Head Chef David Thomas was born and raised in Rhiwbina and began his culinary career in Wales before spending more than eight years living and working in Italy.

During this time, he was based in Tuscany, cooking in restaurants across the region and gaining a deep, first-hand understanding of Italian food with its focus on simplicity, seasonality, and respect for exceptional produce.

Pane Olio reflects David’s journey and philosophy, a return to honest Italian cooking, done properly.