About the Owner
Pier Giorgio Manna has been involved in the restaurant business since 1964. He has owned and operated several restaurants in northern Italy for approximately 25 years. He is also a certified Professional Sommelier.
His masterpiece is the well-known "Ristorante da Silvio," located in the town of San Michele all'Adige, near Trento (north Italy) in the heart of the Dolomite mountains. It was designed and decorated by Riccardo Schweizer, a famous local artist.
This restaurant was started by Pier Giorgio, and his family was actively involved. Da Silvio is now owned and operated by two of Pier Giorgio's brothers: Marcello and Nicola Manna and continues the tradition of a family-run restaurant.
His masterpiece is the well-known "Ristorante da Silvio," located in the town of San Michele all'Adige, near Trento (north Italy) in the heart of the Dolomite mountains. It was designed and decorated by Riccardo Schweizer, a famous local artist.
This restaurant was started by Pier Giorgio, and his family was actively involved. Da Silvio is now owned and operated by two of Pier Giorgio's brothers: Marcello and Nicola Manna and continues the tradition of a family-run restaurant.
2009
In 2009, Da Silvio was the first restaurant in Italy to become officially an Art Museum, protected by the Department of Arts of the Trentino Province.1980
Pier Giorgio's charisma and leadership were officially recognized by colleagues and authorities. In 1980, he was elected the first President of the newly founded Trentino's Restaurant Association.1974
In 1974, upon completion of over three years of courses, practices, and exams, Pier Giorgio Manna passed the final test and was certified as Professional Sommelier by the Italian Association of Sommeliers.
He kept his passion for food products and fine wines well alive. Today, after over 50 years of active experience, he can be easily defined as a food and wine expert. Pier Giorgio is willing to share his passion and knowledge with anyone interested in authentic Italian foods, food products, wines, and spirits.1993
In 1993, Pier Giorgio moved to Manhattan to open, as a consultant, "The Pasta Place,” a restaurant concept based on freshly made pasta.1994
In 1994, he took the position of Wine Director and Sommelier at Felidia Restaurant in New York City.1996
In 1996, he moved to Austin, TX, and started distributing good Italian wines in the state of Texas.