Born the youngest of five children, in Campobasso—the capital city of the Italian region of Molise, Italy, Giada Cosini grew up surrounded by the fragrance of porcini, freshly mixed polenta and the many cheeses that are so typical of the region and now enjoyed all around the world.

Her education started at the Culinary Arts School of San Pellegrino Terme, home to the famous sparkling water of the same name. Soon after some internship, Giada started working in some of Italy’s most traveled spots like the oceanside town of Riccione and in the island of Isola d’Elba. Such exposure at an early age in her career made her acquainted with the highest standards in cooking methods and in the requirements of an upscale clientele.
After working as a chef in various restaurants in Paris, including Maxim, l’Hotel Bernard and Conseil des Leman, Giada became a teacher in two culinary schools, Les Coulisses du Chef and La Cuisine Paris. In 2017, she moved to the United States to open her own restaurant “Giada Ristorante” located in the heart of Washington DC. 

Giada is also a writer and a painter and resides in Alexandria, Virginia with her young son Matteo. In her free time, she actively takes part in raising money for St. Jude Hospital.