Great experience for someone that wants a cultural food immersion of Roma! Chef Andrea is professional and funny and the time passes so quickly in the class. I really learned some new things I can try at home, like a new artichoke and beef dish that were both delicious. They have a great wine paring and the wines available for purchase(bring cash!). I highly recommend this for anyone who's a beginner or a seasoned cook--you'll enjoy the company and learn something new. read more

Just finished up one of the funnest days we have had in Rome at a traditional roma style cooking class in Trastevere. Our host Andrea took us through multi coursed traditional seasonal menu with humor and incredible technic. In the morning he went to the market to buy the best seasonal food. We prepared the traditional roman artichoke, followed by fresh pasta in one of most amazing squash, leek, and speck sauce, followed by traditional meatballs in the most amazing tomato sauce. Finally a divine dolce of custard with fresh kiwis. Our fellow chefs/students were all amazing people in a range of ages. Two younger american gals traveling through Italy, two couples from England, two ladies from the Netherlands, and probably one of the most charming Canadian/Italian couple we have ever met on our travels who were in their 70s. Couple of notes. Book early. There are only 12 places. Be prepared to be hands on and participate. Be prepared to be charmed by Andrea. You pay half up front and cash after. And = DO GET THE WINE PARING!!!! All local wines but not to much for an amazing Roma lunch. read more

I took Chef Andrea's cooking class on my first visit to Rome 4 years ago. As soon as I booked my second trip to Rome , I knew I had to go back. I am so glad I did! Chef Andrea does an amazing job teaching you about Roman cuisine in a fun and interactive environment. Chef Andrea buys the freshest ingredients and does his best to meet the special requests of all guests when preparing the menu. He even looked up the menu from my last visit to ensure I did not have any repeat dishes! After a few fun hours in the kitchen, you get to sit down and enjoy the company of the other guests while Chef Andrea serves you one of the best meals you will ever have. Best of all, he does all the cleanup! Be sure to ask Chef Andrea for restaurant recommendations around the city and take home some of the fresh products he makes! Next time I'm in in Rome, I will be back! read more

Hands down one of the best experiences I had while in Rome. Chef Andrea and his wife were consummate hosts for what turned out to be a wonderful, funny, informative, and delicious afternoon! No food question (for a newbie like me) is too silly for Andrea as he will answer anything with a funny comeback or experienced answer. We all felt like we were having fun making dinner with old friends. If only I could have taken the school home with me; Food just doesn't taste the same at my house. Grazie! read more

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AMAZING! Loved every moment of it. I highly suggest that you do the wine tasting that accompanies the cooking class. The cooking class was by far THE BEST activity that my friend and I did in Rome. First off, let me say how awesome Chef Andrea's wife and him are at responding to your emails and providing an accurate description of the the overview of the class. Chef Andrea taught me so much in one class. If you love food, love to cook, love to laugh and have a GREAT time. This is the class for you! P.S., the recipes that you learn in class will be sent to you after. THIS IS A MUST DO!!! read more

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This cooking class was one of the best experiences we had in Rome. Chef Andrea Consoli was the most personable host teaching us many things and getting everyone involved and with a chance to do everything. He taught us how to make very traditional Roman dishes using only the best ingredients. We got to try food along the way also! The value of this class is amazing for everything you learn how to do, and the lunch After is phenomenal. Wine pairing optional is also a must! You will NOT regret taking this class, one of the best cooking classes I have done so far! read more

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Wow, what a day! Chef Andrea was AMAZING! If anyone gets the opportunity if not the pleasure of taking his class jump on it immediately. My wife and I got into Rome and heard of this class from a cousin who lives in Rome. She said if we can get in we should take the class, we would have a good time. She was right, not only did we have a great time and meet some great new friends we had the best food I have ever eaten. Chef Andrea was funny and helped everyone relax and have a good time. If I ever come back to Rome I will be sure to take his class again. read more

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The cooking class with Chef Andrea was one of our favorite experiences in Rome. Chef Andrea was an excellent teacher and involved all the participants in the cooking. An added plus he is very personable and funny. We made a four course meal reflecting Roman cuisine ! It was delicious. Chef Andrea will send you the recipes as well. Look no further for an educational and enjoyable cooking experience. Cost of class very reasonable. read more

This was my second time taking a cooking class with Chef Andrea. He doesn't disappoint! We had a wonderful time learning about food in Italy, as well as tips for restaurants and for cooking in general. We made SO much food and it was all delicious! We can't wait to make it here at home. Thanks for another great class! read more

Do go! We were in Rome to see Rome and take international law classes. We arranged a cooking class with Chef Andrea just for our group. Chef Andrea told us a bit about the history of cooking in Rome and Trastevere, then put us all to work making different parts of our feast. He and his assistants made sure we knew what to do and that dinner would be fabulous. We ate our delicious food and found about some of us thought the most marvelous portion of dinner was the salad, some the pasta dish, and others the tiramisu. A few days later we received details of the recipes we had cooked by email. I plan to try each recipe again. read more

This was an unforgettable experience not just in Roman cuisine but in Roman culture, farm to table and organic cooking as well. This is an authentic experience, not some tourist trap. I recommend going to this class at the start of your vacation...it will inform how you eat the rest of your time in this beautiful country. Thank you Chef! read more

Chef Andrea & Cooking Classes in Rome was one of our favorite experiences during our trip to Italy. Learning about the food and culture of Italy, as well as getting hands on experience with a small group was priceless. By the end of the class, we were all enjoying the food, the wine. and the new acquaintances. I would highly recommend this if you are someone who likes to do something beyond visiting the "tourist traps." Once I returned home, I couldn't wait to try each of the recipes in my own kitchen! read more

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Was here last night with my school. We had an amazing experience. It was so much fun learning to cook the recipes and preparing the foods. The food was some of the best I have had since I have been in Italy. The chef's are such fun as well! read more

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So excellent! Make the time to take this class! You will make great friends, learn new skills and eat amazing food! This was really a treat! I will definitely do this again when I come back to Rome! The menu changes daily, all ingredients are fresh, and chef is mostly accommodating with dietary restrictions ;) read more

Spent 5 hours with Chef and 11 of my newest best friends. FUN, educating and very good food. He is very knowledgable, easy to understand, serious about food and cooking and lots of fun. The menu was set with input from participants and well thought out. Yummo, best Gnocchi ever, wines fit well with each course. And you get the recipes to impress your friends back home. I would send everyone to this adventure (school, doesn't do it justice). I hope to come back next visit. Worth the cost and time. Good value. Be sure to ask about an elephant pinch vrs a nice two finger bottom pinch. read more

DO NOT MISS THIS! Chef Andrea is funny, talented, and a joy to work with! This was our favorite experience in Rome. My boyfriend and I learned so much about cooking and ingredients. The meal was elaborate and to die for! Also, highly recommend the wine pairing. You will not regret booking this! Our meal was: Appetizer: Zucchini Flowers with proscuitto/eggplant and mozzarella and southern style pesto First Course: Fettucine alla Chitarra alla Pecorara Second Course: Meatballs and fresh Tomato Sauce Side Dish: Roman Style zucchini with cream of pumpkini blossoms Dessert: Ricotta and Homemade Sour Cherry Jam Pie read more

I simply cannot say enough good things about this experience! My husband and I decided on taking this class since we had both been to Rome before and love Italian food. This trip was all about uncovering new layers of Italian cuisine, and nothing would have been the same without Chef Andrea and the experience of his class. Not only did we learn about Roman culture, but we went home with incredible recipes and a truly unforgettable experience with Chef Andrea. He's an exceptional person and an amazing teacher. If I could give one piece of advice for this class, leave enough time in your day to truly be able to be present for this experience. Don't rush off to the next activity after. This is an exceptional experience because you get to spend time with a local, who is so passionate about his city, culture and history, that you really will learn so much in this short afternoon. Embrace the experience! read more

This class is by far a must when visiting Rome! I had traveled Italy for 15 days and the meal we prepared in class with the help from Chef Andrea was top of the list. One of the BEST Italian meals I have EVER tasted! Not only is the food delicious but Andrea and his wife truly make it a very cultural experience! Whether you're traveling solo or with someone, you won't be disappointed and will have a lot of fun cooking. Great for all levels of cooking! I chose the wine tasting with the meal and it was divine as well. So stop reading reviews and book your cooking class now!!! Buon Appetito xo read more

Cooking with Chef Andrea was the highlight of our entire trip! I signed myself and four friends up for this class not knowing what that expect. It truly exceeded any expectations I had. As five 22 year old girls that have no idea how to cook, Chef Andrea made cooking fun and super easy to learn. I don't think I stopped smiling or laughing the entire class. It was so nice to get to know Chef Andrea and his wife and the meal we made was truly amazing. He is able to accommodate many different diets. We had two people who could not eat gluten and a vegetarian and he went above and beyond to make sure they could enjoy everything we made! We made 7 courses and every single bite was amazing. Chef Andrea is genuine, kind, and funny which made the class so amazing. His wife is incredible and so sweet. I could not recommend this class any more. I plan on telling everyone I know who is planning a trip to Rome to take this class! It is worth every penny! read more

Our cooking class in Rome was one of the BEST things we did during our trip. My boyfriend and I studied abroad in Rome and were back to visit for the first time since living here, and this experience was exactly what we were looking for. Andrea is hilarious and does a great job of creating a comfortable atmosphere in the kitchen. We had a great time getting to know our fellow "chefs". The food was delicious and the wine pairing was generous. We left with 4 bottles of delicious homemade limoncello and peachcello and would recommend this class to anyone looking for an authentic, fun, and delicious afternoon in Rome. read more

I am giving this class 5 stars. I took this class while vacationing in Rome. It was refereed to me by someone who lives in Italy and owns a Food Tour in Florence. I am a Private Chef myself and still found the class insightful, cultural and fun. I met people from Europe and the USA. The class is very interactive and sociable. The Chef is very entertaining. He has a great personality. The food was fresh and delicious. He offered a generous wine pairing as we sat to eat what we had prepared. I felt like the cost of the class was reasonable for what was offered. I highly recommend Cooking Classes in Rome by Chef Andrea. read more

This experience was definitely one of our favorite things we did during our 10 day honeymoon in Italy! Chef Andrea was wonderful! He catered our class to be family friendly because we had kids in the class and everything we made was easy and fun! We've only been home a few weeks and have made all of the dishes for our family! He was extremely quick to respond and get us the recipes following the class! The food was amazing and his wine pairings were perfect for each meal! We really enjoyed learning how to cook and being able to meet the people that took the class with us! read more

We won't soon forget our delicious, memorable, and educational experience with Chef Andrea! What a wonderful honeymoon highlight!

A must do! We made this a part of our three day trip to Rome and it made wonderful memories. Chef Andrea was a charismatic, intelligent and helpful host to our silly group. The atmosphere of the dining room and kitchen are comfortable and charming. The food was outstanding and not overly complicated. You'll definitely learn a lot and enjoy your time there. Be careful not to plan too much after your class. We were still full by the time of our 7pm dinner reservation and rescheduled our flexible plan. read more

Chef Andrea's cooking class was definitely the HIGHLIGHT of our trip to Rome! He had a great sense of humour and made everyone feel comfortable in the kitchen. He also took great care to accommodate my dietary restrictions (I'm vegetarian) without sacrificing the authenticity of our meal. The class was limited to 12 participants, which made for an intimate experience with food enthusiasts from all over the world. There were a few novices in our group, and some more experienced cooks... regardless of our skills coming in we all walked away with some new tips and tricks to apply in the kitchen. I've already impressed so many of my friends with the fun "foodie" facts that I learned about traditional Italian cuisine - now all that's left to do is reproduce these recipes at home :) P.S. Bring some extra cash to indulge in Chef Andrea's homemade jams and preserves! I picked up a bottle of kiwi jam, which we had the opportunity to sample before class. He also sells his own homemade limoncello. read more

Wow! What a fun day. We had such a great time taking this class. We did the class with eight other people we hadn't met before, however, before the day was over they felt like old friends. Andrea was extremely knowledgeable and a lot of fun. If you have time I would highly recommend taking this class. read more

This is an amazing opportunity! Chef Andrea was so great and we learned so much! I highly recommend this cooking class! We learned as we cooked and then we all sat together to eat the amazing food we all prepared together. This class is a must in Rome! read more

Exceptional!! This was so much fun, my husband and I are pining to go back to Rome to do it all again. We knew this was going to be a fun time, but it was so much better than we even thought. This is one of THE most fun things to do in Rome. Its a wonderful education and a very fun party all in one. We highly recommend this class! read more

This was my second cooking class with chef Andrea. The first was with my husband Joe in January 2011. It was a highlight of our first journey to Rome, Italy. We talked a lot about our trip to Rome upon our return...the cooking class always took top billing. To this day we talk about our COOKING CLASS IN ROME with the greatest of fondness. My second class in March, 2014 with Andrea confirmed all that I had experienced the first time around. My brother Rich, my cousin Stephen and my mother Amelia who had traveled to Italy in celebration of her 80th birthday joined me and do here by decree : Chef Andrea is a master professor of the cucina, an artful teacher who can instantly put his cooking students at ease with his humor. In a moment he has captured everyone and the magic of learning to cook begins. He is able to engage each student no matter their level of discomfort or expertise. His ability to homogenize a group of 12 strangers to create a masterpiece 4 course dinner is mystical. Every moment is memorable as Chef Andrea weaves facts, past experiences and his strong opinions together into a quilt of savory morsels of information. Andrea is entertaining with jokes, short stories engaging all in his playful art of cooking. He is open and personable not to mention efficient and detailed. His recipes are deliciously reproducible. Andrea is masterful at making himself available throughout the session as he works his audience ...the kitchen his stage. Alas from start to finish...from the moment you sit at the "family" table to enjoy coffee & treats while introducing yourself to your cooking school classmates until the moment you leave the family table as "friends"... the time spent with chef Andrea at a cooking class in Rome will be an experience to remember. Andrea captivated us in 2011, then again in 2014. Our plan is to return to the cooking class again & again. Thank you Andrea for the memorable experience!! read more

Chef Andrea is amazing. We live in Rome and always bring our expat friends and our company to him. Lessons are interactive, informative and entertaining. The food is wonderful and helps you gain an understanding of the rich culture of food here in Italy. Chef Andrea is warm and welcoming, funny and incredibly knowledgeable. The ease to register and follow through of instructions is wonderful. A must do for expats in Rome or visitors! read more

I have dreamed of travelling to Italy for decades (no need to tell you how many...). So, with my 16 year old daughter at my side, off we went. Based on the amazing Trip Advisor reviews (560 fantastic reviews surely mean great things!), I booked the Cooking Classes in Rome for our first full day in Rome, mid-July; great choice!! My daughter, who has stealthily dodged the use of all kitchen appliances sans the microwave and the toaster, smiled agreeably about indulging her mother's heart's desire of learning to cook authentic Italian cuisine. That submissive smile of hers, however, quickly turned into a brilliant beacon of pure foodie joy; really! From the moment that we stepped into the dining room of awaiting fellow cooks, we felt welcomed and ensconced into a world of age-old tradition. Chef Andrea, serving cafe and biscotti, created a wonderful opportunity to chat informally, get to know each other a bit, provide some history of Roman cuisine, and set the stage for amazing things to come. Donning our cooking aprons, off to the kitchen we went. Upon entry, a wonderful bounty of fresh produce and other local ingredients were the first thing to grab your attention. Chef Andrea shops the markets first thing in the morning to source out the freshest fare, and artfully arranges them..."feasting with the eyes" definitely rang true. As for the menu....ooh la la... in preparatory emails, Chef Andrea asked for menu suggestions, allergies, etc.... leaving it up to his discretion was (another) great decision. Picture this: Appetizer: Pumpkin Flowers with prosciutto/eggplant and mozzarella & Southern Style Pesto First Course: Homemade Cavatelli shaped pasta with fresh tomato sauce and basil leaves Second course: Beef Scallopine with Mushrooms Side Dish: Roman style zucchini with cream of pumpkin blossoms Dessert: Tiramisu Just the visual of the ingredients, coupled with the posted menu, was enough to get the gastronomic juices flowing. And then the hands-on fun began. Chef Andrea is truly a kitchen magician... his extensive knowledge, coupled with undeniable passion for cooking authentic Roman cuisine, was truly impressive enough ( I learned so many new, valuable tips to use forevermore)... now add to that, a fabulous sense of humor, the ability to engage all members of the group (ours ranged from 11 years old to um, my age), and the energy to keep us all on-task and on-time with our preparations. So many parts to making this a great experience and he did it all with skillful aplomb! Bravo!! Transitioning from kitchen worker bees, to guests at his table, Chef Andrea then took on the role of our waiter and host. He artfully presented us with each of the courses we made together (just look at the pictures of the tiramisu... like, honestly!!). So glad that I opted for the wine pairing option, as the choices beautifully complimented each dish. The mood around the table was festive and we were incredulous, that four hours after meeting, this group of strangers had worked so flawlessly together to create one of the most sumptuous meals that my daughter and I enjoyed throughout our travels. You'd think that the story and the review ends here...it does not. After travelling for another 3 weeks, my daughter and I arrived home to company from out of town. Without hesitation, and indeed with great vigor and excitement, we decided to recreate the meal that we so tantalizingly enjoyed and have since dreamed about. Chef Andrea emailed all of the recipes enjoyed to each participant, and it was great fun to go around my home community exploring where to best purchase each of the easy-to-find ingredients. Somehow, after collecting about 80% of the ingredients, I accidentally deleted Chef Andrea's email...panic!! Within hours of sending him my S.O.S., however, he supplied me with the recipes and further encouragement to share and enjoy what we learned in his kitchen. Our guests were completely blown away with their dinner that evening... and I have to say, my daughter and I were proud kitchen peacocks! It's one thing to have a great, memorable experience in far-away lands.... it's another to be able to easily recreate it in your own home and share it with important people in your lives. That, to me, is the essence of the richness of this fabulous experience with Cooking Classes in Rome... it wasn't a "one off" thing that we had fond memories of... it was an experience that allowed my daughter and I to share in something fun and happy, and that will bring a lifetime of practical use. I've been putting off writing this review as I could not think of how I could possibly capture the true joy we experienced in Chef Andrea's kitchen... but here it is, and I hope that after reading it, it inspires you to book a class and live the moment for yourself. Ack! Can't download any of my pictures, so once that's figured out, I hope to update. read more

Chef Andrea was awesome! Took a class with 4 of my girlfriends with the wine pairing. Chef emails a very detailed recipe after class so that no one misses anything trying to take notes during class. Our class had 8 people in total, whom we all got to become friends with in the end. The menu is determined by the chef based on seasonal and local ingredients freshly picked that morning personally by the chef. Chef Andrea is very responsive via email and was very accommodating with our schedule, so that was extremely appreciated! read more

Extraordinary opportunity to learn how to prepare some wonderful local Roman dishes! Our small group cooked artichokes with zucchini sauce, spinach & riccota raviolis, a meat dish with cherry tomatoes & arugula, and lemon mouse topped with strawberries. All the while, Chef Andrea is showing us the proper cooking methods & giving us tips on choosing ingredients. Then we have a fabulous lunch with wine pairings for each course! It's worth noting that a few folks in our group were return students! Chef Andrea is fun & passionate about local cuisine. A must-do for foodies visiting Rome! (Also the Chef follows up with a detailed email of the recipes, so that we don't have to take notes.) read more

We liked this class so much last year that we went back again this year. Chef Andrea is very entertaining and he really knows food! Everyone in our group agreed that this experience was the highlight of our trip. We had several really good meals during our stay in Rome, but again, this meal was the best. You will make everything from scratch and use the freshest ingredients! Thank you, Chef Andrea for a fantastic experience and an awesome meal! read more

Excellent class! My husband and I highly recommend you make the time on your next trip to Rome to take Chef Andrea Consoli's cooking class. He sets the menu based on what is fresh and available at the market the morning of the class. Not only is it a hands on cooking experience, but you learn a great deal of tips and facts about the true Roman cooking traditions. And the best part is you get to eat all of the dishes you help create from scratch. Also recommend the wine pairing. Chef Andrea Consoli follows up the class with a detailed email that provides all of the recipes for you to recreate at home for your friends and family. read more

Chef Andrea teaches this class and he is a great instructor! I was impressed by how tasty everything we made was, not to mention he was also the one cleaning up and serving the meals so he's definitely talented in many ways. During class, you work together with your group to make an appetizer, pasta dish, secondi dish, and dessert. He splits tasks up among people, and I would have liked to be able to have a hands on experience with every part of the dish, but I recognize that that's not possible given the nature of tasks (for ex it only takes one person to mix dough), time constraints (spent about 5 hours cooking) and how he is just one instructor (we had 8 people in our class). More importantly, we all got turns doing the interesting parts, like making the spaghetti and carving the artichokes. Overall, I felt like this was a positive experience and I definitely learned a lot about Roman cuisine and cooking in general. I made fond memories during class! Chef Andrea is very responsive over email for coordinating a booking time and he sends you the recipes after class, so it's pretty seamless! read more

Took two cooking classes with Chef Andrea on 2 different times we visited Roma. It was an incredible experience. He is funny and knows how to show you had to make these amazing Roman meals. Small group and I recommend paying a little more and get the vino pairing. You won't be disappointed! Highly recommend him. Aloha Chef Andrea from the Big Island! read more

Participating in a cooking class with Chef Andrea was one of the best things I have done for myself in a long time! Andrea was a gracious host, excellent teacher and had a great personality. These things coupled with amazing food made for an unforgettable day! read more

My wife and I had the BEST time with Chef Andrea in Roma! It was such a great experience, it's about the same time and cost as 1 activity and 1 nice meal, except you get so much more. We met people from all over, had great conversations about our home countries over wine and appetizers, spent a lot of time in the kitchen learning how to make pasta and local Roman dishes we had been eating at different restaurants. We learned about the history of Roman cuisine, about the Trastevere neighborhood and how it's changed over the recent decades, and then got to sit down and enjoy a fantastic meal with everyone that we all made together. The environment is so warm and welcoming, Chef Andrea is a great teacher, funny, personable and makes everyone feel really comfortable regardless of experience in the kitchen. I recommend it to everyone I know traveling to Italy and they all tell me it was the most fun activity they did in Rome. Can't recommend it enough!! read more

This was our best experience in Rome. The kids enjoyed making gnocchi and custard. Highly recommended to anyone who loves Italian food.