Excellent service, Eduardo is simply a joy to speak to, with excellent recommendation. Had a very…read moregood IPA and loved the books that were available to read. Definitely coming back!

not your run-of-the-mill cooking class. it was so personal, so friendly and so much fun. Chef Vary…read moreis the BEST - we took a gluten-free cooking class for myself and my daughter. It was such a relaxing and delicious experience. Only the freshest foods were used, she made it so easy for my 20 something-year-old daughter to learn about cooking for herself in a healthy, realistic manner. next trip to Florence I hope to take another cooking class with Vary. Don't fall for the other cooking classes in Florence that advertise all over the place. This one is the real deal.

Such a great place for us very soon after arrival. Food was great and diverse menu options…read more.. assuming you like Italian you are in Italy so... Service was prompt and comfortable in English or Italian for speakers. They suggested great items. We sat in like a back area garden- charming. And they had a large TV set up to watch the Azuuri lose miserably to Spain. Fortunately the disappointment among the staff did not hurt the service or food!

Had such an amazing time here! I was a solo traveler and I was made to feel so welcome. Had the…read morechicken in a mustard and asparagus sauce that was so delicious but the whole menu looked tempting. Actually had dinner here twice. Wish I could go back again and again to try some more dishes. One of the staff a tall gentleman was just so great at his job and made it such a memorable dinner. I don't know his name but wish I could have thanked him. Hope you enjoy your future snowboarding travels to California.

I studied at this school for a good chunk of time while living in Florence, and your personal…read moreexperience can vary a lot here - mine was not so great. They offer studies in the fine arts and in the Italian language, and I only studied art, so I have no idea how the Italian education was. The school's art 'curriculum' is very misleading, seeing as they actually have none, and a lot of the 'subjects' they supposedly had only exist if you bring it up to the teacher yourself. I think that the only redeeming quality about the school was the very dedicated teacher at the time, who was very knowledgable, pushed his students to do better, and clearly loved art. Two out of three of the people who run the school didn't seem to care very much about the students nor their experience at the school, which is probably why some students were unhappy with the structure of the school if they were studying there long-term. I'm not sure who the main art teacher is right now. This very tiny school is a good option if you want a very simple and basic experience in Florence and in the arts, because you do get a lot of freedom to just study whatever you feel like doing. In that case it's really nice, and a great option for people who want to learn art basics! Also, they'll provide very, very basic art supplies if you need them. However, I would not recommend staying there longer than 3 months at the most -- any more than that would be repetitive and the certificate in the fine arts that they offer doesn't seem to be very official. If you want a long-term study look into another school or even better, a university! So to summarize, good for less than three months of study, and think about what you want for your school experience.

We went here for a Corporate event and this was one of the best times we've had in Florence…read more Cooking on vacation doesn't sound like it would be a "Must Do", but believe me, it was! The Mama Florence Team were spectacular (knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely helpful). They taught us step by step how to make an awesome meal! Even if you've never even boiled water, you will be able to do this class! From beginner to expert, they've got your back. I love this place and will definitely come back next time we visit Florence! Great job team!

Loved all the chefs -- they were personable, engaging, and fun. The camaraderie among the…read moreparticipants made the experience truly exceptional. The recipes were enjoyable to prepare, and the final meal was divine. I highly recommend adding this adventure to your trip itinerary.

The school is located in a central area and the teachers are nice and well prepared. Unfortunately…read morethey only told me that they didn't have a course on my level two days before my arrival, so instead of a C1, I'm doing two hours of a B2 and two hours of a A2 course. This is annoying, but at least the director was nice and offered me a cooking course as a compensation, so I am overall relatively happy.

I spent a lot of time to choose the school and it's a really good choice. Everything here is nice…read more Especially Tatiana and Maurisio - they are great! Thank a lot! After 2 weeks i've felt the progress. I definitely could recommended this school for those who want to improve their oral skills and who want after school have a nice walk in centro storico.

The secret is to go to their private shop on the second floor, not their tourist shop on the…read morebridge. The private shop is cool (the men enjoyed the AC while we shopped), spacious, and quiet. Some specialty pieces are only available here, and it's fun have Alessandro talk you through the provenance, inspiration, and history of some of the pieces he made or of artisans they showcase. I looooove the Alessio Boschi necklace I discovered here, it's one of a kind, and not something I saw at any of the millions of other shops/storefronts we checked out. And his dog is adorable.

This museum would be better described as a jewelry museum, sort of. It's a small, single room space…read morewhere you enter right off the street like a regular store. It is free to enter, with nicely displayed work that is a cross between jewelry and sculpture. His work would suggest ceremonial objects (some contain crystals or gems, female forms, and the occasional unicorn) or props for a Jules Verne movie. One large sculpture has a functioning Tesla 'bobbin' that released little electric bolts. Interesting and unusual.