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.

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!

Fantastic experience. Cooking class was amazing. Food, wine, setting all were absolutely…read morespectacular. An extraordinary day and a highlight of our trip.

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

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.

Absolutely incredible service -- Thomas went above and beyond!…read more We had the pleasure of having Thomas as our driver in Siena, and we honestly couldn't recommend him enough. It was a Sunday in Italy and we were completely stuck with no transport. Thomas arrived in a lovely, air-conditioned van, helped us with our bags, and immediately went out of his way to make sure we had the best possible experience. As soon as we got in the car, he told us all about Montepulciano -- the best vineyards to visit, what prices to expect, and how to get around. We hadn't booked anything, but Thomas contacted his friends and organised everything for us. He even took us to our hotel, waited patiently while we checked in, and never rushed us. He then arranged a taxi to collect us after our vineyard tour and even negotiated the price for us -- something we never asked him to do! At the vineyard, he personally walked us in and introduced us to his friends. Thomas truly saved our day and turned what could have been a stressful experience into one of the highlights of our Italian trip. He was incredibly kind, patient, generous, and genuinely wanted us to have the best experience possible. If you have the option to book this service, do it! And if you get Thomas as your driver, you're incredibly lucky. Thank you so much, Thomas, for making our experience so special!

Tomas was very knowledgeable of Assisi, Cortona, and all of Italy. He also spoke English very well…read moreand was very friendly. He was an excellent and very safe driver and knew the area very well. My wife and I highly recommend him as a driver and tour guide.

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