Andre Ursini Biography – Andre Ursini Wiki
Andre Ursini is a chef from South Australia. Initially a project manager, he was cast in the first season of MasterChef Australia and comes back in 2025 for the seventeenth season of MasterChef Australia – Back to Win Concept.
Following the competition (season 1), he opened Andre’s Cucina & Polenta Bar, which became an Adelaide dining institution for about 10 years before closing its doors.
South Australia, Adelaide chef Andre has launched three more successful venues – Orso, Lost Phoenix Farm and Villetta Porcini – alongside other business ventures.
Andre Ursini Age
As of 2025, the Adelaide based chef is 43 years old.
Andre Ursini Wife
He married his wife, Hana in 2014. Their wedding took place at Kingsbrook Estate. They have three children.
Andre Ursini MasterChef
Andre Ursini is a contestant in the 17th season of MasterChef – Back to Win Concept.
He contests in the show alongside other 23 contestants; Alana Lowes, Audra Morrice, Beau Cook, Ben Macdonald, Callum Hann, Cath Collins, Darrsh Clarke, Declan Cleary, Depinder Chhibber, Jamie Fleming, Jimmy Wong, Laura Sharrad, Matt Hopcraft, Pete Campbell, Rhiannon Anderson, Rue Mupedzi, Samira El Khafir, Sarah Todd, Savindri Perera, Snezana Calic, Steph De Sousa, Theo Loizou, and Tim Bone.
Following the announcement of the contestants in the season, e wrote on an Instagram post, “2010 It all started here! At 28 years of age, with no experience and straight off the set of @masterchefau series 1, Andre’s Cucina & Polenta Bar was born. An anomaly of a restaurant, so different that it will forever be inimitable. We struck a chord with Adelaide diners and soon became an institution—not only for our patrons but also for the amazing staff culture that nurtured so many through tough times. A wild and passionate team of young crew members doing something unique, we recognized that nowadays there isn’t much true originality in our culture. This little place was genuinely unique.
Soon after opening, we received high praise from significant critics and awarded many meaningful accolades. This little rocket ship restaurant was fueled by a passion for Italian food and celebration of culture. Although we closed in 2020, I went on to develop @orsokensington @lostphoenixfarm @vporcini ushering in a new era. While I still hear from people who miss the Polenta Bar, I remind them that all good things must eventually come to an end. Though we have all gone our separate ways, Hana and I will forever be thankful to @roshirodkar patty @mauro.gulli @navinder @kanite37 @calstueybish @andi_salad
The ideas for Andre’s Cucina & Polenta Bar were born through cooking on Masterchef series 1 and for that, I am grateful. Now, after 16 years, I am heading back into the fray of @masterchefau to dance again with the magic of culinary arts.
While I’m away, the number one person who is the very foundation of our success is @hanaursini holding it all down like a true hero and superwoman X.”
Andre Ursini Family
The Australian chef is a father of three.
Andre Ursini Instagram
His Instagram handle is @andreursinicooks.
