Renato Mekolli studied “Chef d’oeuvre” cuisine school in Athens.

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Renato's career began at the famous Greek Restaurant "Spondi" with 2-star Michelin.

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Working for many years along with Awarded Chefs with Michelin Stars opened the path for Renato to lead the kitchen of well-known restaurants in Greece.

Dedicated to his talent Renato investigate due to professionalize his abilities and knowledge of New Mediterranean cuisine by reading and experiencing various flavors and dishes. 

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Renato is awarded every year among the Best Greek Chefs for the quality and the finesse of the dishes he serves on New Mediterranean cuisine.

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Renato Mekolli participated as the Jury on Master Chef Albania TV Show. His smile, authenticity, and professionalism kept the record of the all-time audience for three consecutive years, at Top Channel national TV.

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Renato is the winner of Dancing With Me TV-Show in Albania.

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Renato has won all Greek Culinary Awards but his career tiara is the written words of the New York Times critic Frank Bruni.

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Today the ex-dishwasher own his Gourmet Restaurant in Albania Capital City, called “UMAMI by Renato Mekolli.”