About Lucio:

Lucio Zanon is a distinguished Italian entrepreneur with more than 40 years of experience in the international hospitality industry, beginning his career in the late 1970s as a bartender in Venice before becoming a sommelier at the iconic Cecconi’s in London. His expertise in luxury service led him to help open and manage renowned establishments around the world, including Harry’s Bar in Venice, Cipriani locations in New York and Buenos Aires, 55 Wall Street, the Rainbow Room, and Casa Tua in Miami and Aspen.

He is also the co-owner of two historic Venetian institutions—Graspo de Ua and Taverna la Fenice—both frequented by distinguished global leaders including U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, and Italian Presidents Carlo Azeglio Ciampi and Giorgio Napolitano.

Today, Lucio brings his family’s legacy to Coral Gables with Tullio, created alongside his son, Sebastiano.

About Sebastiano:

Sebastiano Zanon brings a modern sensibility to the family’s Venetian heritage. With a deep passion for wine, mixology, and personalized service, he works to ensure every guest’s experience feels like a couple of hours spent in Italy.

His career includes managing notable Coral Gables restaurants such as Portosole, Zucca, and Enoteca La Centrale in Brickell, where he honed his approach to refined yet welcoming hospitality. He is also the founder of SZ Hospitality Events, his personal event company known for crafting elevated, bespoke dining moments.

Inspired by his grandfather Tullio—celebrated in Venice as the “jeweler of seafood”—and guided by his father Lucio’s decades of international expertise, Sebastiano continues the Zanon family legacy through Tullio, honoring three generations devoted to the art of hospitality.