Our story
Simple food,
with the heart of Cilento
Simple Eating is the idea behind Modus: cooking like at home in Cilento, the land of the Mediterranean Diet, following the vegetable garden, the seasons, and the values of a culture that starts from the land.
THE CHEF BEHIND MODUS
Paolo De Simone grew up in Vallo della Lucania, in the heart of the Cilento region. As a child, he kneaded dough with his mother and harvested olives, learning early on that food has a history even before it has a flavor.
The Mediterranean diet is much more than a dietary model: it is a balance between nature and culture, a celebration of quality and respect for the seasons and the land. Bringing products from Cilento to Milan means telling the story of my land, its traditions, and the beauty of a simplicity that moves the soul.
A title that comes from the earth
Ambassador of the Mediterranean Diet to the World
Title conferred by the Living Museum of the Mediterranean Diet, in collaboration with the Municipality of Pollica and Legambiente.
From its origins to the present day
Storie di Pane Vallo della Lucania, Cilento
Prima pizzeria 12 Andrea Maffei Street, Milan
First Gastronomy Via Cesare Battisti, Milan
Second Gastronomy Corso Italia 42, Milan
Seconda Pizzeria Corso Magenta 25, Milan
Third Gastronomy Via G.B. Pirelli 35, Milan
Coming soon Via Colonnetta 5, Milan
Acknowledgements
OUR AWARD-WINNING WORK
50 TOP PIZZA
60th in the world · 19th in Italy
50 TOP PIZZA
Forno Verde 2026, for sustainability and locally-sourced raw materials
50 TOP PIZZA
Best Pasta Proposal · Fried Pasta Omelette
IDENTITÀ GOLOSE
Italy's Biodiversity Award, Pizza & Cocktail by Identità Golose
PIZZA AWARDS
37th at Pizza Awards Italia · 28th in 50 Top Pizza Italia
GAMBERO ROSSO
Tre Spicchi, Gambero Rosso Guide 2025
50 TOP PIZZA
65th in the world · 29th in Italy
MEDITERRANEAN DIET MUSEUM
Ambassador of the Mediterranean Diet, Ancel Keys Living Museum
50 TOP PIZZA
42nd place · Best New Pizzeria Award
ELEMENTS
Best Pizza Maker in Italy, Elementi competition
TESTIMONIALS
From Vallo della Lucania to Milan, the journey of Paolo De Simone and Modus as told by the guides and publications that follow him.
