Renato Riccio immigrated to the United States in his early 20s and began working in the food industry. In 1981 he founded Renato Ovens. Today Renato manufacturers and distributes Wood, Gas and Infrared brick ovens, rotisseries and charbroilers.

Renato strives to combine old world tradition with modern technology by adding temperature controls, safety features and gas options. They produce a variety of products for residential and commercial use.