Stefano Zarrella Biography: Age, Brother, Net Worth, Cookbook, Height, Parents, TV Shows, Girlfriend

Stefano Zarrella, is a German-Italian influencer, food blogger, cookbook author, and television personality known for his engaging culinary content on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

As the younger brother of singer and TV presenter Giovanni Zarrella, he has carved out his own niche by sharing accessible Italian recipes and lifestyle posts, amassing over 1.8 million followers by 2025.

His television appearances, including Let’s Dance (2024) and his own show SAT.1-Fertiggerichte-Check (2025), along with his bestselling cookbooks, have solidified his reputation as a dynamic figure in German media and cuisine.

Profile

• Full Name: Stefano Zarrella
• Stage Name: Stefano Zarrella
• Born: 9 December, 1990
• Age: 34 years old
• Birthplace: Hechingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• Nationality: German-Italian
• Occupation: Influencer, Food Blogger, Cookbook Author, Television Personality
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Bruno Zarrella, Clementina Zarrella
• Siblings: Giovanni Zarrella, Maria Zarrella
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Stefano Zarrella was born on December 9, 1990, in Hechingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, grew up in a close-knit Italian-German family, the youngest of three children to Bruno and Clementina Zarrella.

His parents, who immigrated from Italy in the 1960s, ran an Italian restaurant, fostering his passion for cooking. Alongside his siblings, Giovanni and Maria, he was raised bilingual in German and Italian.

Stefano completed his Abitur (high school diploma) at Gymnasium Hechingen in 2011. He is of German-Italian ethnicity, and his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Stefano Zarrella began his career in 2012 by launching an Instagram account focused on Italian-inspired cooking videos, drawing from family recipes learned in his parents’ restaurant.

His approachable recipes and charismatic style quickly gained traction, building a following of over 1.8 million by 2025. He expanded to TikTok and YouTube, producing content that blends culinary tutorials with comedy, often featuring friends like singer Pietro Lombardi.

His early work also included managing an influencer agency and organizing events, as well as serving as an artist manager for Lombardi.

In 2023, Zarrella released his debut cookbook, Unglaublich lecker: 60 einfache Rezepte für jeden Tag, which topped the Spiegel Bestseller list.

That same year, he appeared in the comedy film Trauzeugen and voiced the character Ciccio in Disney’s Luca (2021). He also guest-starred as himself in RTL’s Unter uns and substituted for chef Armin Roßmeier on ZDF-Fernsehgarten.

In 2024, he competed on Let’s Dance Season 17, finishing tenth with professional dancer Mariia Maksina, showcasing his passion for dance. His growing television presence highlighted his versatility beyond social media.

In 2025, Stefano Zarrella launched his first solo television project, SAT.1-Fertiggerichte-Check, a four-episode primetime show where he tests and improves ready-made meals with nutritionist Stephan Lück.

His second cookbook, Unglaublich schnell: 60 schnelle Rezepte für den Feierabend (2024), also became a bestseller. He continues to engage his audience with regular social media content, often involving his parents, and remains a prominent food influencer.

His authentic blend of culinary expertise and entertainment has made him a beloved figure in German media.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @stefanozarrella
• Facebook Handle: Stefano Zarrella
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Stefano Zarrella, maintains a private personal life, and was previously engaged to former Germany’s Next Topmodel contestant Romina Palm, but the couple ended their two-year engagement in early 2023.

He is currently single and has no children. Based in Cologne, he remains close to his family, frequently featuring his parents in his cooking videos and sharing moments with his brother Giovanni and sister-in-law Jana Ina Zarrella.

Net Worth

Stefano Zarrella has an estimated net worth of $1 million USD, primarily earned through his work as a food influencer, cookbook author, and television personality.

His income sources include Instagram campaigns, reportedly earning around €5,000 per post, book sales from his two Spiegel Bestseller cookbooks, and revenue from his cooking box sales.

Further earnings come from television appearances, including Let’s Dance, ZDF-Fernsehgarten, and his SAT.1-Fertiggerichte-Check show, as well as his role in Trauzeugen and voice work for Luca.