Daniel Semrani is the owner and chef at Gigi’s Pizzeria in Balmain, Sydney, renowned for its distinctive pizza that blends Roman and Neapolitan styles. Over a decade, Semrani meticulously refined his dough recipe, focusing on the scientific aspects to achieve the ideal balance of softness and crunch. His dedication has earned Gigi’s recognition in the 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific rankings, placing 33rd in 2023 and 29th in 2025.  Semrani’s expertise has attracted culinary figures like Jamie Oliver, who praised Gigi’s as offering some of the best pizza he’s ever had.