Ryan and Debra curated and helped my family cook three amazing dishes over Hangouts during COVID…read more The pasta was deliciously simple and tasty! His guidance was also patient and helpful for understanding the history and the importance of the dishes we made to the region he cooks from. The only thing wrong with the experience is we weren't in his kitchen, I highly highly recommend Ryan for any event whether in person or online for cooking classes to experience the Tuscan flavors. Thank you!

Chef Ryan has helped me check off an item on my bucket list! A personal cooking class in Tuscany…read more... Check! When we booked this class we hoped for a chef with a warm and inviting personality, quality food, exceptional ingredients, and the ability to teach others in a way that is not intimidating! The extras just made it over the top from incredible wine throughout, recipes that you can repeat at home, little cooking tips that go a long way at home, lemon cello, his "secret salt" and the great plating tips. You will not be disappointed and will want to share with friends, my husband and I will remember this day as the best part of our time in Cortona! We hope to come back with friends someday.

Amazing! Authentic Tuscan experience. Wine and food in a wonderful setting. Coleen, the owner, is…read morea super host.

Goodness! This luxury vacation was worth every penny. So great that I visited twice. Once in 2008…read moreand now in 2015. Cooking classes right in the village of Montefollonico taught by women whose families have lived here for generations. We got to cook with Dania at La Chiusa Ristorante and Hotel. To learn to stuff zucchini blossoms from a Michelin starred chef who is beautiful to boot, in Tuscany was a bucket list, lifetime experience. First class accommodations at her hotel and hands-on (and in the pasta) classes with women from all the village restaurants (13 Gobbi, La Costa, Belagaggio) is something that can't be taught in the US. I learned how to make amazing eggplant Parmigiana, pici pasta, pizza, handmade lasagna with béchamel...delish! (Note: be careful, I almost posted on another company's yelp because they sounded like Tuscan Women Cook but checked the websites and realized the other was a brand new company. I think the Sutherland's have been holding classes in Montefollonico since 1998 or 2000.) Check out pictures on their website. You will swoon. Patty and Bill Sutherland, save my place I'll probably return for a third time.

All of our transportation as well wine tours, and walking tour were arranged seamlessly. Our guides…read moreand drivers were punctual, friendly, and well informed. They often shared other tips for the rest of our stay. It made a wonderful vacation perfect!

We visited Cortona in late June of this year, and Do It In Tuscany was our "concierge" for the…read moretrip. Every aspect of the experience was excellent, including planning and communication, lodging, and tours. Check out wine-tasting in the Tuscan countryside and cooking classes with Chef Elena. The company has much to offer. We were not disappointed!

I stayed here with my family in March of 2016. We really liked our rooms, the area and the family…read morethat runs it. Good access to Cortona and the nearby train station. The owners also give cooking classes and great advice/recommendations for transportation, restaurants, wineries etc. Barbara personally drove with us to the train station and helped us buy tickets because we were short on time. Stefano and Barbara are very warm and friendly. They are great hosts and excellent ambassadors for Tuscany.

This is a MUST if you ever find yourself in Umbria. Nonie and Tita are wonderful to work with! We…read morewere staying in Umbria at a villa for a week and wanted to experience a cooking class but wanted to do so at our house. Nonie and Tita came to our villa (which was quite out of the way) and for a very reasonable price, brought all the food, the cooking utensils and years of knowledge and walked away leaving 5 new Italian cooks! They were both so great to work with and patient. Whenever we threw a curve ball their way as far as something they had planned or not understanding and asking questions, Nonie would reassure us that this was our class and they would do whatever they needed so that we enjoyed ourselves and learned. AND WE DID! From those decadent lava cakes to flat breads and pastas (oh - we can't forget parmesan baskets with pears! Fancy!), we learned how to make everything traditionally Umbrian in a very easy and hands on manner. We all given our own packets with all the recipes in them and our work spaces and ingredients. I personally loved all the history that Nonie gave as we walked through the recipes. Why they used certain ingredients, the differences you would find regionally in those ingredients, why a dish was traditional and such. The best part was when we were finished cooking and Nonie and Tita shooed us into the living room while they set the table and prepared our plates and then called us in and served us 4 courses with all the embellishments. And once we had finished, there was no clean up as they took care of it all. The whole while talking and laughing with us. Umbriacook4u was definitely one of the very top highlights of our 2 week Italian holiday and I would recommend this activity to everyone! There are options for experiencing the same thing in Tita's farmhouse which would probably give you the feel of having experienced something "local". Either way - you'll get the package deal with Nonie (an ex-pat American who is the English portion of the class) and Tita who is the native Italian. You can't miss an opportunity to meet these two wonderful women and enjoy their true Umbrian hospitality!!!!!!

Rafaella was super quick on my last minute request for a class and was able to accommodate us the…read morevery next day! The instructor was super sweet and funny! She really loved food and to cook and it showed!! The food was delicious, torta with stracchino cheese with rocket, homemade pasta with pork cheek, zucchini and saffron, chicken arribiata and a fig and walnut crostada... OMG I am salivating as I type!! Can't wait to try these recipes at home ( yes, they give you the recipes to take with you, along with a cute certificate we framed and have hanging in our kitchen, and an apron!) Met 2 wonderful ladies in the class too! The one issue we had was finding the place... Perugia is tough to get around... would have been helpful to have directions given to us... otherwise it was PERFECTO!!!

The best location with the best food with the best service! Everything was delicious and the view…read morefrom the patio is amazing!

Perfect Italian restaurant by Ely and her family-crew…read more Superb Italian food. Freshly made every day. On a excellent location with great views. If You are in the region: a must taste! Make reservations! Service is top as well! Highly recommended!

If you want a five-star experience in Tuscany, look no further than Klajdi Belaj, an exceptional…read moresommelier and guide based in Cortona. Klajdi doesn't just offer wine tours--he curates unforgettable, custom-tailored journeys through the heart of Tuscany that blend culture, cuisine, and personal connection. For me and my boyfriend, he arranged private visits to a local olive oil mill, a pecorino cheese farm, and two hidden-gem wineries--each one authentic, intimate, and far from the tourist trail. We didn't just taste wines; we learned why they paired beautifully (or didn't) with local foods, thanks to Klajdi's deep knowledge and engaging teaching style. He's not only an expert, but also warm, funny, and genuinely invested in making the experience special. For my birthday, Klajdi went above and beyond--waking up before dawn to drive us to a surprise hot air balloon ride over Siena, filming us from the ground, and seamlessly continuing our wine tour afterward. That level of care and thoughtfulness is truly rare. He also offers private cooking classes and villa dinners with expert wine pairings. And if you're planning a wedding or special event, Klajdi and his fiancée are a dream team--handling every detail with elegance and passion. We can't wait to return to Tuscany and book as many experiences with Klajdi as possible. Everything in Tuscany is better with great olive oil, world-class wine--and Klajdi. Highly, highly recommend! https://www.tuscanywinefoodadventures.com/

Klajdi was absolutely fantastic. He last minute accepted my groups request to do an olive oil and…read morevineyard tour in Montepulciano and was very accommodating. He was extremely knowledgeable, a level 3 sommelier and was not only a great driver and guide, but has extensive understanding of the area and the vineyards. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for day trips from or to Cortona.

We had a great time on our tour with Roberto from We Drive You Tuscany! We did the 8 hour San…read moreGimignano and Chianti Classico as well as the Pienza, Val d'Orcia, Montalcino wine and Pecorino cheese private tours with Roberto. This was my first trip to Italy, we enjoyed a comfortable ride throughout the countryside in the clean, air conditioned van! Roberto was so knowledgeable and made sure we knew all the best places to visit along with the history of the beautiful Tuscan countryside! He even gave us recommendations for our second leg of the trip to Rome. We will definitely use this service again!!

We had the pleasure of touring Tuscany with We Drive You Tuscany. Roberto was our driver and we…read morehad a beautiful Mercedes van that was new and comfortable. Bottled water was provided and he even stopped to get Fresh pizza for us. By the time we finished touring with Roberto for two days we felt that we knew so much about the area, history and culture of the region. Roberto's knowledge or art, history, food and culture was so impressive. The tour we did with Roberto was much more than him driving us from place to place. Each place we went was so carefully planned and curated. We visited wineries, vineyards and a sheep farm that makes cheese. With his help, we were able to visit every place we wanted to see as well as some smaller unknown, hidden gems. We saw so many beautiful landscapes and Roberto stopped frequently for us to take in the views! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Roberto. We hope to go back soon to tour Umbria and Florence with Roberto.

My experience at Cultura Italian Arezzo has been nothing short of wonderful!…read more My instructor Paola, who is also the owner of the school, is energetic, fun, patient, and knowledgeable. There was a comprehensive test to place us in the appropriate section for our skill level, and the instruction is geared to that level. In addition to the morning classes, we are given opportunities for supplementary training such as pronunciation, for cooking classes (omg!!), for half day (or full day) trips to nearby historical villages, for Italian films, for happy hours, etc. Paola also has arranged for student discounts in various restaurants and shops around town, and can provide lodging in local homes. The city of Arezzo is beautiful and historically significant. Highly recommended!

Great school, I had a very good time there! Nice city, good teachers, interesting programme!read more