What a fantastic experience! Elisa and Alessandro and their team were one of the highlights of our family holiday in Tuscany. We were daunted by the thought of shopping and cooking for 10 adults and 6 children in our villa but were lucky enough to find Kitchen Lovers. They certainly came to our rescue. Every night they created a delicious meal to suit the kids and a 4 course Italian feast for the adults. At the end of each meal we discussed the range of options for the following day. The quality and variety were exceptional. Some of our favourites were the aubergine, mozzarella and prosciutto starter, the lasagne, sage ravioli and risotto first courses and the crispy chicken and steak with pizzaiola sauce mains. Great desserts always followed and we ended with a selection of local gelato. Elisa was so patient, even preparing our meals with the help of some of the children! Elisa also managed to cook a meal either side of attending the local hospital after one of the children had an accident in the villa. We could not recommend them highly enough. The only negative was we could not persuade them to come home with us. `{`Facebook`}`

Elisa et Alessandro nous ont préparé les déjeuners et les dîners pour 24 personnes (10 adultes et 14 enfants) pendant une semaine. Les repas étaient très bons (avec une note spéciale pour le tiramisu). L'équipe est très sympa et toujours souriante! N'hésitez pas à faire appel à eux si vous êtes dans la région. `{`Facebook`}`

It's difficult to know where to begin in describing this. We tried the pasta experience and could NOT be more pleased. We learned so much about local cooking and sauces, and it was amazing. We had two teenagers in a group of 7 of us and Alessandro and Elisa were unfazed by the disparate ages and experience levels. The instruction was easy enough to follow if you were a beginner, and there were enough ``pro tips`` for the experienced cooks to learn things as well. If we had been in the States, we would have paid twice as much for this experience and probably would not have received as much in value. If you are in Umbria and love food, you MUST experience the Kitchen Lovers Cooking Classes. Trust me, you will not regret it. `{`Facebook`}`

Elisa e Alessandro sono stati i nostri chef per una bellissima settimana Toscana! Consigliatissimi! Ci hanno coccolato, fatto mangiare molto bene e sono riusciti ad accontentare le richieste di 24 adulti e 12 bimbi mettendo d'accordo tutti! Grazie ancora!! `{`Facebook`}`

Elisa and Alessandro really spoiled us during our stay in villa La Colonica. The food and service was excellent and I can thoroughly recommend them. Thank you so much for looking after us all! `{`Facebook`}`

Great experience, Elisa and Alessandro were excellent teachers and were incredibly inviting. They also have a genuine interest in meeting new people and sharing in good food and good wine. Great experience and learned a lot! `{`Airbnb`}`

I can't say enough how much we enjoyed ourselves. After getting a little lost in the countryside, Alessandro was wonderful enough to meet us where we were to take us to his home. Upon arrival, we were greeted with espresso and chatted a bit before hopping right into it. We were lucky enough to be the only two in the class that day and had a wonderful time making the different pastas and drinking wine. During the actual dinner portion of the experience, we were met with such delicious food, I had to force myself to save room for dessert. We had a wonderful time drinking wine and chatting with Alessandro and Elisa about Italy, USA, and everything in between. I would highly recommend this experience, especially to anyone that prefers a smaller, more one-on-one experience. `{`Airbnb`}`

Alessandro and Elisa's pasta making class was such a wonderful experience! Both are private chefs and very knowledgeable about the cuisine and culture. I highly suggest this Airbnb Experience to anyone looking for an authentic Italian meal and cooking class. `{`Airbnb`}`

Vi ble tatt imot av Alessandro og hans kone på en veldig hyggelig måte. Kjøkkenet var rent og pent og kveldens kurs i å lage pasta var meget godt forberedt. Vi laget to retter med god veiledning og hjelp i en meget god atmosfære. Da rettene var ferdig tilberedt og klar for koking feiret vi dette med et glass med bobler! Vi ble bedt om å sette oss til bords ute på terrassen for å starte med forrettene. Alessandro og kona hadde laget fat med mozarella/tomat, skinke/melong og brusetta - dette var forrettene til pastarettene vi hadde laget! Nydelig og mer en nok mat, med gode viner til. Lærerikt og moro i et veldig hyggelig miljø! Anbefales på det varmeste! `{`Airbnb`}`

OMG, what a great day!! Thank you to you both for such a wonderful day - it couldn't habe been better! Thanks for all the great photos and videos! `{`Airbnb`}`

We had so much fun! We struggled to find somewhere that was focussed just on pasta rather than a full meal, so this was a great discovery. We just wanted to concentrate on learning to make delicious pasta from scratch, and this experience was the best possible way. We had a wonderful evening, learned a lot, and feel inspired and excited to start cooking at home now! Great food and great company. Wonderful! `{`Airbnb`}`

This cooking class was fantastic. You learn how to make 2 different pastas and 3 sauces. You get to enjoy the pastas you made over dinner along with a fabulous spread of appetizers, Prosecco, wine and dessert! It was intimate, educational and fun! Alessandro and Elisa are such a delight and I will definitely return for another class of theirs in the future `{`Airbnb`}`

We decided to book the pasta experience after reading other participants' rave reviews. Still Alessandro and Elisa exceeded our expectations! We did not have a car, so Alessandro offered to pick us up and drove us back to our apartment so we wouldn't have to worry about transportation. The evening began with coffee and cooking, with a short prosecco break afterwards. Then it was on to an immense dining experience, with local appetizers, our pastas, wine and dessert. Throughout the evening we enjoyed conversations and laughs with our great hosts. Book this experience and you will not be disappointed. Alessandro and Elisa go above and beyond to make sure your time with them is special! `{`Airbnb`}`

What a fantastic experience. Both Alessandro and Elisa were great hosts and made the night so special. If you are looking for a great evening cooking, laughing and drinking - look no further!!!! `{`Airbnb`}`

What an amazing experience! If You are thinking about a pasta cooking class, book Alessandro! They welcomed us into their amazing home, guided us through a great cooking experience and treated us with some amazing food, conversation and wine. I would 100% recommend this to anyone. `{`Airbnb`}`

Alessandro and Elisa will teach you how to make pasta, sauces, and you’ll come away with amazing knowledge and a wonderful experience. Their home was lovely and inviting and we really enjoyed getting to visit and know them both. During our lesson, we learned how to make 4 different kinds of pasta and had a wonderful Italian meal with Alessandro and Elisa at the end. Elisa also took some great photos of us for our travel memories! We highly recommend the experience to anyone looking for an authentic Italian pasta making experience.`{`Airbnb`}`

Alessandro & Elisa we're wonderfully welcoming and knowledgeable. The entire night was such a great experience. You won't regret booking this experience with them. `{`Airbnb`}`

Amazing!!! Best meal we’ve had on our trip so far. They made it fun, but most importantly.. delicious! The couple was very personable. The appetizers they provided before the main pasta courses were incredible. Over all a great experience! I would recommend to all my family and friends who are visiting Tuscany. `{`Airbnb`}`

Amazing fun time making the pasta. Learned a lot about how to make it and some good tips. The dinner where we ate the pasta we made was wonderful and delicious. `{`Airbnb`}`

My husband and I had a blast at this cooking class! The instructional portion was informative and fun, but the best part was enjoying the food and wine afterward. They went above and beyond to prepare delicious appetizers and wine for us -- we almost didn't make it to our pasta course because we were so full 🙂 Great food, fun and company - 10/10 recommend if you're looking for something more personable and authentic. `{`Airbnb`}`

Alessandro and Elisa were quick to respond to our last minute reservation. They shared all the information we needed right away. It was a lot of fun learning from them, in their nice kitchen, and sharing the meal with them. Would do it all over again any day. `{`Airbnb`}`

This is a nice alternative to going out to a restaurant and having a family meal. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and having Elisa and Allessandro as our guide to make and cook pasta was a bonus. They are both very kind and patient, and they made us all feel at home. What a joy to be welcomed to their home and kitchen.`{`Airbnb`}`

I would highly recommend this experience. It was incredible. They were welcoming and engaging. The food was fantastic. We will be able to make pasta on our own now. `{`Airbnb`}`

`{`...`}` The charming couple of Elisa and Alessandro helped introduce our group not only to the joy of regional cooking but the fun of it. Through their patient instruction, help and humour, we learned how to make classic rosemary and herb-flavoured focaccia bread, grissini, the crisp, golden bread sticks that add crunch to a meal, and delicious pizza, starting from the ground up, with pure, basic ingredients. Making the dough is easy. Using our hands and fingers to round it into the perfect shape? Let’s just say we came away with a new appreciation of what it takes to be an expert in the iconic art of pizza-making. Later, we sat down to consume our creations, embellished by mounds of other flavourful Italian specialties Elisa and Alessandro had prepared themselves. `{`...`}`. Our party of 12 from Vancouver, Canada would recommend the service provided by Elisa and Alessandro in a heartbeat. They truly provided the “dolce” in our week of livin’ “la dolce vita” in Tuscany. `{`Airbnb`}`

Alessandro and Elisa were awesome. Don’t eat all day. The food was overwhelming!!!!!`{`Airbnb`}`

Alessandro and Elisa were great! They've followed exactly what described in the experience. They are very organized! We had a great time feeling like home and we have a lot of fun with this! I highly recommend the experience! The food was delicious! Thanks Elisa and Alessandro! `{`Airbnb`}`

We went last night for the Pasta Experience. It was fantastic. The hosts were professional and super nice, as well. The food was delicious. I think I have a new hobby, pasta making! We will remember this experience forever. It was well worth every penny. Book this experience! `{`Facebook`}`

We spent one week with kitchen lovers in toscana and they cooked so delicious lunches and diners. They are very kind, friendly and took care of us. It was a amazing stay. Thanks so much. `{`Facebook`}`

Fantastic fantastic fantastic!!!! Spent this night with Alessandro and Elisa. Highly recommend their cooking class! `{`Facebook`}`