The Chef, Marco Monnanni

Marco Monnanni, Chef and Partner of Bacco Trattoria, taps into ages of ancestral Italian cooking.  Each time Chef Marco is in the kitchen, he brings a rich love of the cuisine that he has so skillfully learned through the years.  Born in Rome, Central Italy, Monnanni was a restaurant apprentice at age 14 in Rome, making fresh pasta and other specialities by hand; he later attended hotel school in Verona, Italy.  

Monnanni's creative talent drew him to restaurants in northern and southern Italy.  Chef Monnanni honed his skills in international kitchens in Switzerland, Germany and later in New York City and Las Vegas.  He also was chef and partner at Antica Roma, Pane e Vino and Acqua Pazza in Boulder, Colorado.  A man with a sweet smile, Monnanni speaks Italian, English and Spanish and has a passion for skiing.

The Manager, Jason Copeland

Jason Copeland, a military son, spent much of his youth on the road with various stops in the Southeast and Midwest. Starting in high school, he was lucky enough to begin his travels abroad and enjoy learning about different cultures. At the University of Tennessee a degree in geography furthered his interest in world affairs. Representing the university's hotel and restaurant program he was able to travel extensively throughout Asia and expand his desire to work with international cuisine. An after college backpacking trip covering most of Europe, and way too long according to his mother, is when Jason fell in love with Italy. With another return trip to Roma and Toscana last year, his passion for Italian food and wine has become his career. With ten years in the restaurant and hospitality business now, he has found some of the best of Italy in Boulder, Colorado.

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Together Chef Monnanni and Owners Leslie Young, Tom Leovic and Melissa McKay have combined to create Bacco Trattoria, a unique restaurant offering a relaxed atmosphere and authentic Italian food and beverage. The decor is soft and traditional, but still carries a theme of Italian culture. Boulder is a city known for its trendy atmosphere and we compliment that with our unique Mozzarella Bar, one of the few open in the United States. We pride ourselves in bringing the first one to the city and reinforcing the culture that is Boulder, Colorado. 

We invite you to come and experience for yourself, our unique celebration of Italy.