This was an amazing experience! All of the chefs were friendly, kind, patient, funny and personable. Chef Roberto and crew were wonderful with our special needs son - ensuring a welcoming, safe environment and that he had a great time. Learning to make these dishes was fun! They made it easy to follow and understand. The food was delicious and we look forward to using the recipes. Thank you so much :) read more

We went here for a Corporate event and this was one of the best times we've had in Florence. Cooking on vacation doesn't sound like it would be a "Must Do", but believe me, it was! The Mama Florence Team were spectacular (knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely helpful). They taught us step by step how to make an awesome meal! Even if you've never even boiled water, you will be able to do this class! From beginner to expert, they've got your back. I love this place and will definitely come back next time we visit Florence! Great job team! read more

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One of our favorite experiences in Florence! The class was hands-on, the ingredients were super fresh, and the kitchen is an absolute dream (plus it has AC--such a relief in the summer!). The atmosphere was relaxed and fun, and we actually learned a lot--we've already made the tortellini and panzanella again at home. Highly recommend for anyone who loves food and wants a memorable, delicious way to spend a day in Florence! read more

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Nice small group of 8 for cooking class. Facilities was spacious, Stafano and Sabina were wonderful and funny host. Learning different types of pasta and sauces best for them, I never knew. We all had funny making pasta from scratch and learning when done right, our work surface would not be sticky. We made different shapes of Malloreddus and the Trofie. Good time chatting and meeting new people, dinner was fresh salad, forgot the appetizers, our hand made pasta and panna cotta. Wine pairing was available, lovely choices, have found the wines in the states :( This last minute booking, worked out fantastic not because it was a rainy day in October; would definitely schedule cooking class, when in Florence and sign up for their other tours! read more

I had to cancel our family trip to Italy due to my father in law being in ICU. I cancelled 14 days before and they would not give me a full credit/refund. They offered my 50 percent credit and then renagued. Super shocking and disappointing. They shouldn't have "mama" in their name as they don't care about family. read more

We had a private lesson with Chef Luisa, who couldn't have been more fun and informative and helpful accommodating my medically necessary grain free diet. Every morsel of food she touched or helped us touch was amazingly delicious. My grand daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Do this when you're visiting Florence. It will be a highlight of your trip! read more

Fun and relaxing The well-organized class comprised demos along with hands-on shaping of 4 different filled pastas. It was great fun and MamaFlorence provides comprehensive instructions for all recipes by email. read more

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The pasta cooking class was so much fun! We were a large group that could have turned in to chaos, but everything went smoothly. And the food was delicious! Would love to do it again! read more

What an amazing class. On this trip, my family and I visited 3 cities, experienced so many wonderful things in Italy, and this class was by far, hands down, my favorite experience of the trip. If you're looking to take a step back from all the overwhelming crowds, the tours, and city life, but still want to have an authentic and absolutely engaging Italian experience, you have to take this class. I had a bit of an issue actually placing the order to take this class, but the online staff helped me through the process and was so great with following up and making sure we were all set. There were 3 of us, and we took the "Hands-on Pasta Making Cooking Class in Florence" with Chef Danny and Chef Laura. In addition to us, there was a group of 6 which made a very cozy, comfortable, pleasant and intimate class. The place was clean, welcoming and easy to find. These chefs carry so much experience, you really can feel it during the class. They kept it fun and organized. It was easy to understand, and they were so friendly and helpful. The food was amazing! After learning how to make pasta, learning about the sauces, they cook for you and serve you a wonderful Italian dinner, and my goodness was it delicious. Everything about this class was perfect. I have no complaints, and I would recommend this to anyone who is taking a trip to Florence. There is so much I could say about the quality and details this class provided, but you really just need to be amazed yourself. It was absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much to Chef Danny, Chef Laura and the Mama Florence for making this the highlight of my trip to Italy. read more

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Phenomenal experience. Cooking staff and teachers were excellent, food was good quality and very tasty, and the experience was incredible. 10/10, definitely recommend!! read more

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I highly recommend booking this cooking class while visiting Florence. It is a once in a lifetime experience and was the highlight of my trip. Everyone was extremely helpful and informative. They also gave us coffee and biscotti before the class. We made a salad, three different types of homemade pasta and a dessert. Each was paired with a glass of wine. We got to enjoy our salad outside and our meal inside at a table with everyone from the class. They also had some small, cute souvenirs along with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for purchase. You get a copy of the recipes to take home. read more

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We did a breakfast tour and a pizza-gelato cooking class and they both were amazing!!! Liza gave us our breakfast tour and she was so fun and showed us really cute and cool spots. we came back later to further explore the area. We are so thankful we met Liza!!!! she's the best!!!!!!! read more

We had a reservation for a group of 4 to do a cooking class. An unexpected change in our travel plans occurred and we asked if we could move our reservation to the following night when there were open spots available. They said no! I could understand if I were cancelling all together but I was told if I moved to the following evening that I would lose the money for the reservation the night before. This is ridiculous- I will be telling the travel agency so they no longer book with this place! read more

Our Mama Florence evening was so enjoyable. Filippo is obviously passionate about food and cooking and he's a great teacher as well. We got a good amount of valuable hands-on experience making two kinds of pasta as well as tortelli filling, and when Filippo took over to make other parts of the meal he described each step of the process so it was still informative. The support staff was friendly and seemed very efficient. The finished meal was delicious and we enjoyed walking back over the river with some new friends. Thank you Mama Florence and Filippo! read more

Be aware that MaMa Florence has an inflexible cancellation and refund policy. My family had reserved a cooking class for April but had to cancel due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Our flight had been cancelled ( all flights from the US to Italy had been cancelled due to the pandemic), the Prime Minister of Italy had announced a nationwide lockdown and all commercial venues had been shutdown by the Italian Government. I did receive a 50% refund. My concern is that because of the pandemic and subsequent shutdown, the cooking class I had reserved never took place but I was only issued a partial refund. read more

What a wonderful experience! This will be a great memory from our recent trip to Italy. Michele and Danny were excellent. We started with the walking tour of the wonderful Florence marketplace and tasted various cheeses and meats and gained great insights about the food and how to cook it. Then a nice stroll back to the Mama kitchens where the team, headed by Michele, entertained and educated us on our typical Tuscan 4-course meal and how to make it. The food was so good and the environment was so conducive to a fun learning experience. I would highly recommend Mama Florence for anyone who loves food and loves to cook. It would also be a great team building event for any company team who wants to have a great time. Thank you for a great time. Next time we're in Florence we will do this again! Mike R. read more

We LOVED this place. My friend and I took the pasta course with chef Michele and had the BEST time! We were a little intimidated at the prospect of making pasta from scratch, but we breezed right through it! I love that we were given the recipes of everything we made so we can (attempt) to make it again. So happy we took this course! Already looking forward to our next trip to Italy and can't wait to take another class. read more

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Awesome! We had Michele as our host/chef instructor and he was fantastic! He taught us how to make biscotti, 2 kinds of pasta, one with egg and one without. Taught us how to make potato filled tortellini served with Butter sage sauce and the other with gym a Bolognese. They were both fantastic dishes and biscotti were amazing. As an appetizer we made fresh zucchini and caramelized goat cheese and 24 year old balsamic vinegar. The facility was top notch with a restaurant attached. Michele was a expert and we really enjoyed learning from and talking to him. The really cool thing is we actually got to cook in this class- which is so much better than watching someone else do it all. You can definitely feel confident in spending your time and money here- I can't wait to try out my new skills at home! read more

This was such an amazing experience! We got to make a variety of different food, appetizer, pasta, sides and dessert and also drink wine! The recipes you can take home are also great so you can recreate the experience ( it is in metric though so us from the USA will need to google the equivalent). Wasn't too short or too long, some items the chef did prep in advance so coming home to make it this meal would take longer. They got everyone involved and it was not basic but not too difficult read more

we took a pasta making class here and had a blast! even in the summer heat it was cool and we got to eat the pasta ( along with a salad, sherbet and sauce that smelled heavenly!) i definitely recommend read more

What a great experience ! Staff was fun and friendly and we learned how to make 5 different courses (3 different pastas). Highly recommend this if you are in Florence !! read more

There are few true pleasures in this world and this cooking class is one of them. In my opinion this should be number one on your list in Florence! The staff were very kind, professional, and accommodated my gluten free (Celiac) diet. Michele was fantastic! He was a marvelous teacher and chef, we feel highly inspired to go home and cook great Italian healthy food! It was a spiritual experience to say the least. Everything was delicious! We left happy and stuffed. read more

I was part of a very small class that focused on a gluten free menu. Yes, that's right, gluten free in Italy! It was a great day of hanging out with Chef Michele. As someone who has spent many years serving in restaurants, it was very fun to be in the kitchen. We learned to make gluten free pasta which I was able to replicate when I got home! Michele was very knowledgeable and a great teacher. I had so much fun at this beautiful cooking school. One of the highlights of my 2 week trip to Italy and some of the best food I had on the entire trip! read more

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You need to know only 1 name: Chef Michele. A 15 year veteran in his craft since the tender age of 16, Michele and his colleagues is what makes Mama Florence a must see destination for 3 reasons: 1) Learning from a worldly expert If youre like me and from the United States youre curious about European life from the food to how to act. Michele is your guide. He's open, articulate (in 4 languages mind you), and experienced in all things Italy 2) Food thats approachable Looking to be a 5 star chef in 2 hours? This is not the place. Want to take back recipes that you can actually make back home with ingredients you can always find in your local grocery store? This is the place. 3) They go above and beyond Trying a 24 year old extra virgin olive oil wasnt part of the class. Trying a DOB 12 year old balsamic vinegar from Modena wasnt part of it either. Or calling a cab for us (yes, theres wine to try). But everyone at Mama Florence made it happen. Do yourself a favor, go. read more

Delicioso!!! Chef Michael and his team are incredible and will have you cooking your own tasty creations in no time. Enjoy wine pairings and a four course meal and the authentic flavors of Florence during this fabulous cooking class. Absolutely amazing!! read more

This was one of our favorite parts of our trip!! My wife and I met Chef Danny in a Piazza near Mercato San Lorenzo. He walked us through the market explaining every part of the market and food vendors there. He taught about different cheeses and meats and how important quality is to Italians. Then we walked to Mama Florence where there two other people in our class waiting for us. Danny took his time explaining all the dishes we were going to make and was very patient with us as we were preparing the food. The class was so well thought out and the food was delicious!! Not to mention their facilities were beautiful! I highly recommend taking a cooking at Mama Florence! read more

We had a great time cooking! It was well worth the money. The food was great and we got to taste some really amazing aged balsamic and apple vinegars. The chef was a lot of fun to! read more

These people took my wife's money months ago along with her reservation. Yesterday they inform my wife that they cannot live up to the agreement as they have found a larger group that they want to accommodate. Awful business practice. My wife loves to cook and was so looking forward to this experience. Now she is very disappointed and angry. Don't do business with this company. read more

AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Highly recommend! We took a group of about 10 people to this cooking class a day before our daughters wedding to an Italian man there near Florence. Every person who went said it was the best experience they had (other than the wedding of course!). We cooked an asparagus / strawberry salad with caramelized goat cheese that was divine! I never knew those items could combine to be so very delicious! Next we made spinach and ricotta filled ravioli that were fun t make and very tasty! We made the dough, rolled it out and filled and sealed each one. My brother-in-law was allergic to ricotta so they made potato filling for him "on the fly" and he was delighted! Then we made a stuffed zucchini with a meatball (different zucchini than we can get but great taste) with a yellow pepper cream sauce that did not even taste like yellow pepper (I don't like peppers much so made me happy!)Last was the most unique, easy and yummy dessert ever! Yogurt pudding with strawberries and balsamic....perfect! Chef Michele is amazing and the setting and guidance is perfect! My husband and daughter went three years ago and suggested we take the group there this trip - great idea and will be back again! By the way - we had a 12 year old and she even did great and loved it! They are very accommodating of all ages and abilities! read more

Chef Michele is incredible!! He is knowledgeable, gracious, and welcoming. I always thought making pasta from scratch was complicated and beyond my abilities...but it turns out to be very easy. Chef shared his secrets for making perfect pasta AND made it fun at the same time. While we were concocting our four course meal (a rustic tomato soup, tortellini stuffed with ricotta and spinach, meat ball stuffed zucchini, with biscotti and gelato for dessert), Michele and his staff shared the history of the dishes, as well cultural and local customs. And the best part was eating the wonderful dishes we prepared for lunch paired with the perfect wine for each course. A visit to MaMa Florence and Chef Michele is a MUST for anyone who wants a real taste of Italy!!! read more

What an amazing experience with Michele and Annika. 3 couples who didn't know each other learned how to make pasta from scratch and turn it into amazing tortellini, pork loin, and chocolate cake. We learned, drank, and had a wonderful time. I would MOST highly recommend this awesome experience! read more

I live in Florence and every now and then I take a course, hit a museum or go on a tour. This time, I took a pasta making course with my daughter at MaMa Florence - when in Rome, right? I like to make as much as I can from scratch and learning to make pasta through this course was worth it. Not only did we learn about what type of flour makes the best pasta, but we also learned how to use one of those fabulous hand crank pasta machines (you will want to get one after this course!) We had a five-course meal starting with a caramelized goat cheese and beet salad, a three-course pasta tasting which we made that consisted of tortelli, gnocchi, and tagliatelle and finished off with a yogurt pudding with strawberries and apple balsamic vinegar. We also had prosecco to clean our palate and a beautiful white wine to complement the meal. This was not a run of the mill pasta and pizza class with barely any hands on time. It was a culinary lesson with Michele explaining which ingredients were used and where they came from. On that note, all of the ingredients used are pretty local and high quality and so is Chef Michele. I highly recommend taking a course from MaMa if you are in town, it will be a souvenir that you can keep giving. Finally, the class was small enough that we were able to really connect with the other people which made the whole experience even that much more special. read more