I am a professional Chef with more than 40 years of experience in the culinary world, all over many Countries. I am actually based in Secaucus-NJ where I manage with my partner Matteo, another talented Italian chef, my own consulting company. In Italy I have been working in my restaurant for 17 years where I was awarded of my first MICHELIN STAR in 2007; I have also been executive chef in the best Kosher restaurant in the NY area. I am really fond of fine dining and high end food. Do not focus only on the first menu I’m proposing you, be more pretentious and ask for more options, I have many other ideas to suggest, TU VO FA L’AMERICANO, SOUL, COME WITH ME, WELCOME TO ITALY are only a small part of them. True Italian hospitality represents to me a must!

For me, cooking is...

Art... Passion... Technique, everything!

I learned to cook at...

Some of the best 2/3 michelin stars in Europe

A cooking secret...

Respecting all the ingredients, all of them!

My menus

TU VO’ FA L’AMERICANO

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Burrata caprese salad, three consistences of tomatoes, sicilian oregano, extra virgin olive oil

Clams Casino, little neck clams, Canadian bacon, garlic paprika butter, Italian bread crumbs

Beef meatballs in Sunday sauce

FIRST COURSE

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Truffle ravioli and Champagne creamy sauce

Black ink home made tagliolini with seafood spicy sauce

Rigatoni with pork sausage and vodka sauce

MAIN COURSE

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"My" chicken parmigiana, tomato sauce, parmigiano reggiano cheese, Burrata cheese

Branzino guazzetto Marechiaro, garlic olive oil, bay scallops, light tomato broth

Braised short ribs in red wine, mashed truffle potatoes

DESSERT

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Italian cheese cake in the jar, seasonal fruit coulis or chocolate sauce

A modern caramel chocolate mousse, Maldon sea salt, raspberries

Flan caramel, black berries

Soul

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Tuna tartare, mashed avocado, zucchini salad, maldon sea salt. (GF)

"My" eggplant parmigiana, tomato sauce, parmigiano reggiano cheese, mozzarella

Beef tenderloin carpaccio, parmigiano cheese, bone marrow pepper sauce and hazelnuts. (GF)

FIRST COURSE

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Risotto Milanese, saffron, carrots, onions, celery, white wine

Gnocchi alla romana, semolina, milk, pecorino and 24 months parmigiano reggiano cheese

Spaghetto al limone, lemon zeste and leaves, provolone cheese, extra virgin olive oil

MAIN COURSE

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Organic chicken under the brick, Yukon gold potatoes, chicken reduction

Red snapper on livornese sauce, anchovies, tomato sauce, capers, oregano

DESSERT

All inclusive

Panna cotta and red fruit "coulis", heavy cream, egg whites, red fruits, balsamic vinegar

Ti-ra-mi-su in the jar

COME WITH ME!

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Artichoke romana style, spicy mayo, black truffle, extra virgin olive oil. (GF-VEGETARIAN)

Mushroom soup, cremini, shitakii, portobello, tofu. (GF-VEGAN)

Cranberry bean soup, ditalini pasta, ground black pepper, celery, onion, carrot, extra virgin olive oil. (VEGAN)

Mashed avocado, zucchini salad, maldon sea salt. (VEG-GF)

Mixed italian salad, asparagus, baby arugula, gem lettuce. (VEG-GF)

Cauliflower steak and pumpkin seeds, flour, milk, butter, turmeric. (VEG)

Watermelon carpaccio and Brussels sprouts leaves, extra virgine olive oil, black pepper, lemon zest. (VEG-GF)

Roasted eggplant with tomato reduction and ricotta cheese, lemon zeste, extra virgin olive oil

Hummus, paprika and extra virgin olive oil with focaccia bread. (VEG)

FIRST COURSE

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Bucatini cacio e pepe, pecorino, black pepper

Pennette vodka, tomato sauce, spicy peppercorn flakes, onion, french salty butter

Spaghetti chitarra and artichoke ragout, yellow cherry tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, home made pasta

Spaghetti, aglio olio e peperoncino, extravirgin olive oil, pepper corn flakes, garlic

Risotto mushroom ragout, robiola cheese

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled vegetable, pesto sauce, burrata, polenta sticks

Braised salad on Italian lentils "soup", celery, carrot, onion, garlic, red wine

Red beet warm carpaccio, cannellini beans, herbs, pepper, extra virgin olive oil

Warm beef carpaccio, sautéed Brussels sprouts, herbs, pepper, extra virgin olive oil

DESSERT

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Crème caramel, whipped cream, raspberries, blueberries, confectioned sugar

Pineapple carpaccio, orange sorbet and cognac sauce, sugar, margarine, zest

Red fruit salad, lemon sorbet

Middle East experience: Baklava, spicy honey

WELCOME TO ITALY

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Cured salmon on cauliflower puree and greens, cinnamon, green sprouts, extra virgin olive oil. (GF)

Tuna tartare, mashed avocado, zucchini salad, maldon sea salt. (GF)

Bay scallops on a vegetable puree, onions, carrots, rosemary, coffee powder. (GF)

Artichoke romana style, spicy mayo, black truffle, extra virgin olive oil. (GF-VEGETARIAN)

Cauliflower steak and pumpkin seeds, flour, milk, butter, turmeric. (VEGETARIAN)

Crudo of Branzino and Brussels sprouts leaves, extra virgine olive oil, black pepper, lemon zest. (GF)

Mushroom soup, cremini, shitakii, portobello, tofu. (GF-VEGAN)

Cranberry bean soup, ditalini pasta, ground black pepper, celery, onion, carrot, extra virgin olive oil. (VEGAN)

Beef tenderloin carpaccio, parmigiano cheese, bone marrow pepper sauce and hazelnuts. (GF)

FIRST COURSE

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Linguine vongole, manilla clams, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, peppercorn flakes, peeled tomato

Fettuccine bolognese, home made pasta (all yolks), veal, lamb and beef meat, tomato sauce

Bucatini cacio e pepe, pecorino, black pepper

Gnocchi lobster, bisque, cognac, carrots, onion, idaho potatoes

Seafood risotto, mussels, shrimps, lobster, squid soy sauce, white wine

Rigatoni carbonara, egg yolk, pecorino cheese, guanciale, ground black pepper

Risotto with ossobuco, saffron, carrots, onions, celery, red wine

Pennette vodka, tomato sauce, spicy peppercorn flakes, onion, french salty butter

Calamarata and shrimp fra Diavolo, prawns, peppercorn flakes, tomato sauce

Ravioli stuffed with broccoli rab, sausage ragout and smoked mozzarella fondue

MAIN COURSE

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Braised beef cheek in Barolo wine with potato puree, veal, onion, celery, carrots, peeled tomato

Branzino fillet and spinach, bread crumbs, lemons zest, aioli

Organic chicken under the brick, Yukon gold potatoes, red wine reduction

Marinated domestic lamb chops "scottadito", grilled vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, Maldon sea salt

"My" chicken parmigiana, tomato sauce, parmigiano reggiano cheese, mozzarella

Beef NY strip warm carpaccio, sautéed Brussels sprouts herbs, pepper, extra virgin olive oil

Grilled vegetable, pesto sauce, burrata, polenta sticks

Mixed grilled meats, pork sausage, lamb chop, beef fillet, chicken leg, bell peppers, Roma tomatoes, endive salad, zucchini

DESSERT

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Panna cotta and red fruit "coulis", heavy cream, egg whites, red fruits, balsamic vinegar

Chocolate mousse and pear in red wine syrup, cinnamon, cloves

Vanilla ice cream, warm strawberries, sugar, balsamic vinegar

Crème caramel, whipped cream, raspberries, blueberries, confectioned sugar

Pineapple carpaccio, orange sorbet and cognac sauce, sugar, margarine, zest

Ti-ra-mi-su in the jar

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Chef Massimo's reviews

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11 services

Massimo and Matteo did an exceptional job of creating a very special Valentine’s Day menu for my girlfriend and I. We worked together in advance to put together a menu that suited, and Massimo was able to accommodate the specific requests I had. Massimo was very punctual and arrived very well organised with as much of the preparation done in advance as possible. He and Matteo were very polite and personable and engaging, and drew a balance between conversing with us and also giving us time to ourselves for a romantic evening. They gave excellent descriptions of all of the courses, and explained the intricacies of some of the dishes they prepared that otherwise may have been missed. The food was of a very high standard, akin to what one would expect to eat in a upper tier restaurant and food presentation was also very good. Overall Massimo and Matteo did not disappoint and I would not hesitate to recommend them, or indeed use them again in the future. Thank you again for such a memorable evening.

Chef Sola was wonderful! The food was so delicious and one of the best dinners we have ever had. We had the best time talking with Chef and we’re treated to new fresh dishes that beyond expectation. It was a fantastic experience!

Amazing dinner!

Chef Massimo was fantastic from start to finish! Leading up to the event, he was a pleasure to work with. He was very patient and flexible on the menu, communicative, and accommodating of any dietary needs. Throughout the night, he was very professional but also very personable and graciously answered any questions that my family barraged him with about his culinary adventure. Last but certainly not least, the food was incredible. Every single dish was a 10 - from homemade minestrone soup to scallops over veggie puree, seafood risotto, grilled lamb chops and don't forget to ask about his 100+ year chocolate mousse recipe! I would highly recommend Chef Massimo for any occasion. It was a special night that my family will talk about forever.

SUCH an incredible experience, would recommend Chef Massimo Sola to everyone. When learning about his Michelin star history and restaurant experience, we were not surprised because he is so talented. The food was immaculate, so delicious, beautifully presented, and perfect portions. He was able to accommodate a vegetarian and a meat/seafood lover seamlessly, while excelling at unique dishes for both food preferences. Chef Massimo was punctual, friendly, professional, engaging, and clean. He even has experience as a sommelier, and helped me choose the perfect wine for our menu. Communication was easy and reliable, and I would hire him anytime I wanted a private chef. The pace of the meal was perfectly timed and every single course was delicious. Highly recommend the eggplant parmigiana, gnocchi allá romana, and fish allá Livornese. 10/10 overall experience!

Chef Massimo was a delight. His menu was extensive and allowed us to find several very appealing choices that fit our dietary requirements. He communicated well leading up to the dinner, which made planning easy. The food was fantastic, very tasty, nicely presented, and full of flavor. He is also very personable and we had a delightful conversation as he was busy in the kitchen. He came very well prepared and his professionalism made the whole evening a dinner not to be missed. Would absolutely recommend him to others for a private event!

Chef Massimo Sola is absolutely amazing! He is such an engaging, extremely knowledgeable and humble chef- he has won a Michelin star! We had a wonderful conversation about Italian food and learned so much about different cooking techniques and tips. Not only was the conversation enlightening, the food was delicious and mouth wateringly good. It is clear that Chef Sola is very skilled and passionate about his job and all the dishes were so flavorful. It really allowed us to appreciate all the natural ingredients Chef used in his dishes. Chef Sola went above and beyond our expectations- each ingredient was so fresh (some were prepared that morning!), and he even provided us with extra meals and dishes to relive the experience. I can go on and on about the wonderful night and delicious food we had, but without a doubt I would HIGHLY recommend Chef Sola for anyone who is looking to book a private chef and really engage and learn about the food.