#22 - Francesca Proietti: Co-Owner of Compagnia Creativa

Wellness On The Rocks · Jan 12, 2026

Francesca Proietti grew up in Rome and moved to San Diego as a teenager. She began her hospitality career as a hostess in Little Italy, steadily working her way through the ranks to server and bartender. During her time at Rustic Root, Francesca competed in and won cocktail competitions, further establishing herself within the local bar community.

She is currently behind the bar at Dora Ristorante, La Jolla’s newest coastal Italian fine dining restaurant led by Accursio Lota, and also works at Youngblood, the acclaimed cocktail bar and speakeasy by Consortium Holdings.

Beyond the bar…