We Bring Real Italian Cooking to Your Kitchen
There's something about watching food come together in your own space. The smell of garlic hitting olive oil. Fresh pasta taking shape on your counter. That moment when someone tastes something they helped create and their face lights up. That's what we do—and honestly, it never gets old.
It Started in a Tiny Kitchen in Napoli
My nonna taught me that food isn't just about following recipes. It's about feel, timing, and knowing when something's right. She never measured anything—just watched, tasted, adjusted. I spent years in professional kitchens across Montreal, but those early lessons stuck with me more than any culinary school ever could.
When I started Salvatore in 2024, I wanted to share that approach. Not just cook for people, but teach them how real Italian food works. The techniques. The shortcuts nobody talks about. Why some ingredients matter and others don't. We come to your home, bring everything we need, and turn your kitchen into the kind of place where good food actually happens.
We're not trying to be fancy. Just real. The kind of cooking you'd see in Italy—where people care more about taste than presentation, and meals bring everyone together without all the fuss.
Théophile Arsenault
WestmountWe hired Salvatore for my wife's birthday last June. I expected good food, but what surprised me was how much we learned. He explained everything while cooking—why he was doing each step, what to look for, how to adjust flavors. Three months later, I'm still using those techniques. Best part? My kids actually helped and didn't complain once.
Linnéa Bergström
OutremontI've always been intimidated by Italian cooking. All the pasta-making, the timing, the sauces. Salvatore made it feel approachable. He showed up with fresh ingredients, walked us through making ravioli from scratch, and somehow made it fun instead of stressful. My kitchen was a mess afterward, but totally worth it. We're booking him again in March.
Your Kitchen. Your Pace. Real Food.
No restaurant noise. No rushing through courses. Just good cooking, honest ingredients, and people you care about around your table. We handle everything—shopping, prep, cooking, even cleanup—so you can actually enjoy the experience.
Book a SessionHow We Work With You
We Plan Together
You tell us what you like, what you're curious about, any dietary needs. We suggest a menu that makes sense for your group and your kitchen. Nothing complicated—just food that works.
We Bring Everything
Fresh ingredients, tools, recipes. You don't need to shop or prep anything. We show up ready to cook, usually about two hours before you want to eat.
We Teach While We Cook
Want to help? Great. Prefer to watch? Also great. We explain techniques as we go, answer questions, and make sure everyone feels included without any pressure.
You Eat and Enjoy
When everything's ready, we serve it up family-style. Simple, fresh, the way Italian meals are supposed to be. We stick around to handle dishes and cleanup afterward.
You Keep the Recipes
Before we leave, you get detailed notes on what we made—measurements, timing, tips for doing it on your own. Most people tell us they actually use them, which honestly makes my day.
No Kitchen Stress
Your kitchen goes back to how we found it. We clean as we cook, then do a final sweep at the end. You shouldn't have to deal with the mess—that's on us.