A visit here was scheduled for our 25-person study abroad class and it couldn't have a more perfect experience for the entire group. Chef Andrea and his wife, Erica, were delightful hosts. The students split up with some making pasta and the others preparing the ingredients for the fried pizza dough with fresh tomatoes, the meat sauce for the pasta and the tiramisu. The quality was first rate. The small restaurant was maxed out with our 25, but we never felt crowded. If you need an evening event with your group you should definitely have it here. The walls were filled with artwork provided by all the different collegiate groups that come here. Our students loved it! read more

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Such a fun experience. This was my first cooking class ever. Chef Andrea made the class unforgettable. We went with friends and had a blast cooking. After cooking we had a dinner with what we cooked. Awesome wine served at dinner too. I've already told my wife that we are getting a class every time we go to Rome. But only with Chef Andrea!! read more

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If I could give 6 stars I would! From the moment we entered, Chef Andrea made our family feel so welcomed. Wine and water were ready for us and made the mingling with the other delightful family a joy. My family learned more than how to cook, we learned what to cook (and when!) and history behind Roman dishes. Chef Andrea is so passionate about his craft and it was contagious because my family talks about how this experience was one of the best we've ever had as a family and in Rome itself. Be open to talking and sharing time - the human connection is essential to cooking. Don't do those tacky tourist places please!!!!! This is why you started looking for a cooking class. I promise you will write just as stellar a review as I have. Chef Andrea, if you are reading this, my family in Miami, FL can't stop talking about the best artichokes and chicken they have ever had. Thank you for making my family have this shared memory that will last a lifetime. read more

What a great cooking experience, Chef Andrea was wonderful. We made Bruschetta with Zucchini, Arugula & cheese and tomato and basil. Also Amatricina with beef involtini. It was a fantastic meal. I highly recommend visiting Andrea and this great experience. Ciao read more

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This was recommended by a local friend. Hands down the best cooking class I've ever taken. Everything was pro red, measured out, and relatively ready to go. Slicing, dicing, washing, stirring, type duties were delegated fairly and efficiently. The menu was Classic Roman and based on local ingredients he bought that morning. The table was set up. The wine pairing was well worth the minor extra cost. The group of 12 of us got along great and I felt lucky to be in a class with interesting people of various ages. The chef was knowledgeable, funny, and interesting. He talked a lot and the time flew quickly. I learned a lot more than I thought I would! At the end we enjoyed a delicious meal we had all prepared together read more

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Me and my wife booked this class as part of our Italy trip and it ended up being our Most memorable time chef Andrea is a charming knowledgable teacher and in fact a replicated one of his recipes already highly recommend it. read more

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We had amazing cooking experience with Chef Andrea. Kids enjoy it very much and now we are cooking at home fresh made pasta every week! Class happening in a beautiful atmosphere with attention to every detail. Andrea is very friendly and fun to be around! Thank you for this memorable experience. Daniel and Lea read more

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Our family's time spent with Chef Andrea was the highlight of our trip to Rome. We learned so much about Roman cuisine and Italian ingredients, and put together a wonderful meal. In addition to the food, it was an absolute pleasure to get to know Chef Andrea, chatting and laughing throughout the cooking process and around the dinner table. It felt like we were visiting with family, and that time spent around the table created a special memory we'll never forget. Cannot recommend this experience highly enough, and cannot wait for the opportunity to be back in this kitchen again. A fantastic time. read more

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Chef Andrea is an excellent chef and teacher. The cooking class was fun, relaxed and informative! I highly recommend adding this experience to your visit to Rome. read more

Tired of ogling ancient ruins, climbing towers, and queuing at museums? "Cooking Classes in Rome" will give you an out. Having attended many cooking classes in San Francisco, I arrived with preconceived ideas of what I sought and this experience differed in one significant way: The kitchen here is intimate, and participants aren't responsible for cooking any single recipe. Rather, guests are given small tasks which help propel forward the meal preparation. There's learning along the way, but much of it comes from listening and observing, less of it from actually doing. That said, depending on the menu and your knowledge level, you'll certainly learn something in addition to enjoying a good and filling multi-course meal. The experience begins, upon arrival, with the table set and pastries, cookies, and coffee yours to enjoy. The day's menu is reviewed and then everyone (12 people max, 50% newlyweds when I visited + 3 return guests) is ushered into the slightly crowded kitchen for meal preparation. The 4-course menu is varied and the chef (Andrea), if notified in advance, will work to include whatever dish you might wish to learn. I wish I'd given more thought to making a special request as I already know how to make gnocchi, one of that day's menu items. Chef Andrea is a quirky mix of competence, confidence, and knowledge with a bit of an edge. He'll call you out if things aren't prepared to his specifications, sometimes with humor and other times without. It's okay; I have a thick skin. My big learnings for the day were a) how to reduce an artichoke to the shape and size required for Jewish-style Fried Artichokes, b) learning how tiny to make the beef/pork pieces which comprise an authentic Bolognese sauce, and c) how to prepare spuds for Potato Gnocchi to ensure the least use of flour. People less savvy than myself likely learned a) how to properly clean mushrooms, b) how and why to peel celery and which celery parts to use, and c) how gnocchi is actually made. The meal comes together about when guests are ready for it and everyone takes a seat at the dining table while the chef finishes plating then serving the creations. There's an optional (additional cost) 4-course wine pairing, but my son and I found that 2 glasses each of the red wine offered was less costly and perfectly satisfying. Offered for sale at the end of the meal are many culinary gift items prepared by the chef (think jams/jellies and Limoncello). Recipes are emailed to guests following the class and I feel that I could prepare all of them again, at home (though those Jewish Artichokes would require additional practice). For 75euro per person, the 5-hour class/lunch is a fun variation from whatever one generally does in Rome. You'll leave having a tested Roman menu ready to impress your friends with, a belly full of good food and drink, and the desire for a nice, long nap. read more

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The most welcoming and wonderful class I have taken. The chef and cooking was amazing, the place is a treasure. Everything tastes amazing. After advising Andreas that I didn't eat meat he put together the tastiest menu ever. Made sauce from scratch as well as fettuccine everything was wonderful. I highly recommend this class. Thank you Andrea read more

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This was an amazing experience. We booked the private class, not realizing that it meant it would be just us (myself and my fiance) instead of a small group but it turned into my favorite experience we had the whole trip. Chef Andre was charming and knowledgeable, he even changed the planned menu to accommodate what we really wanted to learn. Apps, first plate, second plate and dessert- we made them all by hand using the freshest ingredients. I've made the recipes so many times since that first night. It was a truly memorable experience; cooking, drinking, and talking until late when we stumbled into the streets of rome a little tipsy and hands full of some of the AMAZING limoncello he also sells. We brought it back as gifts for friends and family who loved every drop. We couldn't have asked for more! Please go visit and learn from this amazing chef! read more

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This was a wonderful experience. My son (age 16) and I participated. Andrea made the time fun and educational. The group (there were 8 of us) all chipped in to prepare the various courses: antipasti, pasta, main and dessert. Then we sat down and partook of our handiwork (with generous help from Andrea). It was fun meeting the other folks attending and the wine was flowing. I highly recommend this class. read more

Andrea made this experience the highlight of our trip. He's such a genuine person and an extremely talented chef. Our food was delicious; somehow the conversation was even better. Could not ask for better hospitality in Roma. Absolutely recommend cooking classes in Rome. read more

This is such a fun family friendly experience. We all enjoyed it immensely. We did a group cooking class and we met new people, the chef was so personable and knowledgeable and our lunch was amazing. The recipes were given to us afterwards and our kids are super excited about trying them at home. It was one of the best excursions we did during our time in Italy. read more

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This class was recommended to us by a friend and it was even more incredible than I could have expected. Before the class, Andre (the owner) was quick with communication, sharing details, and sending reminders for the class. Once there, he shared some history of why certain foods are paired together and discussed being knowledgeable about "region and season." The menu he created one dish traditional to Italy, one traditional to Rome, and shared that all ingredients were collected fresh that morning from the market. All that and he was accommodated to all dietary restrictions. In the kitchen he showed proper technique for each task, overlooked every activity simultaneously as we worked, and kept everyone engaged while moving people to different tasks as they finished their task for the meal. He was all smiles, fun jokes, and very patient. Once done cooking we all sat down while him and his wife served each course and 4 different wines to pair with each course. There were 3 groups of us and because of how fun he made the kitchen, by the time we sat down we were all able to enjoy conversations as a whole and enjoy each other's company and share stories of each of our trips so far. After the meal, he even gave restaurant recommendations and assisted each group to make sure they were able to get back to their hotels quickly and safely. If I could give 6 out of 5 stars I would and next time I'm in Rome I will plan to join for another class! Cin Cin! read more

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What a wonderful time we had with Andrea! He entertained us with stories and demonstrations while we split up into groups to prepare the ingredients and step through the preparations. We learned authentic ways to make pasta from scratch, and practiced just the right way to trim artichokes, and found out how to identify the best zucchini and get only the sweet flavors from the blossoms. Everything was fresh from the market, and the recipes were sumptuous and balanced. After the dishes were nearly done, Chef Andrea led us to the table where we enjoyed a glass of prosecco while he brought out the artichokes! It was amazing to see how our hard work had come together, and so much more appetizing with Andrea's careful presentation. We chose the wine pairing option, each a perfect match for the course. The primi, second, and contorni courses were all stunning, leading to a wonderful dessert of strawberries and custard. Following the dessert, we all enjoyed a complementary house-made lemoncello. It was so good that we bought a bottle (only 10 euros) and received it thoughtfully and carefully bubble wrapped for a safe but longing journey home. We are at many restaurants during our stay in Rome, but none will ever compare to this light, healthy, and perfect meal with Chef Andrea and our ten new friends. read more

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If you love to cook and love learning about how to cook the way locals do, and traditionally then this is the place for you! Chef Andrea is great! He's funny and a great instructor. It's about five hours long and for $20 extra bucks you can do wine and drink pairing. You spend the five hours cooking a four course meal. The class I attended we made Roman style artichokes, spaghetti alla chittara, beef carbonera with arugula and cherry tomatoes, and homemade tiramisu. I met a great group of folks from all different walks of life! So glad I went! read more

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We had a wonderful experience! This was our first trip to Rome, and the cooking class was a perfect addition to our holiday. The four corse meal with wine pairings was excellent, and I feel confident we can recreate at home. This was indeed a professional experience. Our small class of 8 was just perfect to get to know fellow travels who were interested in both the food and culture of Rome. This was NOT a tour group experience, of 30 people being packed into a bus to go to a cooking class to learn baked lasagna. This was authentic food of the region, taught by an accomplished chef. I would not hesitate to recommend any class offered by Chef Andrea. Enjoy! read more

I adored my class with Chef Andrea. The group was small, a perfect number to work as a team in the kitchen. Chef had assembled great ingredients and work stations for all of us so we could prep and prepare a wonderful seasonal, classic Italian 4-course meal. It was all delicious, particularly the carbonara. I have always been intimidated by the idea of making pasta at home but Chef Andrea completely demystified the process and even little hands (two adorable kids were in the class) were able to help knead and roll out the dough. Sitting down to the meal was an experience I'll always treasure and I really enjoyed the ritual of making and sitting down to a meal with good company. I could not recommend this more! read more

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Andrea is an amazing host and chef. His directions, explanations, and history lessons are all spot on. The food is delicious and he caters to all people who are vegan or vegetarian. Worth every cent of the money, plus I left with a full stomach and more knowledge on Roman cuisine. read more

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If you love to cook and you are in Italy, this class is a must! My husband and I loved it. Chef Andrea is a great teacher and chef! He made class fun, safe, and educational. We made everything literally from scratch, which we loved. Andrea's involves everybody in the kitchen! If you are looking for a fun activity in Rome and want to learn more about Rome cuisine, this is a great choice! read more

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If you have the opportunity, you must enjoy an evening with Chef Andrea. Our time was spent learning about and making an amazing market fresh traditional 4 course Roman meal, each paired with local wine. Chef Andrea made everyone feel like family, was fantastic with our 9&12 yr olds and had everyone involved and laughing the entire evening. It was truly the highlight of our trip to Italy. read more

Where do I begin? Chef Andrea is beyond amazing! I may name my child after him simply in hopes of him taking in his culinary skill. F'real. Hand to heaven, this was quite possibly the best meal of my life. And I cooked it?! Never in my life have I thought I could be taught the secrets of every "Nona" in Italy, but alas, Andrea has leaked out the amazingness that is Roman cuisine. This class is worth every penny and I can't wait to come back again and take a million more classes. On a scale of one to ten, I give this class a 100! read more

Cooking Classes in Rome - Best way to end my vacation? Six hours in this kitchen making the best Italian meal. of. my. life. - Cooking Schools Near Me - Rome, RM

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My husband and I had a great time with Cooking Classes in Rome! It was everything we were hoping for in an authentic cooking experience on our honeymoon: a very knowledgeable and funny chef, a small group to provide intimacy, new cooking techniques that we will be able to apply at home, and of course, a delicious meal to enjoy at the end! It was a unique experience for us as well as we've been to other cooking classes in New York before, and usually each participant gets their own station to cook the meal individually. The Cooking Class in Rome was a group session, where each participant did one or two steps for our end meal. While that method created more idle time, it was nice to get to know the other participants during this down time. My only recommendation to make this class perfect would be for the chef to try and assign tasks beforehand, so you can ensure that every participant has equal hands-on time. I would highly recommend taking this class if you're looking for a fun afternoon activity and probably the most delicious meal you will find in all of Rome!! read more

We recently went to Rome for a mixed trip, part business and part leisure. As part of the leisure we decided to attend the Cooking Classes in Rome. We were with another 10 people in the kitchen. It was a fantastic experience. The menu selected is according to the season and they only use local produce. Chef Andrea is a lot of fun and a fountain of knowledge. The group made a 4 course meal. We had stuffed pumpkin flower with prosciutto and mozzarella as an appetizer, then Homemade gnochetti sardi pasta with meat ragu sauce, Chicken Cacciatora with oven roasted potatoes, and finished off with tiramisu. For all the courses we learned new tricked, had a great time preparing the dish and finally you have time to enjoy the prepared food. You have an option to enjoy with food with paired wine. The wine selection were perfect. Overall a really nice experience. No matter where you are in your culinary experience if you enjoy Italian cooking you will enjoy this class. I would recommend it to anyone. You will learn new cooking tricks, new recipes, meet new people and have a great time. read more

Although this was my first official day in Rome, I will forever remember my Cooking Class in Rome with Andrea. He was funny, attentive, and knowledgeable about Italian dishes. The experience with my daughters will be one to remember for a lifetime. Thank you Andrea for this memorable experience. read more

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My girlfriend and I were originally scheduled to go to a different cooking class but hd to cancel. I asked they could recommend another reputable cooking class that would better fit our itinerary, and they recommended Chef Andrea. We are so glad it worked out this way! Chef Andrea from Cooking Classes in Rome was absolutely wonderful! It ended up just being my me, my girlfriend and Chef Andrea. Our class started at 930am and was supposed to run for 4 hours, but we ended up leaving after about 5-6 hours! We ate so much food. We drank champagne, white wine, red wine and something called lemoncello, which we ended up buying two bottles of. Chef Andrea had all the Fresh ingredients there waiting for us when we arrived. The kitchen was clean and well lit with a nice atmosphere. Same for the dining area. We started by making three types of bruschetta. We made another appetizer of Roman style artichokes with a potato cream sauce. I had asked to make a pesto sauce dish prior to arriving. Chef Andrea was more than accommodating, and for the main dish we made ravioli Gorgonzola with parsley pesto. We hand-made the ravioli pasta, which was lots of fun. There was soooo much food. We also made saltimbocca and broccoli rabe. Of course, we also made tiramisu. The appetizers we ate in the kitchen while we prepared other foods. the main dish, though, was served to us in the dining area just as if we were in a beautiful Italian restaurant where we were the only patrons. Chef Andrea served us, and made us feel special. All the food and drink was wonderful but, truly, Chef Andrea made this experience unforgettable. Throughout our entire experience, it was obvious Chef Andrea is a master of his craft and passionate about cooking AND teaching. He has a very inviting and charismatic personality that made this the best experience of our two week journey throughout Europe. HIGHLY recommended! read more

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My husband and I cannot say enough good things about this experience. Cooking Classes in Rome was our last event, planned at the end of a packed two-week trip through Europe. We were thoroughly exhausted. However, that exhaustion evaporated pretty quickly once we walked into Chef Andrea's kitchen. He had a complete multi-course meal plan prepared for us. Every ingredient was freshly made and so delicious! We made pasta, dessert, sausage, chicken, vegetables, and a delicious appetizer. Throughout the experience, Chef Andrea was an excellent teacher. He was so funny and engaging as he guided us through the cooking process. He even began the experience by getting to know each of us, and he was so thoroughly interested in where everyone in our party had been and what we thought about our trip! Afterwards, Andrea walked our party to the taxi drop off and made sure everyone got off safely. My husband left his water bottle, and Andrea went out of his way to return it to our hotel - all with a constant smile! We loved Cooking Classes with Rome and will definitely come back for another meal with Chef Andrea when we get back to Rome! read more

Our family spent our final night in Rome with Chef Andrea, and it was the perfect ending to our Italian adventure. When we arrived it was like being greeted by an old friend, sitting together and talking about our vacation journey. Chef Andrea is not only a top tier skilled chef, he is a conductor and professor, keeping all five of us on task as he moved from station to station, instructing and supervising, while keeping us surprised, laughing, and entertained with his quick wit, humor, and expertise. Oh, yes, he speaks English perfetto. Though we've cooked Italian our entire lives, we all learned several new and interesting techniques that we will be incorporating into our cooking at home. It was a perfectly curated dinner of Roman food we all loved - all made by us! We topped off the evening with an apertif of his delicioso homemade lemon cello. And he even called for us a chariot (a taxi, and a really nice one) for our trip back to our apartment. What a fun and lovely evening our family will remember forever. It's was so worth it. Mille grazie, Chef Andrea. : ) read more

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Class was fantastic! The whole experience was amazing. Everything from the decor to the menu made me feel like I was in someone's home and kitchen helping them prepare a meal. Chef Andrea has the perfect personality for teaching. He made learning fun! read more

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This was amazing so I had to do a reView right away!! We just took this class yesterday and let me say it added so much to our vacation experience . The chef is knowledgeable and funny and the class moves easily from one thing to the next. Food is excellent and be sure and add the wine! Something about the Italian wine that just makes the dinner experience so much better. Chefs wife Erica is Americann and is very helpful with any and all questions about the city or Roman culture. We would go again if we come back to Rome!!! Excellent experience!! read more

One of my favorite parts of a 2 week trip. Everyone in the class was friendly, and the chef was brilliant! Couldn't have had a better time!!!! Highly recommend booking this class before a trip to Rome. read more

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The entire process was easy and fun! We enjoyed the company, Chef Andrea's humor and the choice of dishes and local produce -- exactly what we were aiming for when we booked the class. And plus we met great people and hope to be able to take another class with Chef Andrea whenever we return to Rome. Follow up was great as well with receiving detailed email from the Chef with the recipes. read more

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I had taken a cooking class with Chef Andrea back in 2012 as a student in Rome and remembered having a wonderful time. For our honeymoon this year, my husband and I decided to take a class together and we had an amazing time spending the day with Chef Andrea! We made tomatoes with rice, ravioli gorgonzola with parsley pesto, beef straccetti, and panna cotta. Chef Andrea explained the significance of the ingredients in each dish and had us prepare and cook every step of the way. His passion for cooking, teaching, and connecting with others is so inspiring. The dishes we prepared were outrageous, and I cannot wait to recreate them and relive the wonderful memories we shared that day. Chef Andrea's class is definitely a must-do on your list of things to experience when in Rome! read more

This class was amazing!! Chef Andrea was so kind welcoming us into his kitchen with a whole host of yummy food and great laughs! We are so glad that a friend recommend that we take a class with him as I would encourage any of you to do as well!! read more

Chef Andrea is a wonderful and fun teacher who cares deeply about Roman cooking. This was my second class with him, and yet I still learned to make new delicious recipes! We had several appetizers and courses, and the portions were generous. One of our most amazing meals in Rome, and we made it ourselves! Can't recommend highly enough. read more

By far the best thing we did in Rome chef is awesome we had a great time everyone was involved the food was excellent the wine pairings were awesome totally hands-on experience with the chef that was not only experienced but funny as well. Will definitely do it again next time in Rome with the whole family read more

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Cooking Classes in Rome is an awesome way to learn more about Italian cuisine, have a delicious meal, and actually learn something. It's a wonderful time that will give you (at least a little) more skill in the kitchen. While I was staying in Rome I took multiple classes and they were all worthwhile. Chef Andrea and his wife run the program. They're this sweet couple with a great spirit about them. Ask them to tell their own story, it's pretty adorable! The cooking classes I took were offered through my university, and specialized as such. Andrea would meet us at the school and walk us over to his shop, a cute dining room with a large table and walls covered in photos from past lessons, with a kitchen in the back. The kitchen is industrial, providing all the high quality equipment to feel like a professional chef. The dining room is inviting, it makes you feel like a guest in someone's home for a dinner party. His lessons depend on the fresh picked ingredients from that mornings market, so each time is uniquely delicious. He takes the time to explain what each ingredient is, how it's used, and the whole process of the meal. As you cook he helps you along the way but allows you to actually make it yourself. Usually the meal will be at least three courses, so you get desserts as well (it depends on what class you take, ours was different because it was through the school). You get to learn to cook in the kitchen, then to sit down and enjoy a "family" meal when you're done. After the evening is over, they e-mail you the recipes so you can recreate them yourselves! Some stories: During one of the classes Chef Andrea noticed I had a huge burn mark on my hand (a bartender from another place in Rome had torched my hand, but that's for another review). He specifically took me aside and gave me instructions on how to maintain/heal it. The fact that he took them the time to individually help me out was a true showing of how caring he is, especially since if I hadn't had taken his advice my hand would have probably scared way more than it did. So you're in good hands! Also, in one of my conversations with his wife she told me a story how she was traveling on the bus once and this guy was complaining about his current life situation. An older lady turned to him and said "You are not a tree. You do not have roots. If you're not happy where you're at, get up and move." That conversation and her advice always reminds me to continue moving forward, and onward, in life. read more

Chef Andrea and his wife (Erica) are so hospitable as well as passionate about sharing their love of food. Chef Andrea not only knows what he's doing in regards to the food itself but he has a way of transmitting information that makes it so easy to digest. I learned so much in our 5 hours together and I plan to take that knowledge back with me. His class is great for foodies, novices, or even much experienced cooks because it is downright enjoyable. If I had the opportunity to take a class with him every day while visiting Rome I would have; that's how much I loved it. Not only that but he also ensures that all dietary restrictions are accommodated without sacrificing taste or the cooking experience. I am a vegetarian and there was a gluten-free individual in my class as well and he made some modifications to the recipes by taking out individual portions where necessary. By doing this he retained the integrity of each of the dishes, allowed us to learn how to cook them, but we were able to enjoy the end product as well (just a slight variation). I could not be happier with our choice of class. It was definitely well worth every penny spent! So, if you're considering taking the class (which you are or you wouldn't be reading this) then DO IT! You will not regret it! read more