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"During our recent visit to Rome, we participated in a risotto cooking workshop led by Massimo, and it was an absolute highlight of our trip! Massimo welcomed us into his beautiful classic apartment, located just a stone's throw from the Colosseum. Although the apartment is considered 'new' by Roman standards at 150 years old, it exudes the charm and history of the city. Massimo is not only a master in the kitchen but also an exceptionally friendly and engaging storyteller. As he taught us the art of making risotto, he shared fascinating stories about daily life in Rome and the cultural differences between northern and southern Italy. His stories were so captivating that, inspired by his anecdotes, we decided never to buy Barilla pasta again, just like him! ;-) His perfect command of the English language allowed us to have truly enjoyable and in-depth conversations. The cozy atmosphere was completed with a delightful glass of wine with the meal. And now the most important part: did we learn anything from the workshop? Absolutely! Massimo provided us with countless tips and tricks. Making risotto may not be complicated, but it does require constant attention and care. Thanks to Massimo, we now feel confident in making the perfect risotto at home. We highly recommend Massimo to anyone looking for a unique and educational culinary experience in Rome. Grazie mille, Massimo!"

"A woman artist in a man world… she is great and talented,the sandals are beautiful. Workroom organized and gave us the feeling to stay and work more. Also if you like tailored shoes she is the one…. Everybody loves tailored Italian shoes and these ones with a femme touch, we will order online soon. (Nop I am not her family and met her in the experience)"

"I'm never ever going to buy ready made pasta sauce now that we learned from Massimo how easy and fun is to cook a delicious three course meal from scratch in no time. Me my wife and my 12, 15 and 24 y/o children had a blast cooking together with massimo and learning in the mean time about ingredients, history and bits and pieces of fun information. A couple of days after our "cooking lesson" we tried at home and made the most delicious Carbonara by ourselves. Cooking is fun and is a good way to spend family time. Thank you Massimo for your time and interesting conversation. "

"I really enjoyed my time with Giovanni and Claudia! The food was good and the company was better. I speak Italian and my wife doesn't and they seamlessly were able to handle transitioning between languages without having her feel left out. 10/10 would do it again."

"We had an amazing experience with Massimo. We learned a lot during the Carbonara and more cooking lesson, not only about cooking, but also about Rome&Italy. Massimo explained everything very well. Next time in Rome, we will definitely book another experience with Massimo! Grazie mille"

"We made beautiful sandals and brought incredible souvenirs. All in all, it is an unforgettable experience. Francesca is very friendly and everything went very smoothly."

"My friends and I regularly do private chef meals on holiday. We love the experience to converse with locals over a meal. Maria Gloria, Francesco and Donatella did not disappoint. They are very gracious hosts. Francesco and Donatella own a cheese shop and made beautifully prepared and displayed courses for us to enjoy. Maria Gloria was a gracious and kind host with wonderful conversations about their beautiful country and city. We would highly recommend a meal with them and their generosity. Grazie Mille!"

"What a great way to spend our last night in Italy, enjoying gorgeous Roman food, beautiful wines and fantastic company. A truly unique and wonderful experience."

"Happiness is certainly homemade when it’s prepared and delivered by Maria Gloria, Donatella and Francisco. When an already amazing family trip needs the cherry on the pie, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with Maria Gloria. Her home will open for you, its coziness will embrace you and the pasta, cheese, salumi and wine (not to forget Donatella’s majestic tiramisu) will amaze you in its simplicity yet fit for royalty. If you thought you had already the best cacio e pepe, hold that thought and change your opinion for good when you tasted Francesco’s pasta ! Thanks so so so much !!"

"If we could give it 20 stars we would!!!! This experience is great! The food is top quality and the company is even better. A 5-course meal, accompanied by 2 different wines and great conversation. For those looking for authenticity and good food, this is the experience to choose! Thank you for everything Maria, Donatella, Francesco ❤️❤️"