Chef Heros de Agostinis

Heros De Agostinis is the Executive Chef of Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel and the creative force behind INEO, the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant. Born in Rome and fluent in Italian, German, English and French, he has built an international career spanning Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Monaco, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. These experiences have shaped a cosmopolitan culinary vision rooted in dialogue between cultures, ingredients and traditions.

Under his leadership, INEO was included in the Michelin Guide 2025 and awarded a Michelin star in 2026, less than two years after opening. This achievement reflects his distinctive culinary philosophy: contemporary, elegant and internationally inspired, while remaining deeply coherent in style and identity.

Across his almost-30-year career, Heros has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants and some of the world’s leading five-star hotels. He collaborated for many years with his mentor, Chef Heinz Beck, whose restaurants have earned numerous Michelin stars, and worked alongside internationally renowned chefs including Joël Robuchon, Heinz Winkler and Marc Veyrat. His resume includes prestigious appointments at Apsleys at The Lanesborough in London, La Pergola at Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria, Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, Brown’s Hotel London and Carlton Hotel St. Moritz.

De Agostinis describes his cuisine as a “métissage” – a blend of aromas, spices and memories inspired by his Abruzzese and Eritrean heritage, as well as by his travels around the world. Curiosity, cultural exchange and seasonal ingredients remain central to his creative process, with Rome’s multicultural Piazza Vittorio serving as a constant source of inspiration.

Three words define his cuisine: sunny, for its vibrant colours; light, for its refined balance; and playful, for its unexpected presentations. The result is an experience driven by authenticity, emotion and the joy of sharing.