Marco
Cesarina from 2023My speciality: Pasta Carbonara
I live in: Rome
Spoken languages: Italian and English
Good to know
I offer vegetarian alternatives
Marco
"I like to offer traditional Roman and Neapolitan dishes (having a Neapolitan wife is a privilege) using local DOP products: from appetizers to desserts, with an eye to first and second courses."
My specialities
- Cacio e pepe pasta
- Amatriciana Pasta
- Gricia Pasta
Experiences
Cooking Classes (9)
Food & Wine Tours (3)
Reviews
5.0
27 reviews
- It was a huge pleasure cooking with Marco, just like with a friend. We visited Marco twice; the first time for fresh pasta with Cacio e Pepe, and the second time for gnocchi and tiramisu, which were delicious. We also prepared various bruschettas for the appetizer, and Marco had baked a shortcrust pastry cake with quince and apples. They were two wonderful evenings, and we also got to meet Marco's wife Michaela and her sister Grazia. Marco is very warm and helpful; he printed out the recipes for us and gave us many tips on cooking, shopping, and eating out. When we are in Rome next time, we will definitely cook with Marco again.
- Marco and his wife were so welcoming and helpful. The cooking class was enjoyable and fun. The food was so delicious, so happy. We got to do this cooking class in Rome. Would highly recommend anybody to take Marco's cooking classes.
- We had the BEST time with Marco and Michela! They were so welcoming and kind, and it was fun to see a different side of Rome than most tourists see. It was a blast making dinnet with them, and their easy to follow instructions and tools made us feel like master chefs, Dinner turned out fantastic (if I do say so myself!) and we have a great dinner sitting on their balcony enjoying the weather. Their place is a little off the beaten path but completely accessible by metro or taxi. In fact, on our taxi ride home, we got some cool photos of monuments we’d have never come across otherwise! This was the highlight of our trip, and we can’t recommend them enough!
- This night alone made our trip to Italy everything we had hoped for! From the moment we were greeted with champagne and Italian snacks, Marco’s cooking class felt like being welcomed into an Italian home with friends. Marco’s skill made cacio e pepe feel like an art form, yet simple enough to recreate, and having his wife Ida (an expert guide) share hidden gems of Rome was the icing on the cake. We laughed, we shared stories, and even got to taste Ida’s family’s 1969 liqueur as our free flowing conversations took us later into the evening than planned. It was magical and completely unforgettable, so much so, we’re already planning our return for carbonara!! Thank you both so much for the Italian experience we always dreamed of having!
- Cesare's Marco is a wonderful teacher! After preparing it, we enjoyed the Roman-style tray pizza together, along with the other delicacies offered. Special mention for the tiramisu. A beautiful evening among friends. Heartfelt thanks!
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