This is a 5 star experience through and through! Everything about this 1/2 day class is…read moreunbelievable. Host and cooking lead, Manuela is a gem. She is friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable but most of all knows how to take your trip to Italy to another level! She immerses you in a full on sensory experience to cooking. Smelling ingredients, touching and understanding textures, seeing the freshness of ingredients and the rich colors, and finally tasting the fruits of your labor. Mmmmm. We opted for a regional class that featured Sicilian recipes and it was fantastic! We made a four course meal. One of the freshest meals I've ever had. Our food was down right mouth watering! You must must must go here when visiting Florence for a truly rich cultural and culinary experience. Loved this day more than I can capture in a review.

OMG!! This review is long overdue!! We had the best time with Manuela and Simon. Was definitely…read moreone of the highlights of our trip!! Manuela was patient, informative, and humorous. Everything we made was explained very well, and best of all was delicious. I will forever remember this time, and look forward to utilizing the recipes back home. Highly recommend taking a class with them!!

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.

This was an amazing experience! All of the chefs were friendly, kind, patient, funny and…read morepersonable. Chef Roberto and crew were wonderful with our special needs son - ensuring a welcoming, safe environment and that he had a great time. Learning to make these dishes was fun! They made it easy to follow and understand. The food was delicious and we look forward to using the recipes. Thank you so much :)

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!

My wife and I took a private cooking class with Chef Fabrizio. It was our favorite thing we did on…read moreour honeymoon! Chef Fabrizio is a fantastic instructor. He is hilarious! He taught us quite a bit about making pasta which will be quite helpful once we get home and make it ourselves. He was also very patient with our mistakes too. Mama mia! After the cooking class is over, you go down into the cellar below their kitchen and enjoy a private meal of the food you cooked. It was so much food! And extremely delicious as well. When we come back to Florence we will be sure to do it again.

I definitely recommend this. It was something fun to do with our big group. The instructor was…read morefunny. Honestly it was some of the best pasta we had the whole trip. They also give you the recipes to take home with you which I loved!

La Scuola di Cucina Lorenzo Medici has to be one of the top flight schools of Italian cooking…read more Everything about it is so totally impressive form its huge open modern design to its formally attired chef and master chef instructors attired in their dress whites with 52 pleated chef hats. Unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to attend any of the classes, though I wish I would have. However, I did carefully observe just about everything of their operations and the instructors left no detail to chance or uncovered. For example I noticed one student incorrectly cracking an egg against a knife edge and immediately saw two chef instructors showing him and instructing him on how to properly do it against a flat surface and they didn't leave him until he got it right. Also the instructors are constantly observing, tasting, having the students taste and advising throughout the entire process of students cooking. The instructions and classes are done in a totally "hands on" process of instruction. Furthermore you'll find that most of the students aren't comprised of armatures or wannabe cooks, but those who are already professionals and are there to improve and further hone their culinary talents. I've fortunately had the opportunity to observe many schools of cooking and culinary instruction including those of the Culinary Institute of America and have to say that those of the La Scuola di Cucina Lorenzo Medici were amongst the most impressive.

Took a cooking lass at the Central Market! What an amazing experience. Go on their website for…read morecooking class dates. €50 per person per class. You will not be disappointed

I had a wonderful private cooking class with Marcella. Prior to the class, we planned the menu of…read morewhat to make. Marcella has a deep knowledge of food history and techniques. She is able to tell you the story of an ingredient, how it is cultivated, and how it can be applied for culinary purposes. She provided detailed instruction on how to cut, what to look out for while cooking, and even gave a lesson on how to pick a "good olive oil". I was even more impressed to find out that Chef Marcella had a deep knowledge of medieval cooking, a particular interest of mine. She was able to explain how different spices were used at the time, and how the Italian kitchen evolved over time. She has a profound knowledge of food history and the culinary arts. This being said: The class is what you make of it. If you are engaged and you ask questions, you will learn and get answers. If you attend just to follow a recipe, it may prove a less than enriching experience. I asked many questions, and Chef Marcella remained patient, taking the time to impart her knowledge upon me. I was extremely appreciative of this. My menu included: fresh pasta, stuffed zucchini flowers, filet all'aceto balsamico, and an olive oil cake with red-wine caramel sauce. Since my class I have made 3 of the 4 recipes. I took careful notes during the class and truly feel that Marcella made sure I mastered these recipes. The class can be as serious as you would like to make it. I would recommend letting Marcella know your particular goals with the class and your skill level so that she can plan the best class for you. High marks to Chef Marcella!

I went here as a class field trip with other study abroad students and had an amazing time!…read moreEveryone here was really helpful and kind to us, and we even got to take home the recipes at the end so we could show our families what we learned in class! If you're looking for an authentic Italian cooking class in Florence, I would recommend no place other than Giglio Cooking.

We did 2 wines tours with Italy and Wine, one with Nicole and one with Matteo. Both guides were…read morefantastic as were the vineyards/wineries. Highly recommend the Brunello tour and the Chianti and Super Tuscan. We learned such a lot from both guides and bought 3 cases of wine and wine olive oil! Would not hesitate to recommend.

Very scenic though long drive. The wineries we visited were unique and very informative. A couple…read morequaint little towns were neat to wander around. Going into a cave for a tasting was fun. Lunch was at a great spot. And it was great.

Best cooking class I have ever taken and the food was so so good!!! He even sent me the recipient…read moreafter! We made papa pomodoro, a ravioli filled with cheese and pear and tiramisu! All 10/10!! And made in a timely manner too! I would go back again and highly recommend to everyone!

This class was so lovely , and informative! The host and staff was very very very friendly,…read morewelcoming and helpful! They all took their time with the whole group! The pizza , gelato, and sorbet! Came out ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and DELICIOUS! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PARTICULAR CLASS! Very wonderful experience!

Since today was a free day for me, I worked with my hotel to book two tours. The first one was at…read more10 and it was a walking tour of Florence. It was great, there were 14 of us and we all got to know each other while we were walking. The history and the knowledge of these guides are amazing. I would recommend you give them a try. We finished our tour with gelato! I took an afternoon class on cooking -pasta and gelato. The class was hands on and it was fun and delicious! Thank you Tommaso and Serena!

Had gone here for a vespa class and it was the best experience I ever had. Fantastic teachers that…read moreactually try to teach you how to ride, and then they take you on an amaizng trail on the country side of tuscany. Afterwards, you get to go to a very local gelato shop that was honestly so amazing we lined up twice for their gelato, followed by two wineries and a nice group dinner. Afterwards, I decided to book their pizza and gelato cooking class for my family, and again we had a wonderful experience. The teachers were very professional and gave us tips on how to adjust our pizza and gelato making at home with different ingredients and equipment. Would recommend any of their tours!

The culinary school is as good as it gets!!!…read more It IS however, for serious cooks! Maria IS a serious chef and the intinery is intense. We plannned the class during the week and everyone who partisciapted enjoyed it very much AND learned. Wine was served at the end of the "prep" along with dinner. There was NO drinking doing the presentation. We highly recommend this for any visitor to Italy.

From the owner: Gigliocooking is a modern school with a professional character…read more Cooking courses of different matter and lasting times are offered over the year. We also offer private and open 1 day lessons. With us, you learn to make the real Italian food in a comfortable environment. Here you will discover the secrets and everything that will enhance your cooking techniques from true Italian Chefs. Gigliocooking is a unique experience of culture and fun, for both professional and amateur level. The school was born in 2009 with the will to create a place where Cooking is not competition, but it is taught as what it really is, everything else: chemistry, nutrition, culture, history, health, sharing, beauty, necessity. You enter the school through a small courtyard. The work space is a very well lighted large room equipped with professional instruments. It is located in the city of Florence, about 10 minutes walking from Porta alla Croce, one of the doors to enter the historical center. It is very near the gardens of the riverside Lungarno del Tempio. Walking along the river from the city center is the best way to get here.