Simone Raccanello

Simone Raccanello is an Italian hospitality professional and entrepreneur who has worked across Italy, the United States and the Netherlands. After spending several years living and working in Florida, he began writing about the cultural differences he encountered through restaurants, food, work and everyday American life. His first book, L’Italia mangia, l’America consuma – Il conto del sogno americano, will be published on Nov. 17, 2026.
Follow Simone @simoneraccanello.writes.
The Day an American Customer Explained Lasagna to Me
An argument over lasagna changed how one Italian restaurant manager thought about authenticity.
November 11, 2026

