Russell Bellanca

Russell Bellanca is a prominent figure in the restaurant industry, particularly known for his involvement with the Alfredo brand and Italian cuisine. He is currently the President and Founder of Alfredo Prodotti.23

Background and Career

Russell Bellanca was born to an American mother and a Roman father, which instilled in him a deep appreciation for fine food and culinary techniques from an early age.1 His father, Guido Bellanca, was a famous restaurateur who opened Alfredo di Roma in Manhattan in 1977.1

Restaurant Experience

At the age of 24, Russell followed in his father's footsteps and took over two restaurants:

1. Alfredo's in New York City (1985)
2. Alfredo's at Disney World's EPCOT (1995)

Under his management, both locations flourished and received numerous accolades.1 In 2001, Bellanca opened Alfredo of Rome in Rockefeller Center, which also garnered high ratings from various restaurant guides.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

With over 35 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Russell Bellanca has worked in every aspect of hospitality, from the kitchen to upper management.1 He has opened several restaurants and fast-casual concepts, including:

• Trattoria Cinque (2008)
• Alfredo 100 (2014) - a relocation and transformation of Alfredo of Rome, celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the original Roman location1

Current Focus

As the President and Founder of Alfredo Prodotti, Bellanca is working on bringing the original Alfredo sauce, along with other sauces, to specialty stores and markets.1 This project aims to promote the restaurant and its history while making the iconic sauce more accessible to the public.4

Russell Bellanca's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username russell-bellanca-856a1a27, where he is listed as the President and Founder of Alfredo Prodotti.2