Chef Mario Mette
Lynora’s
For Mario Mette, nothing quite compares to the comfort of homemade Italian food, rich in nostalgia and pleasing to the palate, any time, day or night. Growing up in Latina, south of Rome, Mette awoke most every day to the aroma of sauce on the stove, prepared by his father, who learned his culinary craft from the family patriarch. Watching in awe and anticipation, Mette studied his father’s every recipe, then savored each fresh ingredient that engulfed his plate.
Determined to create his own food legacy, Mette left home at 19 to pursue his career as a chef. Studies in England, and chef positions in restaurants from New York to Florida eventually led to his Executive Chef role at Lynora’s, where he has been in his element, in the kitchen, for 10 years.
Family-owned since 1976, Lynora’s is a lively Italian restaurant with a casual upbeat vibe. The plentiful menu boasts cocktails to desserts, with a delectable array of Italian specialties in between, from fresh pasta and crafted pizza to everything Parmesan, hearty meat dishes, health-conscious selections and specials to tantalize every taste. Chef’s personal favorite is the delicate fresh fish he prepares, each cooked to flaky perfection with sauces to complement.
Chef has been quite busy in Lynora’s newest location in Palm City, though he still manages to grace the kitchens of each location from Boca to Jupiter. “I love what I do. I started out as a teen with a dream of becoming a chef, and now at 55 years old, I’m living the dream at Lynora’s,” Mette says proudly.
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561-235-5096
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