Chef Salvo Lo Castro, recognized for preparing meals for popes and presidents, has opened his new SoHo restaurant, CASASALVO, in New York City. After earning praise for his work at the Vatican and running a chain of espresso bars in Manhattan, Lo Castro has introduced his globally-inspired Italian cuisine to a diverse New York clientele, including celebrities and residents alike.
Moving from the Vatican to New York City, Lo Castro’s transition has continued at his Spring Street location, where he prepares everything with "my heart," as he told The Post. He says his guests are treated with the same reverence, whether they are global icons or everyday diners. Whether preparing for celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Roger Federer at a Rolex event or making his mother’s meatballs for other patrons, Lo Castro follows the principle: "Every man I cook for is a king, and every woman I cook for is a queen."
Before being known as the chef for Papal palates, Lo Castro’s beginnings were modest. This culinary heritage is reflected in his dishes, ranging from Italian classics to Mediterranean-inspired creations. In a Broadway World interview, he described his cuisine as drawing from "generational family recipes with Mediterranean influences," incorporating flavors from "North Africa, Greece, Malta, Spain, and beyond."
In the kitchen, Lo Castro applies his expertise to blend different culinary traditions while maintaining Italian influences. His menu includes dishes such as Fettuccine CASASALVO with pink ragù and Gnocchi ai Sei Formaggi. He has described meals like filet mignon and rigatoni with ricotta and eggplant as examples of his culinary approach, as mentioned in an interview with Broadway World.
CASASALVO is located at 195 Spring St, New York, NY. Chef Lo Castro’s menu features dishes influenced by his Sicilian background and diverse culinary experience. The restaurant focuses on using quality ingredients and detailed preparation to serve a variety of diners.
