Francesco Bellissimo (Japanese: ベリッシモ・フランチェスコ, Berisshimo Furanchesuko) (born 3 January 1979 in Rome) is an Italian celebrity chef, actor,[1] foreign tarento, social media personality, businessman, martial artist and sommelier dell'Olio.
His positive image is frequently associated with various products, both Italian and Japanese, through live events in Japan, Italy, and abroad.
Bellissimo is often sought after as a presenter, guest and moderator at conferences related to food, fashion, lifestyle, luxury, culture, and video games.
Besides his work as a chef and a foreign tarento, Bellissimo has experience as a food critic, Italian cuisine consultant, motivational speaker, model for fashion magazines, columnist, essayist, and sports commentator.
[5] In 2017, Bellissimo has launched a cultural program on the cuisine of Leonardo da Vinci and Ancient Rome together with historian Daniele Macuglia from Peking University.