Chef Samir Mohammad brings his inspired ideas, world-influenced palette, passionate energy and 20 years of restaurant experience to Bettola Bistro. Chef Samir's four years in the Coast Guard afforded him the opportunity to attend Le Cordon Bleu in San Francisco, followed by multiple culinary awards on his resident ship, and ultimately a degree in Dietary Nutrition from CIA Greystone in Napa, CA. Yet even with his prestigious training, he credits his return to Taos, NM and work with his uncle at the famed Joseph’s Table as his most valuable piece of education.

Chef/Owner of Bettola, Samir Mohammad transports diners to Italy when they enter his small bistro on the edge of Aurora/Denver. Here his food and his team's warm hospitality wrap guests in a comforting embrace. With just six burners and only a dishwasher to help him in the kitchen, Chef Samir turns out authentic Northern Italian cuisine with his creative spin on classic dishes. He bakes bread in-house daily, makes fresh cheese, charcuterie and pastas, and supplements quality ingredients from his home garden. A veteran of many kitchens in Denver and a world-traveler, his background and passion ensure you will have an excellent meal at Bettola Bistro.

Bettola means "hole-in-the-wall" btw