Throughout his 30+ year career, Claudio Aprile has worked in some of the most renowned kitchens around the globe. His time spent with Bali Sugar in London, England, earned him outstanding reviews as a young executive chef where he received local and international critical acclaim.
Aprile’s first restaurant, Colborne Lane, opened to immediate success. Colborne Lane was lauded as one of the best restaurants in the world and Aprile was named one of the most innovative chefs working in Canada. With Colborne Lane offering beautifully crafted, precisely plated cuisine, Aprile switched gears in 2010 by opening Origin. An open kitchen format restaurant offering fast, fresh and accessible food to guests who were seated right across from the chef. Toronto Life and Now magazine voted Origin the #1 restaurant in Toronto.
In 2019, Aprile worked with the team at Liberty Group to consult on a new concept, Xango. Focusing on Asian and Latin American Cuisine, the restaurant received outstanding reviews and attention from local and international media. In addition to being an internationally renowned Chef, Aprile is also known for serving as a judge on CTV’s culinary competition MasterChef Canada since 2014.
