Chef Valerio Russo

Chef At Home in Viterbo

I am a chef with a beautiful family who believed me for what I do in particular to my wife a thank you. I have 26 years of experience in the field, working abroad such as England, Spain ,Germany and Saudi Arabia. Always worked at the best restaurants, hotels and super luxury cruise ships. With chef with Michelin stars * / ***. I work to always improve myself, I consider myself lucky to have made food for important person like a presidents of state and private families of any nationality. I like to do what I do ..

For me, cooking is...

Art, Music, Love, Passion.

I learned to cook at...

Home my grandmother and my mother's. To then sign up for the hotel school and work in the field of restaurants and luxury 5* hotels.

A cooking secret...

To use seasonal ingredients and from trusted manufacturers.

My menus

Tradizione

STARTER

All inclusive

Caprese salad , Tomato’s and mozzarella

Mix bruschetta

Mix cold cut

FIRST COURSE

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Ravioli butter and sage

Ravioli Ricotta Cheese and Spinach with fresh tomato’s datterini sauce and Stracciatella cheese

Creamy gnocchi with pumpkin and ricotta salata

MAIN COURSE

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Filetto di orata con salsa mediterranea capperi pomodori basilico e olive nere , con lattuga romana arrosto

Baked chicken with rosemary and roasted potatoes

Chicken cacciatora

Pork sir loin cooked sous vide with roast potato

DESSERT

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Classic tiramisu

Lemon cake with lemon cream

Local Selection Experience

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Red prawns mazzara del vallo with mango purea and lemon zest

Tuna tartar with mango sauce

Marinated salmon roll and Philadelphia

Sicilian cuscus salad with vegetables (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Purple cabbage risotto and red shrimp tartare from Mazzara del Vallo

Ravioli Ricotta Cheese and Spinach with tomato datterini sauce and Stracciatella cheese (vegetarian)

Tonnarelli cacio e pepe e tartufo

MAIN COURSE

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Arista al profumo di erbe e purea di patate

Sea bream with basil mashed potato

Avocado salad (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Moretta ( chocolate sponge cake and Nutella and cream )

Classic tiramisu

Cheesecake

Panna cotta mix berry’s

BBQ Indulgence Experience

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Potato cake mushroom and chees fonde

Mix bruschetta

Mixed cold cuts and cheeses with jams and honey

FIRST COURSE

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Ravioli butter and sage

Tagliatelle mushrooms sauce

Ravioli di ricotta e spinaci e crema di zucca e ricotta salata

Creamy gnocchi with pumpkin and ricotta salata

MAIN COURSE

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Pork filet with caramelised carrot and saffron mashed potato

Sea bream with basil mashed potato

Baked chicken with rosemary and roasted potatoes

Chicken cacciatora

DESSERT

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Classic cake (. B-Day )

Ocean Elegance Experience

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Tuna tartar with eggplant caponata basil and balsamic pearls

Marinated salmon roll and Philadelphia

Sicilian cuscus salad with vegetables (vegetarian)

FIRST COURSE

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Purple cabbage risotto and red shrimp tartare from Mazzara del Vallo

Tagliatelle shrimps and freash tomato’s

Gnocchi tomato and mozzarella (vegetarian)

Ravioli ripieni di Astice e burro al limone

MAIN COURSE

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King Prawns In arrabbiata sauce

Sea bream with basil mashed potato

Fried Calamari

Avocado salad (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Moretta

Classic tiramisu

Classic cake (. B-Day )

The Art of Mediterranean Cuisine

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Caprese salad , Tomato’s and mozzarella (vegetarian)

Panzanella and bufalo mozzarella cheese (vegetarian)

Mix bruschetta

Mix cheese and jam

Mix cold cuts

FIRST COURSE

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Ravioli di ricotta e spinaci con salsa di datterini arrosto menta e stracciatella

Cannelloni Ricotta and spinaci tomato sauce and becamella

Gnocchi alla sorrentina

Creamy gnocchi with pumpkin and ricotta salata

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken cacciatora

Arista di maiale cottura sous vide con purea di patate allo zafferano

Pork belly roll ( Italian porchetta )

Pork stew with chestnut

DESSERT

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Classic tiramisu

Babà

Cannoli siciliani

Garment

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Potato cake and chees fonde

Beef tart and marinated egg

FIRST COURSE

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Gnocchi al pesto Genovese (vegetarian)

Ravioli Ricotta and Spinach with tomato and stracciatella Cheese (vegetarian)

Ravioli butter and sage

Ravioli Chianina meet and mushroom cardoncelli with cacio e pepe e tartufo

MAIN COURSE

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Pork filet with caramelised carrot and saffron mashed potato

Pork tenderloin with crispy guanciale and saffron mashed potato

Sea bream with basil mashed potato

DESSERT

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Moretta

Lemon cake with lemon cream

Torta crema diplomatica

BBQ Mediterranean Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Caprese salad , Tomato’s and mozzarella (vegetarian)

Tortino di patate e funghi

FIRST COURSE

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Ravioli butter and sage

Creamy Gnocchi with truffle

Ravioli di ricotta e spinaci con salsa di datterini arrosto menta e stracciatella

Tonnarelli cacio e pepe e tartufo

MAIN COURSE

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Baked chicken with rosemary and roasted potatoes

Pollo alla cacciatora

Filetto di maiale cotto a bassa temperatura con purea allo zafferano

Filetto di orata con salsa mediterranea capperi pomodori basilico e olive nere , con lattuga romana arrosto

DESSERT

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Classic tiramisu

Torta al limone

Torta crema diplomatica e frutti di bosco

Curated Mediterranean Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Tuna tartar with eggplant caponata basil and balsamic pearls

Carpaccio Di salmone purea di avocado e zest di limone e arancia

FIRST COURSE

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Risotto hai 3 pomodori e acqua di cozze con gambero

Risotto hai frutti di mare

Risotto con centrifuga di cavolo viola e gamberone

MAIN COURSE

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Filetto di maiale cotto a bassa temperatura con purea allo zafferano

Filetto di orata con salsa mediterranea capperi pomodori basilico e olive nere , con lattuga romana arrosto

DESSERT

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Torta di limone

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Chef Valerio's reviews

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Valerio cooked for us twice on our trip to Tuscany . On both occasions the food & presentation were truly outstanding . Those two meals were the highlight of our stay in Italy . He and Anna explained every dish and it was clear to see their passion and skill as it was evident in every dish. Wonderful !

Chef Valerio and Anna were wonderful. They prepared a beautiful menu that catered to gluten free, dairy free and shellfish allergy needs. The food was so delicious thanks in part to using the freshest products from their personal garden and local farmers. A fun fact is Chef Valerio was CDC for a Thomas Keller restaurant and worked for the king of Saudi Arabia - his expertise and professionalism shined brightly the whole night. We only wish we booked him for more dinners at our apartment! We hope our paths cross again soon.

Valerio and Anna cooked for our family of 16 on our second night at the villa. We were in Montalcino for my niece's wedding. It was the best meal of the week, which is saying something in Tuscany. They started us with a spread of mixed cold cuts and cheeses with jams and honey, alongside classic caprese tomatoes and mozzarella so good they didn't need much else. Then handmade ricotta-and-spinach ravioli in a fresh datterini tomato sauce with stracciatella, followed by chicken cacciatora for the main. Anna had told us the tiramisù was her specialty, and she was right. It's the best we've ever had, and honestly, reason enough on its own to go back. What stuck with us as much as the food was the two of them. Anna and Valerio stayed, talked with us, and made the night feel like dinner with friends rather than a vendor transaction. We exchanged contact info by the end and genuinely hope to see them again. If you're near Montalcino/Val d'Orcia and want one night worth building the trip around, book them. Cooking a full multi-course meal this good for 16 people is a different job than cooking for 4, and they made it look easy.

Incredible food, experience and we LOVED everything! It was PERFECT! Highlight of our trip!

We couldn’t have been happier with our experience. From the very beginning, Chef Valerio and Chef Anna were incredibly friendly, professional, and easy to work with. The menu proposal they created was so well thought out and perfectly aligned with our tastes that we didn’t need to make a single adjustment. They prepared more than enough delicious food for our group of 11, and every dish was a hit with our guests. What impressed us even more was their flexibility and responsiveness. When our original plans had to be canceled at short notice due to the weather forecast, they quickly stepped in and organized a live tiramisu and Aperol-making class, which turned out to be a wonderful addition to our wedding celebrations and was greatly appreciated by everyone. The entire experience felt warm, personal, and heartfelt. Despite not having had a tasting beforehand, the food matched our preferences perfectly. Our guests loved both the food and the atmosphere they created. Thank you so much Valerio and Anna for helping make our wedding so special. We would wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone looking for an exceptional chef and a truly memorable experience.

Valerio and Anna were absolutely amazing. They were so thoughtful from the set-up to the clean up and gave us a really special night. The food was beautiful and delicious and we were wowed the entire time. I’d recommend them to anyone looking for a really gorgeous and one-of-a-kind experience. We would book them again and again if we could!

We had the pleasure of arranging this private dining experience for one of our clients through Take a Chef, and the feedback we received was nothing short of exceptional. From our initial enquiry through to the event itself, Valerio was an absolute pleasure to work with. Communication was prompt, professional, and seamless throughout the planning process, giving us complete confidence that our client was in excellent hands. The dinner for 12 guests in Rome exceeded all expectations. Our client was delighted with the experience and spoke highly of the outstanding quality of the food, the beautiful presentation, and the impeccable service. Every detail was executed flawlessly, creating a truly memorable evening for all involved. We would have no hesitation in recommending Valerio and look forward to working with him again in the future. A fantastic experience from start to finish.

Valerio and his wife Anna took exceptional care of us from start to finish. Leading up to our dinner Valerio was in communication lining up every detail. The menu selections were perfectly balanced and beautifully presented. Anna surprised us with an unexpected starter that literally was a work of art. Most importantly the flavors were exceptional. Our dinner focused on Roman dishes and learning the history and details of each recipe was very informative and interesting. One important note is that my wife is Celiac so requires a gluten free experience. She was able to enjoy every dish all the way thru the exceptional gluten free chocolate cream cake. We would love to do another dinner with Valerio and Anna in the future.

There are meals you enjoy, and then there are meals that become part of the memory of a place forever. What Chef Valerio Russo and Chef Ana created for our family was one of the finest private dining experiences we have ever had anywhere in the world. The evening was a celebration for my parents’ 80th birthdays, and from the very beginning, Valerio and Ana made it feel deeply personal and special. They prepared and served an extraordinary four-course meal for 11 people with a level of grace, organization, and attention to detail that was truly impressive. The night started with a surprise Aperol Spritz served outside the monastery at sunset, immediately setting the tone for what became an unforgettable evening. Every course was executed with the level of care, creativity, and precision you would expect from a Michelin-starred restaurant. Their preparation, timing, presentation, and warmth were absolutely exceptional. The meal began with a beautifully reimagined panzanella salad paired with incredibly fresh mozzarella that had been made the very morning of our dinner. It was vibrant, elegant, and perfectly balanced. The handmade pappardelle with freshly foraged mushrooms, gathered by Ana herself, was extraordinary. Earthy, rich, and deeply comforting while still refined. The rosemary and fennel roasted chicken was perfectly cooked, fragrant, and accompanied by roasted potatoes that achieved that elusive perfect caramelization that great chefs make look effortless. Dessert was a stunning Italian chocolate layer cake served with fresh whipped cream and strawberries, which somehow managed to feel both decadent and celebratory without being overly heavy. What elevated the evening even further was Valerio and Ana themselves. They were engaging, warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely joyful to spend time with. It never felt transactional. It felt like being welcomed into the culinary world of two people who truly love what they do and care deeply about creating meaningful experiences for others. We have eaten at many exceptional restaurants over the years, including Michelin-starred establishments, and I can say without hesitation that this experience belonged in that company. It was thoughtful, soulful, technically flawless cooking presented with generosity and heart. Thank you, Valerio and Ana, for giving our family a memory we will cherish for the rest of our lives.

Chef Valerio and his wife Anna were fantastic. They prepared a dinner for my family of 9. They made the evening one of the highlights of our trip to Rome. I would recommend them to the most discriminating of clients.

Chef Valerio and his wife/chef Anna were amazing and friendly. The food was incredible. We will certainly call on them again.

Chef Valerio and his wife Anna did an incredible job and they had to cook for 16 people with less than ideal kitchen equipment and space in our airbnb. The food was amazing and the timing was impeccable. The dinner was a highlight for most of the group from the whole trip, especially the lemon cake made by Anna! I will be dreaming about that cake. They also included some nice touches like a pizza and aperol spritz before dinner and a candle and sparkler on the cake for my birthday. He also made it very easy to tailor the menu to suite myself and my group and had great communication leading up to the dinner. I would highly recommend Chef Valerio for an authentic taste of Italy!

Chef Valerio and Chef Anna were absolutely amazing, and dinner was incredible. It felt more like we were having a night in with friends than an experience with chefs. The chefs prepared welcome spritz and appetizers for us before dinner by the windows of our villa! They were very professional and guided us through each dish, explaining each element and including homemade touches throughout. In between courses they were warm and welcoming and made friendly conversation with us. They were wonderful and I would absolutely recommend them both for anyone looking for a stunning dinner in the heart of Rome. Grazie Mille Chef Valerio and Chef Anna.

Valerio really helped to make my mum and dad’s 50th wedding anniversary truly memorable. From the very start, he was communicative and helpful and went the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect for our celebration. On the day, he was ahead of time, really professional and made everyone feel totally relaxed and at ease. The food was just sublime. It was presented beautifully and there was plenty left to enjoy afterwards. Valerio even brought special anniversary celebration decorations for my parents and prepared spritzers for everyone. My family loved him and his partner and will remember the magic they created for a long time to come.