Our Story

Being in the food industry for over 30 years, Giannino’s family started back in Puglia, Italy with exporting fresh produce for all over the country! Nuccio Giannino and Kremena Giannino (husband and wife) have lived in Florida for almost 13 years, working hard to pursue a dream. Few years ago they started a wholesale importing company, Linea Italia Inc , which also contributed to their better understanding of the fine ingredients!
However, Nuccio and his wife have always wished to have a family operated business, where they can share the joy and treat everybody like family. Then few years later decided to open a small Italian Gourmet Food and Deli Market in the heart of Fort Lauderdale! After successfully running that little gem ( ILPaesano Italian Gourmet & Deli Market) for almost 1 year, they sold it and decided to pursue the dream of owning an Italian restaurant! Nuccio, the chef have always had passion cooking for others and exploring in the kitchen. That’s how Dal Contadino Trattoria was born in 2016 and already gaining a lot of recognition from locals and seasonal visitors! Their warm hospitality and passion makes everyone feel comfortable and cozy just like home, where you can enjoy the real traditional home cooked style meal with a lot of  wine and great farm style  ambiance!  Atmosphere which brings you for a visit in Europe and have a taste of it, so you keep always coming back for more!