Chef Michael Vincent Ferreri moved to Philadelphia in 2011 where he worked for acclaimed chefs such as Jose Garces at Tinto, Michael Solomonov at Zahav, and Joey Baldino at Zeppoli. It was at Zeppoli that the seed of Ferreri’s love affair with treating beautiful ingredients simply started to blossom into his expression of Modern Sicilian Cuisine. In 2019 Ferreri was named among Philadelphia’s Star Chefs Rising Stars. In 2021 Esquire named Irwin’s as one of the Best New Restaurants in America. Just a year later in 2022, Bon Appetit recognized Irwin’s as one of the top 10 Best New Restaurants. Chef Michael Vincent Ferreri’s cuisine celebrates the bounty of the sea and the farmers that harvest the best of their terroir. Ferreri is thrilled to find a home at Irwin’s, and to showcase his love for natural wine. The menu highlights seafood, hand made pasta, and the traditions of Sicily.
