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"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 ❤️❤️"

"I booked this activity as a surprise for the two ladies travelling with me (my wife and my niece). I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect before arriving however once we did, the ladies eyes just lit up. Francesca was so friendly and personable and welcomed us so graciously. The ladies were so happy with the directions and guidance Francesca provided in building and making their own special candles from Italy. Francesca is certainly a master craftsperson in her area of expertise (custom shoe and sandals). They both said this was by far their best part of of two week trip in Italy. That’s certainly saying something. "

"From the very first moment we felt welcomed and comfortable by Maria Gloria. The food, the cheeses, the conversation, the laughter, the storytelling. Recalling it is just the tip of the iceberg. We entered as strangers and left feeling like we had three new friends. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to connect in an authentic way. Everything was just perfect. I will be dreaming of Donatella's tiramisu for very long time... :) From the bottom of my heart, thank you Maria Gloria, Francesco and Donatella."

"What an amazing experience. Maria Gloria, Francesco and Donatella made us feel so welcome, it was like being with family. The food and wine were spectacular. Was definately the high light of our trip to Rome and I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Rome."

"My husband and I went on a three (3) week trip to Italy, Greece & and the Greek Islands and this dinner with Maria Gloria, Francesco & Donatella was the BEST EXPERIENCE we had in Rome!!! Truly the "Cherry on Top”!!! Maria Gloria had visited my home town of New Orleans, Louisiana a few weeks before we joined her for dinner and she gave me the biggest welcome! She was wearing a New Orleans T-shirt that said “Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!” (Let the good times roll) and Mardi Gras beads! :-D What a fun and special way to welcome me to her home and culture…by including a little piece of my culture. This, and our three wonderful and charming hosts made both my husband and I feel like we were having dinner with friends! There were wonderful roman bites of appetizers that included a kind of breaded meatball with an olive inside…so yummy. The two pasta dishes were two of the five traditional “Roman” pasta dishes. Let me tell you, being a Foodie from New Orleans and a lover of all Italian food from the North of Italy to Sicily, this was some of the most authentic and delicious Italian/Roman food that I’ve ever had! One of the pasta dishes was made with “Guanciale”- pork cheeks, in a red sauce. It was simply “Out of this World Good”! I wound up eating some of my husband’s dish after gobbling mine up so quickly. You simply can’t get this kind of amazing Roman Home Cooking from just anywhere. You have to go to a Roman Home…that just happens to have two cheese and food professionals cooking and joining you for dinner. What a treat to be able to watch a couple of the dishes being made from scratch with just a few simple, high quality ingredients, that Francesco then turned into culinary Magic! I grew up in the kitchen and always feel so comfortable being there and a part of the cooking process. Of course there was delicioso vino/wine all night and the absolute best Tiramisu I’ve ever had. I had stopped ordering Tiramisu at restaurants because I just couldn’t get that essential flavor and texture experience that the dish should have. This Tiramisu had a perfect balance of flavors and was so light…like having desert on a cloud. The best I’ve ever eaten by far. Francesco and Donatella own a cheese shop so the cheeses and meats were available all evening. For a super cheese lover like me, I could not have been in the company of better people…or better cheese. There was so much variety of delicious cheeses & meats that Donatella had to wrap up all that was left so I could take them with me. Do yourself a favor and have an “Authentic Roman Home Dinner” experience with Maria Gloria, Donatella and Francesco! Wonderful welcoming people who make not only incredible food but make for a charming evening with lovely people. Molto Bene! Thank you so much for having us, feeding us well and giving us our best night in Roma! Evelyn “Evie” & Darrick"

"It was an absolute treat to be invited into Massimo's kitchen and have him teach the kids to cook 3 amazingly simple but delicious pasta meals. He was great at getting kids involved and our eldest can't wait to try out these recipes at home and cook for Mum and Dad. Massimo shared his love for food, cooking and country and it was a real pleasure. Would love to do this again once back in Rome. Grazie Massimo!"

"The food was simple and easy to make but very delicious 😋 Would take another class with him."

"Our family enjoyed learning to cook some simple, yet delicious, sauces to go with pasta with Massimo. He was witty, kind and great with our kids. Next time, we’ll do the homemade pasta class!"