Joseph Farina

Background

About Joseph Farina

Chef Joe Farina is known for delighting diners with finely tuned versions of the Italian classics that brought notoriety to Chicago’s Italian neighborhood restaurants. He and his family crafted classic Italian recipes using local ingredients – a tradition that Chef Joe brings to Victory Italian. Farina’s specially-curated menu honors the Italian tradition of keeping food simple and the flavors shine through. Farina has honed his craft at the helm of Chicago’s most iconic restaurants, and he can be found at the area’s most prestigious “foodie” events, including Chicago Gourmet, Taste of Travel and The Grand Chef’s Experience. He is also a favorite culinary personality on Chicago’s television and radio networks, sharing his love of Italian cuisine with the Chicagoland area. Chef Farina delights his followers with classics and new innovations like his People’s Choice, Golden Rasher Award “Best Bacon Dish” pasta, winner at Chicago’s iconic Baconfest. In 2016, he founded the Victory Restaurant Group. Diners can enjoy his Chicago Italian creations at Victory Tap – South Loop, Victory Italian – River North, Victory Meat and Seafood – Elmhurst, Victory Italian – Oak Park,(October 2020) and Victory in a Minute - part of the new Hayden Hall dining experience in the Loop.