The best food in Rome is homemade! From artsy meals with opera artists, wine pairing dinners and original Roman recipes. Sit at a local’s table and share delicious food together on a private home dinner with a personalized menu.
The best food in Rome is homemade! From artsy meals with opera artists, wine pairing dinners and original Roman recipes. Sit at a local’s table and share delicious food together on a private home dinner with a personalized menu.
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With Maria Gloria
A Roman dinner with a 5 course menu and wine pairing
128 reviews
3 hours | home dinners | Rome
Dine in a cozy Roman house close to Appia Antica and enjoy a 5-course home dinner prepared with love and skills. Taste Roman dishes prepared with seasonal local ingredients, all prepared for you by one of the best "formaggieri" (cheese expert) in Rome!
Dive into the flavors of Rome with a hands-on cooking experience in the heart of the vibrant Pigneto neighborhood. Shop for fresh, seasonal ingredients at the local farmers’ market and cook a delicious traditional Roman meal in a cozy local flat. Enjoy authentic Roman stories, flavors, and fun!
Do you want to taste some bites of Roman food specialities? You are in the right place! Chef Gianni grow up in his family restaurant and now he is ready to prepare for you traditional food.
"The chef has a cute apartment in a great part of a city. He was amazing with our teenage children, guiding them through the preparation and keeping them entertained with eloquent stories of history of Roman culinary art. We also got some amazing tips for day-to-day cooking. And, of course, the food was excellent!
Highly recommend the experience! "
"Dinner with Maria Gloria was like having dinner with a friend you haven’t seen in awhile! We were greeted with a hug and she seemed just as excited to see us as we were to see her! The whole evening was absolutely wonderful! Donatella and Francesco made a most wonderful meal and we all shared the meal around the table. I fell head over heels in love with Rome and can’t wait to come back! We will definitely have dinner with Maria Gloria again! Thank you, Maria Gloria, Donatella, and Francesco for an evening I will never forget 🇮🇹🥰"
"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.
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Private & personalized home dinners in Rome with a local
Experience a warm welcome and delicious home-cooked food with a private home dinners in Rome. Join a local host at their home for a meal that feels like being invited to a friend's dinner table.
Enjoy authentic dishes, real conversation, and a glimpse into daily life and local traditions. These experiences are always personal and tailored to your dietary preferences and interests.
A cozy, unforgettable way to connect with people, culture, and flavors in Rome.
"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"
"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!"
AlexAbout local Maria GloriaRome, November 1, 2024
5.0
Fantastic experience
"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."
JoannaAbout local Maria GloriaRome, October 20, 2024
5.0
Sharing laughter and food
"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 !!"
PhilippeAbout local Maria GloriaRome, October 18, 2024
5.0
Dinner with friends
"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 ❤️❤️"
CatarinaAbout local Maria GloriaRome, October 12, 2024
5.0
Food experience that shouldn't be missed!
"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."
TaylorAbout local Maria GloriaRome, September 22, 2024
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Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
Tailored to your wishes
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Chat before you book
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Travel that supports locals
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
Feel good about where your money goes
You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Trusted by millions
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Secure & flexible booking
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Private & Personal
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
Home Dinners in Rome
Tailored to your wishes
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Chat before you book
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Travel that supports locals
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
Feel good about where your money goes
You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Trusted by millions
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Secure & flexible booking
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
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