The Genius Behind Miami's Mister 01 Pizza: Chef Renato Viola’s Untold Story

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 pizza Working 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 it Opening the first Mister 01 in a tiny office building with only 9 seats The iconic star-shaped pizza, stuffed ricotta crust, truffle oil & what makes their dough unique Building community-focused restaurants across Miami: Wynwood, Coconut Grove, Brickell & more Expanding to Texas, Atlanta… and now North Carolina (exclusive announcement!) The truth about entrepreneurship: hard work, consistency, and learning before leading How to stay present, grounded, and connected as a founder, chef, and father Chef Renato’s #1 advice for anyone starting something of their own Why Mister 01 Became a Miami Favorite Chef 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 & inspiration Locations Mentioned: Miami Beach Downtown Doral Brickell Wynwood Coconut Grove Texas, Atlanta Charlotte (coming soon!) 👇 Support the Show Make 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.