The Genius Behind Miami's Mister 01 Pizza: Chef Renato Viola’s Untold Story
The Genius Behind Miami's Mister 01 Pizza: Chef Renato Viola’s Untold Story  
Podcast: Stay Tranquilo
Published On: Wed Nov 19 2025
Description: Good morning, ¡Buenos Días! Welcome back to another episode of Cafecito y Croquetas, brought to you by Stay Tranquilo and H&CO.Today we’re joined by a very special guest — Chef Renato Viola, the Founder & Mastermind behind Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza, one of Miami’s most loved and fastest-growing pizza brands.In this episode, we dive deep into Chef Renato’s incredible journey — from a small town near the Amalfi Coast to becoming a nationally recognized chef in the United States through the prestigious O-1 Visa. His story is one of passion, family, discipline, and a relentless commitment to quality.🍕 What We Cover in This Episode:Chef Renato’s childhood in South Italy & how his mother inspired his love for pizzaWorking in kitchens at 11 years old and learning from Italian “maestri pizzaioli”The real meaning behind the O-1 Visa and how Renato became the first pizza chef to earn itOpening the first Mister 01 in a tiny office building with only 9 seatsThe iconic star-shaped pizza, stuffed ricotta crust, truffle oil & what makes their dough uniqueBuilding community-focused restaurants across Miami: Wynwood, Coconut Grove, Brickell & moreExpanding to Texas, Atlanta… and now North Carolina (exclusive announcement!)The truth about entrepreneurship: hard work, consistency, and learning before leadingHow to stay present, grounded, and connected as a founder, chef, and fatherChef Renato’s #1 advice for anyone starting something of their ownWhy Mister 01 Became a Miami FavoriteChef Renato shares how he balances Italian quality with Miami culture — from using imported Italian ingredients to adapting flavors for the community. The result? A one-of-a-kind pizza experience with world-class hospitality.This Episode Is For You If You Love:✔️ Miami food culture✔️ Pizza (especially artisan pizza)✔️ Entrepreneurial journeys✔️ Immigrant stories of grit and success✔️ Conversations filled with passion, authenticity & inspirationLocations Mentioned:Miami BeachDowntown DoralBrickellWynwoodCoconut GroveTexas, AtlantaCharlotte (coming soon!)👇 Support the ShowMake sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more Miami stories, inspiring guests, and cafecito-fueled conversations.Follow us on Instagram: @staytranquilo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.