Chef Greg King a native of Asheville, NC began his career in the restaurant industry as a kitchen steward working his way through the ranks to Chef. Making his debut as Chef in the small rural town of Mineral Point, WI brewery, decided to move into a faster pasted environment in Madison at another larger brew pub with a great reputation to further his education.

Upon meeting Executive Chef Mario Maggi, an opportunity opened to explore northern Italian cuisine; Chef Maggi took him under his wing and trained King in the traditional Italian techniques. Working under Maggi for little over a year a long time friend asked for someone to head a restaurant in Dallas, Texas. Maggi then sent King to really explore his new found knowledge in Italian cuisine.

King then opened the restaurant known as Taverna Pizzeria & Risottoria where he became to operate a very successful kitchen. Catering to a local neighborhood scene of great food and lots of friends. Working with renowned restaurateur Alberto Lombardi became more and more proficient in the simplicity of true Italian cuisine, “keep it simple, fresh, and provide the best service around. Treat every guest as they were a guest in your home”. This was the motto Lombardi has used in the 35 years in all of his restaurants.

Returning to work with Chef Maggi on the coast of Florida 2 years later King, was a key player in opening a stunning 350 seat Trattoria. This was a 12 month project, after completion; King moved on to the Miami coast line working up and down the coast of Florida until returning to Wisconsin.  While working as a chef King and his wife Jennifer decided that it was time to put the years of knowledge to work for them selves and with the help of the team here at Bella Roma, want to welcome you to their home. 

“Great food, fun “family environment” at an affordable price” this is the motto we live by and look forward to being a part of the Stoughton family for a long time.