Where do I even start? This experience has sealed my love for Positano. Chef Peter was the most…read moregracious chef, person, business owner that I have met here. Although British, he has lived in Italy for most of his life, including in this gorgeous villa. Recommended to him by my Airbnb host who is a local. This experience will go down in the books for me! His beautiful villa was located off of one of the staircases. There were about 10 or 12 other people. By the end of the night, we were such great friends, that's how Peter brought us all together. He had in-depth explanations, the food sourcing from Italy, where the local ingredients were caught/grown, how to ensure that it is organic, etc. He has an extensive wine cellar in the basement that we did wine tasting in. Super aromatic red wines that he has. We cooked fish, made appetizers, chopped tons of vegetables for risotto, made Oso Buco. He showed us how to cook, gave us instructions for our benefit at home. We sat outside on the bench type seating with beautiful views of the coast. I would love for Chef Peter to come to San Diego as he said he may. This is my type of dream job to pursue if I ever retire. Thank you, Peter, you were lovely and wonderful!

Peter is an awesome chef and host…read more Excellent wine, food and experience! The views of Positano are amazing.

I've always wanted to see the Amalfi Coast. As I did my research on the Amalfi Coast, I came across…read morethe "Amalfi Lemon Experience" website. As soon as I reviewed it, I knew it was one of the things I just had to do with my family, particularly the "Lemon Picnic Experience". I contacted my travel advisor, Fabio Ilardi of "Italy Bespoke Tours" to help me arrange the picnic experience. My dreams got bigger and I thought of the possibility of having a family photo session at the lemon farm. I asked Fabio to contact the lemon farm to check to see if was even permissible to bring a professional photographer on site for a formal portrait session. Fabio called the farm and the manager, Mr. Salvatore Aceto granted us permission. Honestly, I felt like I won the lottery. I was so excited and grateful. I researched local Amalfi Coast photographers and fell in love with Emiliano Russo's website. I loved his eye and his ability to capture light in his photography. I then found out Emiliano actually personally knew the Aceto family and took photos of the family in the past. You can actually still see posters of Emiliano's photography at the check out counter at the lemon farm today as Emiliano pointed them out to me when we were on site. Honestly, I think all of this was fate! On arrival to the farm, Andrea our guide greeted us. She was so welcoming, fun, and enthusiastic. She exuded passion and love for her family's lemon farm. She explained that her family has been taking care of this lemon farm for the past 200 years. She toured us through the museum and then showed us a large Sfusato Amalfitano lemon. If you could bottle up all the sunshine and happiness into an object, let it be the Sfusato Amalfitano lemon! It was honestly as large as a cantaloupe. There were climbs to different terraces of the farm and each level got prettier and prettier, like we were reaching heaven. The views and the lemon trees just got more gorgeous the higher we climbed. Along the way our photographer Emiliano and his assistant photographer Felice Tozzi captured pictures of my family during the journey. I am glad of this, because honestly I needed something tangible after this experience to remind me this was all real and not just a beautiful dream! We then returned to the cafe area. Andrea poured us the freshest and tastiest lemonade ever! We were then brought to the private picnic area to have lunch. The meal was amazing! After lunch, we came back to the cafe area to have dessert. The lemon sponge cake was divine. My boys had the traditional lemon cake. My youngest son told me it was the best lemon cake he has ever had. We also had limoncello and a lemon flavored espresso! While sitting in the cafe, Mr. Salvatore Aceto greeted us. I immediately jumped up to shake his hand and to thank him for giving us permission to do the photo session in his farm. He then pointed further down the cafe that his father was just across the way and wanted to introduce us to him. Honestly, I was star struck! I felt I was meeting a celebrity. Mr. Luigi Aceto stood up from his chair to greet me and he kissed my hand twice. I was so in awe of him taking care of this beautiful farm his entire life. I also found out that the following day was going to be his 91st birthday! I then thanked Mr. Salvatore Aceto again and honestly I started to cry happy tears. The day was truly a dream come true and I will be forever grateful. The Aceto family did not only make us feel like VIPs for the afternoon, they made us feel like family. My only regret is that I forgot to ask to eat the lemon whole with the rind! How I interpret this is that I WILL return someday to this beautiful lemon farm to do just that and book another picnic experience. May God continue to bless your beautiful family and lemon farm for the next 200 years and beyond! I hope my post inspires others to enjoy your lemon picnic experience! It was just simply amazing and hands down the #1 top experience of my entire Italy vacation! Grazie mille!

Booked a reservation for 2 to the lemon tour at 10am. The groups are smaller which is nice. They…read moreexplained the history and guided us through the lemon farm. We were able to take a short break to use the bathrooms and try some of their products. They had lemonade and lemon cake. Mine was switched out for a lemon candy since I informed them I was gluten free. There was also a demonstration of how limoncello is made and samples were given out. Overall the tour guide was very informative and we had a lot of fun.

Where do I even begin here? No menu, no problem. Found this place as a must while in Positano…read more Incredible atmosphere and such a bang for your buck. About $60 per person but all you can eat, and wine! They have live music which livened up the place but they don't even need it. Food is hot, fresh, and we overate. Save up your meal for this gem--it will not disappoint. See some of our fabulous dishes pasta, steak, veggies, all piping hot.

Amazing experience all around. The only phrase I can say to describe it - "life changing"…read more An unforgettable farm to table experience with views of the Amalfi Coast. Went there today after a hike and had numerous courses of home cooked traditional Italian cuisine that was sourced just steps away from where I was sitting. All around very rustic, elegant yet cozy at the same time. Family owned and operated for 3 generations...I hope this place stays around for many more. I will be back on my next visit to the amalfi coast.

Yummy!! The Tiramisu was out of this world. I enjoyed everything about this place…read more Worth the trip.

There are places in this world that feel like they've been whispered into existence by dreamers and…read morepoets and La Gavitella is one of them. Tucked against the cliffs of Praiano, where the sun kisses the sea with the reverence of an old love story, this spot is nothing short of cinematic. The staff, Lord, they were more than gracious, they were artists in the craft of kindness. They found out it was my birthday and turned the moment into a celebration worthy of film credits. No fanfare, just heart. That kind of quiet magic. The food? Worthy of a standing ovation. I ordered the linguine all'astice, Jennifer Lopez's selection, and it was a dish that belonged in poetry, lobster so tender it felt like a gift, twirled in pasta that tasted like the sea had shared its secrets. It felt like something out of a Hollywood daydream. But better, because it was real.

After my wife & I recently experienced Mamma Agata's cooking class, I quickly realized that writing…read moremy review would not be that easy. That's because words alone are truly not sufficient to explain the entire experience from start to finish. First of all, the class takes place at Mamma Agata's home in Ravello and it is situated in the high elevation of the mountains overlooking the water. The views are priceless and will take your breath away. You may see donkeys that are used to help farmers gather and move the incredible lemon crops. Chiara, Mammas daughter, now conducts the classes and is wonderful and so knowledgeable and welcoming. You will spend the day cooking with Chiara and her sous chef and learning about the proper rules and techniques required to create Italian cuisine. You will also drink excellent wine while cooking and eating! Time is given to relax and walk around the terraced vegetable and flower gardens before returning to the kitchen. All the while you will get to know the other guests which is a lot of fun. We did not want the class to end but we walked away with a once in a lifetime experience and memory that exceeded all expectations! We strongly recommend that you hire a driver to get you back and forth from Mamma Agata's home & to start the process of getting a reservation early. We also suggest not eating much before you go.. you'll be eating plenty of great food all day. Don't forget your camera! Also, you will have time to order her products before you go if you wish. There is no pressure to do so. Don't miss this experience!!

Mamma is worth every penny, and then some! I had such an amazing experience, one that I wish I…read morecould relive. When I think back to all my trips to Europe, all the sites and restaurants, this is absolutely at the top of my list for most memorable experiences. Let me paint the picture for you. It's an all day cooking class at Mamma's home in Ravello. We hired a driver who picked us up and dropped us off in Positano - I recommend you do the same and hire a driver. Upon arrival you're greeted with a warm smile, hug, and hello from Chiara, Mamma's daughter, who ultimately runs the show. You're then greeted with the best lemon cake you'll ever have in your life. Once the whole group arrives, Chiara sets the stage for the day and everyone heads to the kitchen and the cooking begins. Chiara, her husband Gennaro, and of course, Mamma, do all the cooking as they share tips and tricks. The wine starts flowing, the sampling begins and the day just progresses from there. Their home is stunning - it's located on a cliff and the views are special. Our group was great - about 12 people or so (mainly married couples). The food was incredible - such good quality and taste. Those fritters...are you kidding me?!? This is not a cheap experience, but it's one you will never forget.

What an amazing experience. We were fortunate to book…read moreFrederico's Airbnb, known as Toby's House, and had an opportunity to be able to enjoy and authentic cooking class in the beautiful town of Montepertuso From making antipasti, to making the pizza dough from scratch and making sure to have quality ingredients and toppings. His welcoming home with a beautiful view of the Almalfi coast, hosted us along with 4 other people, making it a small and intimate group setting: perfect for sharing pizzas. What a true blessing to find this hidden gem. Thank you for your kind hospitality and for a home away from home as you hosted us at Toby's house. Can't wait to come back soon.

Federico is the G.O.A.T. of pizza. Living in a borough of NY, I thought I knew what I was doing,…read morebut he upped my game 10x! ...like Super Mario after a mushroom...hey Luigi . Seriously, if you even sorta like pizza, this experience is a must! He gives you the recipe for everything you eat!!! You may be tempted to buy some fancy pizza toys to recreate the experience when you get home...just sayin. This is the real deal.

My husband and I booked the Gastronomic Trekking experience for our honeymoon! We were staying in…read morePositano and took the local bus to Praiano (very easy, about 20 minutes). We waited at the bus stop where we were introduced to our host, Antonella. It was us and 3 other couples; 2 of them were also on their honeymoon and the other were on their babymoon. Antonella took us around Praiano where we foraged for our food. She also was very knowledgeable with the area and was telling us little stories. After about 1-2 hours, we then went up to the restaurant, M'Ama (I believe that was the name). It was beautiful -- had a great view of the water and mountains. We then met Antonio who also helped us during our cooking class. We had a beer tasting and then 2 wine tastings. We made our own pasta, we tasted a bunch of different cheeses, we made a salad, dessert, it was all so fun. The time FLEW. The food was DELICIOUS and the experience was so unique and cool. I highly recommend doing this if you are in the area -- well worth the money!

From the owner: A unique experience combining walking, foraging, cooking with local gastronomy…read more Together with our gastronome Matthew, you will discover wild edible herb along trails and gardens in Positano area. Journey continue in the kitchen, where together with chef Giacomo, all participants will get involved in a cooking session using all foraged food. At the end will be a social lunch and a local wine tasting of the day.

First, this can be listed as Villa Maria cooking class or chef Vincenzo because it seems they are…read morethe same. This is also a nice class, and more hands on than Mama Agata. Both enjoyable. Chef Vincenzo has an amazing talent of engaging you, Especially the young people in your family. You cut the tomatoes and the garlic, not watch him. You will make your lunch, everyone contributes. I hated to leave, you do learn, and have access to his online cookbook. Very easy atmosphere, you won't feel like your learning, you feel like your at your grandfathers and he's making you help with dinner.

On Monday 5/13, we were part of a private tour led by Daniele di Palma, which took us along the…read moreAmalfi coast to enjoy numerous sights, wine and a wonderful lunch. Our guide and driver, Daniele provided great insight into the coastal areas, the history, with stops along the coast and an opportunity to enjoy some wine and an exceptional lunch! it made for a wonderful day, and Daniele was the most pleasant guide we experienced on our journey throughout Italy!!

Daniele is simply the best. From the moment we got in contact I could feel his energy was moving…read moreand then when you meet him and see that big enthusiastic smile you know you are off a good start. Daniele showed us the best spots of the coast, Possitano and Ravello, and gave us lots of interesting bits of information throughout the trip, while chatting about all different topics. After the tour he brought us to a vineyard and presented us with these amazing wines. The whole tasting experience was quite different from other tasting we have had at other tastings. Luigi was also an excellent cook, the dishes were all wonderful and so fresh, and created (and imagined) on the spot! The ricotta with lemon zest was out of this world. We hope we have the pleasure of coming back to Amalfi coast, and can't wait for a new tour from Daniele (like the mozzarella experience). Daniele made our vacation one of the best.

My only regret is that I took Francesco's class on my last day in Naples instead of on the first…read moreday of our trip. I a big pizza fan, and as soon as I got to Naples I visited all of the well-known pizzerias you would read about in different magazines. De Michelle, Di Matteo... The pizza Francesco had us do with our own hands was just as good if not even better. It's a fun, hands-on class, and Francesco is a great teacher. He explained the science behind the recipes, gave us some background about Neapolitan pizza, and also introduced us to other local restaurants we wouldn't have heard of if it wasn't for him (not many locals speak English very well, plus, the dude is a huge foodie so he knows what he talks about). This was the highlight of our visit to Naples. Worth every penny.

We met up with Francesco at the Metro and first stop was a (tiny) espresso before taking a short…read morewalk to our pizza-maestro's restaurant, Giù Giù. Tommaso was outside to greet us. The time sped by as we learned about authentic Napoli pizza, making dough, the oven, cheeses, tomatoes and so much more. It was just the 2 of us and Francesco looked after us and was super-attentive. In no time we were tasting cheeses and comparing different tomatoes, making our own dough, trying Scugnizielli (omg - I was in food heaven) and laughing loads. Despite getting ready for opening, Tommaso was with us the whole time, showing us what to do and gently correcting our mistakes. We learned so much and in a relaxed, enjoyable way and that was down to Francesco. You guys are amazing and we will never forget our time spent with you. I 100% recommend this tour to everyone. And you get to eat first class pizza! There is no better way to spend your time in the city of Naples.