Antonella
Cesarina from 2018My speciality: A cranberry bean and farro soup with rosemary olive oil
I live in: Florence
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Hi from Antonella!
Antonella is a Florentine born and bred who (professionally and for fun) loves cooking, using only seasonal ingredients which she usually buys from local farmers. Antonella loves traditional, ethnic and fusion cuisines; she likes sharing experiences and getting to know new people whom she hosts in a stunning location, on the Florentine hills.Here, only a couple miles from the historic center of Florence, in the tranquility of the Tuscan hills, this Cesarina welcomes us. Her house is an ex-monastery from 1200 a.c. which throughout the years was turned into a barn, then a painter’s studio, and now an artist’s home, where we can savor the flavors of Tuscan cuisine.
My specialities
- Roasted bread with black kale and 'olio nuovo'
- A cranberry bean and farro soup with rosemary olive oil
- Prosciutto and sage rolls
Experiences
Cooking classes (4)
Reviews
5.0
25 reviews
- A true Florentine experience with breathtaking views: We had an unforgettable lunch with Cesarina Antonella just a stone’s throw from Florence, yet surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the Tuscan hills. The location is stunning – we dined outdoors at a table under a pergola of grapevines, with a panoramic view of the countryside. Every detail was beautifully curated. The meal was incredible: paccheri with garden-fresh tomato sauce, a sensational eggplant parmigiana, the traditional Tuscan peposo with potatoes from Antonella’s garden and olive oil from her own mill, followed by a delicious dessert of peaches with amaretto and homemade custard gelato.This experience is perfect for anyone looking to connect with a local and enjoy authentic Tuscan flavors in a magical setting – truly living like a Florentine for a day. Highly recommended!
- We absolutely loved our experience with Antonella! She is so sweet, great at explaining the importance of each step of making the pasta and a great cook! She has a beautiful patio that overlooks the hills of Florence where you will eat the meal and sip on delicious wine. She then offered to drive us to the nearby bus station so we could take it from there back to the center of Florence. 10/10 would recommend!!
- My time with Antonella was one of, if not the, best experiences of my time back in Florence. We formed a connection so quickly that made the entire time together filled with joy. She was an amazing teacher; patient, encouraging, and enthusiastic. Since it was just the two of us we also helped each other get even better at speaking the other's language: her speaking English and me speaking Italian! We both learned from each other and felt comfortable asking questions. Sitting outside on her patio enclosed with vines and flowers with the Tuscan hills in the background was a dream. Pair that with the delicious bruschetta, ravioli, tagliatelle, tiramisu, and wine- I don't think any restaurant could beat it! I will absolutely book another class with her if I ever make it back to Florence. I can't recommend her enough!! Grazie mille, Antonella :)
- My daughter and I loved making homemade pasta with Antonella. We made tagliatelle with ragu using her fresh herbs from her garden. Since I had made pasta previously, Antonella decided that we would also make ravioli with burrata, lemon zest, parmigiano and thyme. We then proceeded to make tiramisu. She totally changed my opinion about tiramisu - it was delicious!! We enjoyed the meal with fresh oil olive and wine. Antonella and her husband, Cosimo, were delightful. If going to Florence, you should definitely make the visit to their beautiful home and experience cooking with her.
- Learning to make bruschetta, pasta with a white ragu and tiramisu with Antonella was such a fun experience. She was so patient with us and provided extra feedback as this was my second cooking class. First class was also through Cesarine , though when I was attempting to make pasta at home, I just couldn't get it quite right. Antonella gave me several pointers. These classes are such as great experience. I highly recommend Antonella for a wonderful cooking class and experience while in Florence. She went above and beyond for our experience - Thank you!
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