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Donatella

Cesarina from 2018

My speciality: Pezzole di Caterina dei Medici (crepes stuffed with ricotta and vegetables covered with sauce similar to the béchamel)

I live in: Florence

Spoken languages: Italian and English

Good to know

I offer vegetarian alternatives

Hi from Donatella!

Florence, to quote Stendhal, has a "subtle beauty". The city itself is an open-air museum, rich in architectural masterpieces and works of art that are unique in the world. Here in the heart of this historical city in a street of ancient buildings located within where once stood the ancient medieval walls, and where you can experience the flavor of ancient Florentine history, we meet Donatella, our Florentine Cesarina DOC. Donatella studied art and architecture and she likes to experiment with different artistic techniques, from papier-mâché to ceramics, as well as applying her hand to making pasta dough in the kitchen. This last passion she shares with her husband and children, with whom she loves making homemade pasta, a perfect way to teach culinary art while having fun. At Donatella’s, there is always a festive feeling and the typical flavors of Tuscan cuisine. Her dishes, from pezzole to carabaccia di Caterina de' Medici, are recipes which have made French cuisine famous the world over but that actually originated in Italy, specifically in Florence and the Medici court. Along with the fork, Caterina de' Medici brought recipes with her to Paris that would eventually become the macarons, omelette, crepes, the "francesina", soupe d'oignons and the bigné. At Donatella’s table, we can relive the history of the dishes that traveled from Florence to Paris, as well as enjoy the pleasure of tasting them.

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My specialities
  •  Coccoli, la sorpresa del duca, panzanella, pinzimonio, carpaccio of zucchini
  •  Pezzole di Caterina dei Medici (crepes stuffed with ricotta and vegetables covered with sauce similar to the béchamel)
  •  Piadine with the text of Firenzuola by grandmother Otelia
Experiences
Reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Esperienza davvero bellissima con Donatella che mi ha fatto sentire come a casa. Ho imparato delle cose nuove riguardo la pittura, assaggiato dei vini buonissimi con stuzzichini molto sfiziosi. L'ambiente nel quale si è svolta l'esperienza era davvero accogliente e Cesarina è stata davvero molto gentile e simpatica. Sicuramente un'esperienza da rifare.

Giuliana  - January 2025

Bellissima esperienza..un posto dove sentirsi liberi di essere se stessi. Donatella ottima padrona di casa..da subito ci ha fatto sentire a nostro agio.. ottimi vini..ottimi stuzzichini..un'aria di "casa".

Serena&Simona - January 2025

Great experience Donatella welcomed us into her home. Just 2 of us in her class and we cooked right in her kitchen. Learned to make 3 different color pasta and my wife enjoyed making rose pedals. Easy way to make tiramisu for desert. Did the 5pm time, so it was our dinner meal. We would do it again thank you Donatella for opening your home

Dave and Jude - October 2024

Donatella was very hospitable, gracious, and professional. We had the time of our lives and learned to make several dishes. In the end, we were able to each our masterpieces and left absolutely full! She is a wonderful hostess and chef!

Joe & Sharon - June 2024

Donatella was fantastic! First of all she changed our menu to meet my dietary restrictions. Thank you!! She gave us lots of guidance with tips and tricks to make everything easy to make and delicious to enjoy. Her charming personality made the whole experience fun!!

Jasmin - June 2024

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