Pizza enthusiasts in Bay Harbor Islands, get ready to indulge in extraordinary pizza, as renowned pizzeria Mister O1 announces the grand opening of its newest space, located at 1065 95th Street, Bay Harbor Islands.
With its roots deeply embedded in the art of pizza-making, Mister O1 takes pride in its unique approach to creating culinary masterpieces, always focusing on the quality and consistency that are the hallmarks of founder and chef Renato Viola’s critically acclaimed pizza.
With more than 13 locations in buzzing cities across Florida, Texas, and even an international presence in Spain and Saudi Arabia, Mister O1’s dedication to crafting exceptional and inventive pizzas using a delicate, thin and crispy crust made with a light dough (which is prepared and rests for a minimum of 72 – 96 hours to naturally leaven) is on full display.
The result is a delightful harmony of flavors, where premium ingredients (almost all are sourced directly from Italy) meld together to create a taste sensation that has garnered national recognition. In 2021, Mister O1 was named “best pizza” in Florida by Food & Wine magazine.
It received an impressive rating of 8.9 by Barstool Sports’ pizza aficionado Dave Portnoy, and its flagship location in Miami Beach is recommended in Florida’s MICHELIN Guide.
Along with the exciting opening of the new Bay Harbor space, the burgeoning brand has plans for additional locations, including West Boca Raton, Orlando and Naples.
Viola’s passion for pizza has captured the hearts and taste buds of pizza lovers throughout the many neighborhoods his popular brand serves.
Born into a family where food was the cornerstone of their culture, Viola’s culinary journey began at a young age in Italy.
Growing up in South Italy, a town renowned for its rich gastronomic heritage, he developed a deep appreciation for the traditional flavors and techniques of Italian cuisine.
Inspired by his mother’s love for cooking and baking, Viola embarked on a lifelong pursuit to perfect the art of pizza-making.
At the young age of 11, he began honing his talent by taking on a job at a local pizzeria where he watched the pizza chefs in action, spinning the pizza dough in the air.
By the age of 18, Viola’s own pizza creations and acrobatic pizza skills started winning competitions including placing first at the World Championship of Acrobatic Pizza in Monte Carlo in 2004.
It was at this time that Renato began developing the light dough he still uses on his pizzas today. Viola’s career took an additionally fortuitous turn when he moved to Miami under the O-1 Visa category, reserved for those with “extraordinary artistic ability” of internationally acclaimed fame.
Once settled in the Magic City, he opened the first location of Mister O1 in 2014 at 1680 Michigan Avenue with his business partner Umberto Mascagni.
Since then, Mister O1 has grown to 12 locations in the United States and two locations overseas.
The pizzeria brand has become synonymous with Chef Renato’s signature pizzas that are star-shaped with a pouch of ricotta cheese in each of the eight points — an innovation that many other Italian eateries have since imitated.
The menu features 13-inch traditional and specialty pizzas as well as calzones, salads, and an antipasto and burrata bar. Signature “Extraordinary Pizzas” are served as 13-inch pizzas with standout flavor selections such as the award-winning Star Luca, a star-shaped pizza filled with ricotta cheese, spicy salami calabrese, mozzarella, Italian tomato sauce, basil; Coffee Paolo made with Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola blue cheese, natural honey, coffee, and spicy salami calabrese; and Claudio, made with Italian tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh burrata Stracciatella cheese, white truffle oil, and basil. Gluten-free crust and vegan cheese options are also available, for a fully inclusive dining experience.
Mister O1’s Bay Harbor location is located at 1065 95th Street, Bay Harbor Islands, Fla. 33154. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, please visit www.mistero1.com or call (786) 886-3178. Follow Mister O1 on Instagram and Facebook.