The experience with Daniela was fantastic, she was very welcoming and made the recipes accessible if you did not have much cooking experience. The dishes were thoughtful and absolutely delicious! Daniela was extremely knowledgeable and even was able to explain which ingredients you could use from your region (in our case, United States) if the authentic Italian ingredients she used were not accessible. Our group was able to learn new skills, enjoy a delicious meal, appreciate the hospitality of a Roman local and make many new memories and laughs along the way. I would highly recommend this experience!
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Join Massimo and Frederica at their apartment for a meal of traditional Italian foods you would eat at home, those you would not necessarily find on the menu in a restaurant. Both Massimo and Frederica are lovely and very friendly. Massimo shares some of his grandmother’s traditional home cooking for an Italian meal that will be the highlight of your trip to Rome. The kitchen is contemporary, the hospitality warm and the food delicious. We felt like we had known them for years by the time we left. Next time we are Rome, we will visit again! Also the meatballs were the best meatballs I have ever had!
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Chiara was amazing! She made us feel so comfortable from the time we walked into her home till the time we left. She introduced us to newer foods that we had never experienced before. She was very friendly and down to earth. It was very easy to understand her and she gave us exact information about the food and incorporated that with history about Italy. Her pride for her country showed in her passion for traditional cooking. I am not a chef and Chiara was very patient and understanding while teaching us to cook. She taught us how to cook and prepare a three course meal and dessert. We were stuffed when I left! Overall I loved the experience with her and would definitely recommend her experience!
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Our travel agent recommended this cooking experience with Cristina and it exceeded our expectations. Cristina and her husband Vito greeted my family with open arms as if we were a part of their family or friends. We instantly felt at home. We were able to learn how to prepare and cook an authentic Italian meal from scratch from the first course through dessert. My husband and daughter made spaghetti and ricotta/spinach filled ravioli with Cristina in the kitchen complete with making the dough, kneading it and making it into the pasta while my son and I made the antipasto plates and the panzanella salad. Cristina served us the pastas, one with her sauce with meat and the ravioli with a butter sage sauce. We helped set the table and all sat down to eat the meal together with engaging conversation. Then we finished the evening with homemade cannolis that we also helped prepare and a suprise taste of Vito’s homemade limoncello. My family all agreed that it was so delicious and the best meal that we had. We highly recommend Cristina’s cooking experience if you want to really feel the heart and soul of the Italian culture. We will always have this as a wonderful memory for our family .
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My friends and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner with Ale, Larry, and their daughter Nina prior to our cruise out of Civitavecchia. It was like having dinner with your favourite cousin and family. Both Larry and Ale are warm and engaging, and it was lovely to enjoy a meal in their home while in Rome. From the homemade bread, the market fresh buffalo mozzarella and prosciutto, to the best tomato salad using the sweetest Sicilian Cherry tomatoes, the old family ragu recipe over home made fresh pasta, and a tiramisu to make the angels sing, the meal was an elevated but comforting feast. Accompanied by great wines and great conversation, we would highly recommend sharing a meal with this gracious family. We easily rate this the top experience of our Italian vacation.
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Enjoy a 2-hour hands-on Italian cooking class in Rome in Cristina’s beautiful garden home. Learn to cook authentic Italian dishes using family recipes, traditional techniques, and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Choose to make two types of fresh pasta, such as bucatini, spaghetti alla chitarra, rigatoni, or fettuccine, with a traditional sauce and crostata (a classic Italian tart), or prepare handmade ravioli, potato gnocchi, and gelato. After cooking, sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared, paired with a glass of local wine and great conversation. This Rome cooking class is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic, hands-on culinary experience in a local’s home.
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