrated for his innovative approach to modern Asian and Indian cuisine, often infused with his Indian-Italian heritage. He is the co-owner and head chef of popular Melbourne restaurants CODA and TONKA, and also involved with Decca Restaurant and Boca Gelato. He is a familiar face on Australian television, appearing on shows like MasterChef and Ready Steady Cook.

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Cuisine Highlights

Modern Asian CuisineContemporary IndianIndian-Italian Fusion

News

Adam D'Sylva continues to be the Chef/Owner of Decca Restaurant and Boca Gelato, as well as CODA and TONKA.
He maintains his role as a brand ambassador for Lavazza Australia.

Restaurants by chef

CODA, TONKA, Decca Restaurant, Boca Gelato, Hilton on the Park, Cosi, Pearl

Additional Details

Adam D'Sylva's passion for cooking began in childhood, influenced by his Italian nonna and Indian mother. He completed his apprenticeship at Hilton on the Park in Melbourne and gained international experience working in restaurants in the Marche region of Italy and Hong Kong. He also served as head chef at Pearl under Geoff Lindsay.

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