Cooking Classes
Cooking class in a lemon grove in the hills of Florence
5.0
Top location
Cristina
Spoken languages:
Italian and English
Cooking class: learn how to cook traditional & innovative Italian recipes from a local Cesarina
Shared Experience
Your experience
We await you in the lemon house where the culinary experience of Florentine cuisine will remain in your heart. The lemon house of Villa Savonarola in the Antico Borgo di Pian dei Giullari, easily reached in a few minutes' drive from the historic center of Florence or by a long, healthy and fascinating scenic walk. If the season permits, lunch or dinner is served on the patio, from where you can admire beautiful sunsets. Our passion is genuine, km 0 products from our garden. The workshops we work with for sourcing meats and flours are historic stores, rich in tradition, culture and passion. During the fresh pasta cooking class we will tell you stories and anecdotes of tradition and lose ourselves in the magic of our garden.
€194.00 per guest
(€97.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €194.00
€194.00
per guest€97.00 per child
Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
- Cristina hosted us for my wife's 29th birthday at her beautiful home in the Tuscan countryside. We were greeted at the gate and escorted down the driveway to Cristina and Paolo's beautiful home on a hillside with a breathtaking view of the rolling hills of rural Florence. Cristina was a gracious host who showed us how to cook the most delicious meal we ate during our ten day long vacation in Italy. We made Tiramisu, spinach & ricotta ravioli, and some angel hair pasta which was absolutely delicious when cooked and topped with parmesan and lemon juice. We are still dreaming about the food, views, and company that we experienced during this cooking class and would quickly recommend anyone planning a visit to Florence to book this class where you'll be treated like a member of the family by Cristina and Paolo and served incredible food, drink, music, and company as you stare at the beautiful Florentine horizon.
- My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our cooking experience with Christina and her husband, Paolo. It was a highlight of our entire Italian vacation! Prior to booking, I did quite a bit of research to find the perfect cooking class for us – we were bringing our 6 month old baby so we were looking for a private class that also showcased the quintessential Tuscan countryside. Our evening was absolutely perfect – the views and ambiance were divine, the hosts were incredibly hospitable and fun (!), and the food was so delicious and fresh! Christina started us with some bruschetta featuring tomatoes she grew. Then we prepped the tiramisu and she taught us the way the Italians make it so light and airy (unlike the versions I've had in the States). After that, we made lightly battered squash blossoms (so simple but so tasty!) to enjoy on the patio. Paolo picked sage from the garden to make a sage and almond pesto, and Christina showed my husband and I how to make then prepare the pasta for cooking. We could not have asked for a better evening, and we highly recommend this experience!
- We were curious about the class by all the previous reviewers. We now understand their enthusiasm and positive feedback about Cristina‘s class. We were mesmerized as we entered her beautiful garden and very tasteful home. She is really passionate about Italian cuisine and her passion really gets to you. As her husband, Paolo, arrived, he helped in the background and joined and entertained us during the dinner made with the ravioli we had learned to prepare from scratch. It was the perfect venue and evening and we would love to go back for another class with Cristina. It’s the best gift to couples, who love to cook together 😊
- We absolutely loved our cooking class with Cristina. She and her lovely niece Francesca welcomed us into her gorgeous home overlooking the Tuscan countryside and shared her delicious recipes. What a fun night, lots of laughs and good conversation while learning new skills. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Florence. We chose to walk there, and taxi back, which was spectacular and also meant we arrived with a healthy appetite! Thank you very much Cristina and Francesca!
- We travelled to Florence to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Cooking at Cristinas place was one of the absolute highlights during our stay. The location is magnificient with a beautifull view over Florence. Cristinas and Paolos home is welcoming and decorated with exquisite touch. Harmony and beauty. Cristina and Paolo guided us through the cooking with ease and made us feel truly "at home". We loved the food and the company. We give our highets recommendations.
Glenn O. - October 2025
Natalie & Jake - September 2025
Heidi & Farid - July 2025
Deb & Sophie - January 2025
Jana and Markus - March 2024
€194.00 per guest
(€97.00 per child)
Remaining char: 500
Total: €194.00
€194.00 per guest
Where
Cristina
Cesarina from 2019Location: Florence (FI) Languages: Italian and EnglishCristina welcomes us to her home in a lemon house, surrounded by greenery, in the old village of Pian dei Giullari, near the ancient home of Galileo Galilei. Our Cesarina, with passion and dedication, takes care of the vegetable garden, respecting the biological cycles of nature and using to cook her dishes only seasonal fruit and vegetables. Since she was young she has always valued the mise en place, following her mother's advice: "you can eat with your eyes too!" Over time she has learned to know and respect the ingredients and raw materials, the real protagonists of her dishes, which she cooks with passion and imagination.
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