I lived in Italy for 18 mos and can attest that the private cooking class with Renato this week in Portland was fantastico! The dishes we made were simple but full of flavors, just like how I remember them in Italy. My son and his gf had a wonderful time and I am so thankful to have things worked out and Renato was available. Renato was fun, knowledgeable and passionate about cooking. He shared with us where to get the freshest and highest quality ingredients. He was so attentive to my son and his gf and engaged them in the process the whole time. With his bubbly personality and in-depth knowledge about cooking Italian food, he kept us entertained the whole time. My sisters are so jealous of me when they saw the pictures I post here. Of course the final dishes were really yummy. read more

Napoli, That's Amore - The first meal ever that my son cooked. Thank you Renato for being his teacher! - Caterers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have a wonderful dinner catered for my birthday. The food was fantastic Renalto did all the work and friends and family enjoyed all the food read more

Renato is a great chef, teacher and a very fun guy! He taught us to make gnocchi with bolognese sauce and meatballs with pomodoro sauce last night. He is very knowledgeable about Italian cuisine and cooking. All 6 of us were very involved and learned to make everything. He gave us a lesson about the different regions of Italy and the differences in the foods. He provides only the best level of ingredients- so his dinners are very tasty! read more

Napoli, That's Amore - Kate, Renato and Kellie - Caterers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Renato is amazing! This was such a fun experience, great food, and an excellent chef and person to lead this - he makes everything fun. I highly recommend Renato, and an evening with friends. We had a small group of 4 and I look forward to hiring him again in the future. 10/10, this was absolutely wonderful, and food was delicious! read more

We had such an amazing time with chef Renato! He was engaging, entertaining and every one from youngest (3 1/2) to oldest (85) was involved and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We all learned so much through his instruction and explanations. Completely hands on from start to finish. He was encouraging and also made us laugh. We had a "competition" which was a blast. Well worth the investment of time and money. It was an experience we'll remember and hopefully repeat. There was no rushing to be done, he takes his time, which allowed us to ask questions and really enjoy the moments. read more

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four hours of instruction, food, pasta, and laughter. What a blast and we are still talking about the evening. See you next summer Renato. XXOO read more

Napoli, That's Amore - Such a wonderful evening with wonderful neighbors. Renato showed us how to make our own delicious pastas and sauces. Now that's amore! - Caterers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I had the pleasure to do a dinner and a pizza class with Renato!! My first experience with Renato not only did he make us feel like Family, his fun bubbly energetic personality and his love for cooking and an Amazing cook WOW! For starters he made us zucchini boats, meat and cheese platter. Main dish was carbonara and dessert was tiramisu.. and WOW!!! Let me tell you never buying tiramisu at Costco. All these ingredients from his garden & meat and cheese's from his distributors. During the whole process talked to us the importance of fresh ingredients and of course All of us questioning him about Italy. I had an amazing time that I planned a pizza class. The reason I decided to do a pizza class was for my daughter since the previous time she didn't join us. We did a group of 7.. it was such a blast my daughter enjoyed making her own pizza and loved his personality. Renato made it SOOO fun that I can't wait to see him next summer. He is WORTH THE EXPERIENCE!!!!! When the night was done my daughter tells me ," Mom we have to go to Italy!!!!!! If any of you ever get the opportunity to meet Renato and you have kids do the pizza class! read more

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We had the absolute pleasure of hosting an Italian cooking class with Chef Renato. He came to our home, and we invited three other couples to join us. Some cook, some don't, but we all love good food. What an experience. From the moment he walked through the door, Chef Renato was the star of the show. He brought all the food and special equipment required. Everyone had a blast, Chef Renato educated us about each ingredient and kept us engaged with his entertaining personality. More importantly, we each took part in preparing every dish, giving the non cooks the confidence they could recreate the dishes at home. Hs recipes were simple, and brought out the subtle flavors of the ingredients. The food we prepared was amazing. His wine pairing recommendations were equally incredible. Cannot recommend a cooking class with Chef Renato highly enough. Weeks later, everyone is still raving about the experience. Date night, team building, or just want to know more about Italian cooking, book a class with Chef, you won't regret it. read more

If you're searching for a unique experience as a gift for someone special or you want to become a better cook - look no further! My boyfriend and I just finished our second cooking class with Renato. The first was a private pizza making class in our house that so wonderful I didn't think anything could compare. But we booked a group gnocchi making class a few weeks ago and it was a memorable night filled with wine, laughter, and some of the best food we've ever had. Renato provides everything for the evening and all you need is a willingness to learn. We showed up to his spacious and state-of-the-art kitchen, Renato immediately served us wine and appetizers he made from scratch, and then we spent the next few hours making four different types of gnocchi, each more delicious than the last. We cooked with a great couple visiting from California and had a blast connecting over stories and food. Renato's instruction is helpful and things move quickly in the kitchen but he's patient and hilarious. You're going to learn a lot about how to treat beautiful ingredients and about how to prepare a truly authentic Italian meal. read more

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I have now had two experiences with these wonderful people and Renato who is an extraordinary chef! First was a private multi course dinner with friends that was so much fun, delicious and exciting. The food was unique, special and included things many of us had not tried. We wanted to be surprised and we were - happily! The 2nd experience was with a online cooking class. This was so much fun and especially in winter of 2020 when we had to stay home. I learned so much from Renato and was able to share the experience with friends from our own houses. Highly recommend either of these experiences! read more

This was the best cooking class we've ever taken in Portland! Chef Renato is not just skilled at what he does but he is passionate and a great people person. I would highly recommend this to anyone! read more

Renato came to our home for a cooking lesson with my family, including my 7 year old son. He was AMAZING!!! The food was delicious (focaccia, caprese, olives, marinated salami, 2 pasta dishes). Renato patiently helped my son chop zucchini and mushrooms and knead the pasta dough. We had never made pasta before, but Renato made it fun and easy. Now my son wants to make it everyday. (He will have to live with disappointment.) Renato was very friendly and fun. The class also helped give my husband confidence that he can cook this delicious food on his own as well. Renato was so patient and taught us a lot about why we were doing certain steps, so we could understand better. I highly recommend Renato!!! read more

Napoli, That's Amore - We made this!!! Fettuccine with mushrooms. - Caterers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Amazing experience with Renato and his wife! We had him come cook at our air bnb for a bachelorette party and had a great time. Highly recommend! read more

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Renato is incredible. We booked him for a pizza making class and it was easily one of the greatest cooking experiences we've ever had. He brings a veritable bounty of beautiful, fresh ingredients and walks you step by step through the process of transforming them into some of the best pizza you'll ever taste. Throughout the lesson he teaches you about the history behind the dish and entertains you with jokes and excellent conversation. We will definitely be booking him in the future. You should too if you're at all interested in learning how to make delicious Italian cuisine. read more

Wow! Renato and Addriene know how to feed a hungry Familia! This is Not our first time Having Renato. We have been to several events that included Renato and his many culinary talents! Some including his whole family! Our children Generously gifted us an evening with Renato at our home. The aromas coming from my kitchen were AMAZING! His Gnocchis were to DIE for! It was an evening to remember for always. Do Not hesitate to invite Renato into your home for an Italian adventure..... you will never regret it! read more

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We had the opportunity to celebrate the 50th birthday for one of my best friends over the weekend. We had considered many different options for having a fun dinner, and we decided to book Chef Renato for the evening (several weeks in advance). What an amazing experience! Renato and Adrienne came to our home and brought everything needed to prepare an authentic Italian dinner. From the Appertivo to the Dolce and everything in between, we enjoyed a rollicking four hour feast of great food, wonderful wines, and laughter. This wasn't just food. This was a first-class experience that no restaurant can match! Chef Renato and Adrienne explain each dish, each wine, and share their stories of life in Italy. I would give it 10-stars if I could -- it was that good! read more

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Renato taught us to make Tiramisu and Gnocchi for my husbands birthday! He is SO friendly and knowledgable. He likes to encourage a little friendly cooking competition, which made things fun and allowed both of us to be very hands on and compare cooking styles with taste tests at the end. Oh and the food was DELICIOUS! read more

Chef Renato is nothing short of amazing! we have been lucky enough to have him every summer over the past 5 years, and his food never disappoints! He is extremely passionate about what he does from small classes to cooking dinner for you! Best experience ever! read more

My fiancé and I came to Portland for a weekend to celebrate her birthday. I didn't want to do the typical dinner restaurant thing so after some searching we came across his class. I surprised her with it. And when I spoke to renato before booking and I told him it was her birthday he offered to make his famous tiramisu. Sold. The class was a blast! We had wine. Cooked AMAZING gnocchi and had a blast. Renato is fun enthusiastic and energetic. We've been together for nearly three years now and this was both of our favorite date nights. Renato, thank you so much. You really helped make this trip incredibly special. Claire and Calvin, the other couple that cooked with us, were awesome too! We spent four hours there and the space where the kitchen is is beautiful. Again, thank you so much. I highly highly highly recommend this for a special night for couples. Can't wait to see you in Italy Renato! read more

A good friend recommended Renato to us, so we booked him for a special going away party for our daughter. The night exceeded everyone's expectations, and was such a great experience for all of us. We learned how to prepare gnocchi and two incredible sauces. The food was incredible, but the experience even better. A big group with ages 26-61, and everyone loved it. Renato left us with his recipes, which we have replicated 3 times (since the end of December)! I can't think of a better "experience" than our evening with this incredible chef (and personality)! Judy J read more

My girlfriends hired them for my bachelorette party and it was amazing!! Renato and his wife and so much fun and the food was incredible! I would recommend 100%! read more

This my best Italian culinary experience ever. Nothing else in the domestic United States can compare. No one can compare to Renato. I can't say enough about this experience. Ignore at your own peril read more

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Renato's passion for cooking and teaching really shine in his classes. He explained everything very clearly and his energy and love of Napoli was evident. If you love great food, learning new cooking skills, great conversation, and laughter, this class is for you! read more

Perfect evening with freshly prepared gourmet Italian cuisine. Chef Renato and his wife Adrienne were fun and entertaining, service and presentation were spot on, and most importantly, the food was amazing! Highly recommend! read more

Renato has it figured out. He is fun, educational, and one amazing cook. Our group of 8 did a team building activity with Renato and his lovely wife. We split up into two teams of 4 and had a cooking competition. The food and wine was extraordinary, and the directions on how to create a truly great dish were step by step and very easy to accomplish. read more

I set up a surprise private pizza class for my boyfriend with Renato and it was a total blast. He took 8 of us through the whole process, set up a friendly competition and made the time fly with some fun trivia and games. The pizza was great and we can't wait to try the recipe out on our own! He provided all of the ingredients and showed up at the house right on time. Would highly recommend! read more

We were lucky enough to have Renato Solpietro & Adrienne Davis cater our Thanksgiving this year. It was spectacular. We chose the top of his 4 menu categories, namely the Suite Multicourse option because we wanted the irrepressible Renato to have total freedom to create. He also offered to bring the wines which of course were all Italian and all very good. The Nero d'Avola and Brunello di Montalcino were particularly good. When we walked into the community room we had rented for the occasion, every visible surface was covered with platters of crostini including goat cheese and olive tapenade, and rolled up prosciutto, and skewers of mozzarella and cherry tomatoes etc. I should mention that we hadn't asked for it but Renato mentioned in his preview but there would be a "welcome Prosecco Aperitivo" and indeed a tray of flutes were waiting for us. I can't tell you how delightful it was to have all these details taken care of. I totally enjoyed myself. He then passed the turkey meatballs wrapped in thin lemon peel that he designed for the occasion, I believe, the only concession to traditional American Thanksgiving. Which was fine with us! After that he introduced course after course including sfoglia, a kind of savory strudel which he had filled with sausage (a recipe of his own device), another with mushrooms (my favorite), and a vegan one filled with among other things eggplant. I should mention that he really created two separate menus because we had a vegan/vegetarian family with us. He made a vegan version of every single dish!They were ecstatic. This is not a complete list of every course but we rolled through seafood risotto, baked Sea bass, and rabbit cacciatore and ended with panna cotta and chocolate salami. And at the conclusion his homemade Limoncello cremoso. Renato introduced every course and explained it to us in his exuberant way but didn't commandeer the conversation. He had asked us before hand if we wanted him to bring "an Italian singer" and we said yes, so midway through the proceedings a wonderful Calabrian singer named Andrea Aleghieri set up his guitar and mic and sang soulful Italian ballads in the background. It was just a huge amount of fun and everybody had a wonderful time. Really we didn't just get delizioso food, we got an event. As my brother said at the end, "What a boffo Thanksgiving!" read more

I had arranged for a private cooking lesson with Renato for my wife's Birthday celebration while we were visiting Portland. I had several special requests, like nice Oregon Wine Pairings, that he was more then gracious to accommodate. We made fresh pizza dough, fresh pasta dough, amazing zucchini appetizers, yummy pizza sauce, yummy pasta sauce, and it was all paired with a couple of nice Oregon Wines. Renato was a great teacher, very informative, instructive, and simply fun. The food was delicious. We have since made several of the dishes we learned from him as they are easy, simple recipes that we will use again and again. My wife and I have taken many cooking classes, all over the world, and by far our time with Renato was one of the best experiences overall. I feel like we became friends that evening and would love to meet up with him again whenever we visit Portland. I would highly recommend Renato, I really don't think you can do better. You won't be disappointed. read more

Renato cooked us an amazing meal and provided us with a wonderful experience along with his wife Adrienne. I would highly recommend them!

Amazing experience! He came to a client's home for an appreciation event and taught us how to make Gnocchi! I highly recommend for events, and party's or a fun date night! read more

Renato and his lovely wife made a special dinner even more special. Each course was more delicious than the last and he made it all look so easy. He clearly loves what he does and cares so much about the quality of his ingredients. His homemade limoncello was spectacular! Highly recommend! read more

Renato and his beautiful wife Adrienne have been our private chefs on two different occasions. It was truly a memorable evening in the privacy of our garden. The food is authentically Italian, wonderfully displayed on our plates, and explained in detail that which they are serving our guests. What a celebration! It's way better than taking everyone out to a restaurant . read more

We had a great time with Renato! Highly recommend if you're looking for a large group cooking class.

Can't say enough about this wonderful experience! Chef Renato is the best & created an amazing learning experience for our crazy group of ladies (friends since high school!) ... you will not be disappointed! read more

A genuinely nice person that jumps right in and becomes a part of your group. The food was nothing short of wonderful, which is amazing since we had quite a few cooking virgins preparing everything. I learned a ton and laughed a ton. read more

Renato's fun energy always makes for a fun cooking class for the cooking challenged like myself. His shared recipes inspired us that we can actually do it for our own families and enjoy the process at the same time. Best of all, Renato's generosity to help support our local school's auction with his cooking expertise was a definite added bonus! Thank you to Renato & to his lovely wife, Adrienne, for a delicious and fun event! read more

I attended a dinner party on Sunday that Chef Renato and team created. It was absolutely fabulous. Each course was delicious and unique. Chef explained each dish and its origin and where the ingredients were sourced. He even used fresh picked blackberries from his yard for one of the desserts! Yes ONE, there were three!! He is as entertaining as he is gifted and I wouldn't hesitate to have him cook for any event! read more

Our company leadership organized our Annual Holiday Party around Renato's Pizza class. I didn't know what to expect, but we all had a blast! Renato, pizza, wine and friends proved the perfect recipe for some holiday cheer. Thanks Renato! read more