PizzAut, Social inclusion pizzeria in Cassina de' Pecchi, Italy
PizzAut is a pizzeria in Cassina de' Pecchi, near Milan, where pizza is made following Italian tradition and the kitchen and service team is made up of workers with autism. The restaurant uses local ingredients, and the team covers every step of the operation, from preparing the dough to serving guests at the table.
The restaurant opened in 2021 and was the first of its kind in Italy to build a complete employment model for people with autism within the restaurant sector. Since then, the project has opened a second location and has become a reference point for similar efforts elsewhere in the country.
The name PizzAut combines pizza with autism, making the restaurant's identity clear from the start. Guests dining here encounter a team that handles service with genuine focus and care, and the whole experience feels entirely natural.
The restaurant does not open every day, and hours vary depending on the day of the week, so it is worth checking ahead or consulting the website before visiting. The location is in a suburb of Milan, so arriving by car or combining public transport with a short walk works best.
PizzAut runs a training program that teaches young adults with autism not only restaurant skills but also practical abilities for daily life. Some graduates have gone on to work in other parts of the food and hospitality sector, well beyond the original location.
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