Oct 17, 2025
Cooking class with memories to last a lifetime - The home is spectacular in a beautiful location with amazing views. The class was so much fun, drinking homemade wine making ravioli. To be in her kitchen cooking and enjoying our meal at her dining room table was the most authentic experience. Martina is so sweet and kind. This is the class you need to take. After 10 days in southern Italy and all the experiences we had, this was the family favorite by far. Thank you Martina!!!
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Oct 11, 2025
Warm, Authentic Italian Experience with Delicious Food! - This was one of the most authentic and memorable travel experiences I've ever booked! From the moment we were picked-up, the genuine Italian hospitality and warmth was present. I think we met nearly every family member at some point during our evening at their farm. Nonna Louisa reminded me of my own grandmother. Martini does an EXCELLENT job as the host and teaching throughout the class and kudos to her for keeping up Italian and family traditions. We got to meet Maria, the cow, to which we later made mozzarella from her fresh milk. The kitchen and dining space are something out of a magazine / postcard. The farm literally sits in the hills of Sorrento with the most amazing view of town and the water. Out of about ten activities total we booked on our Europe trip... this one was at the top of our list by far! I would come back to Sorrento again in the future just to take another class. And last, but surely not least, the food was amazing! Book this experience!!!!!
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Oct 6, 2025
Incredible culinary experience - If you do nothing else in Sorrento, do THIS.
This cooking class at the hilltop family enclave overlooking Sorrento and the Mediterranean was the highlight of our vacation. The atmosphere and the family allow you to step into an authentic and warm experience , complete with an amazing kitchen lined with copper pots.
From the drive up to the villa ( Martina is skilled!), to Genaro’s wonderful instruction, and Nonna Louisa adding her expertise- we could not have asked for a better evening! We didn’t want to leave and will certainly be back!
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Aug 3, 2025
This Family is Amazing. - There was four of us and we read the reviews to many cooking classes. This one just stuck out to me so we booked it. It was one of the best days we had in Italy. The family took us in like we were part of their family. Giovanni was the cook that day with his grandma and we laughed for hours yes we also cooked but they were just amazing people. We made pasta we make dessert we had shots of lemoncello we drank wine we laughed some more. Then the boss showed up Martina. Giovanni warned us about her, LOL actually just her driving skills. We hung out looking over the mountains with Both siblings and laughed some more . We had the time of our lives that day.
From the dad picking us up to Gio and grandma teaching us how to cook to Martina doing shots with us. We loved it. Don’t miss this class just sign up and go enjoy my new family. They are the nicest people. And we learned how to make tiramisu. Just don’t soak the cookies too long Gio will not be happy.
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Jul 3, 2025
10 out of 10 - The private cooking class was a wonderful experience, we loved it! We made two different pastas/sauces and two variations of tiramisu which we shared between the two of us. Every dish was amazing!
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May 17, 2025
For a truly authentic experience- book this class!! - If an authentic Italian experience is what you’re after do not hesitate to book a class with DeA in Cucina! This was hands down the best experience my husband and I have had while traveling. Cooking with a family in their 4th generation-owned kitchen, picking lemons from their expansive hilltop orchard and then sharing the fruits of our labor over homemade wine and a view only of dreams. Martina, Gennaro and of course Nonna were warm, welcoming and treated us like family during our private cooking experience. Almost all of our ingredients were sourced right from their land and the tips and tricks to replicate this at home were so helpful. As cliche as it sounds, we left with very full bellies and even fuller hearts. Thank you for sharing your home with us DeA in Cucina!!
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Apr 9, 2025
The best evening ever!!! - Do not miss this experience. The entire family are gems. They are the warmest, most amazing people. The food and house are spectacular. This is literally farm to table- and you make the dinner with Nonna’s guidance. The view can’t be beat. If you want a truly memorable Italian experience, jump on this one!!
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Jan 6, 2025
Amazing experience - We had an absolutely amazing time with Gennaro and his beautiful grandmother who welcomed us in their home like family and made this an experience to remember.
The house deserves a special shout-out for the exceptional views, picturesque garden and incredible atmosphere of history and warmth.
All the ingredients for our cooking class were home made by Gennaro and his family and beyond words delicious. Nothing beats Italian food - except Italian hospitality. Thank you, Gennaro!
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Sep 29, 2024
Magical, Scenic and Delicious - This was a wonderful experience. Martina picked us up at the meeting point and drove us to her family home through an ancient Roman Road. We arrived at her 400 year old picturesque family home and farm. Once in we were greeted by her Garndmother who helped Martina . She offered different choices of pasta to make .We choose Ravioli with a zucchini carabonara souce . We had a antipasto of fresh mozzarella from thier cow “ Maria” Dessert was Tiramisu which we also made . All her recipes were from her family
We ate in a dinning room which had a stunning view of Sorrento.. Just wonderful!! If you want to do a cooking class while in Sorrento , this is a personallized venue!!
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Jun 8, 2024
Beautiful surroundings, excellent food, wonderful experience! - What a wonderful experience with Martina! We enjoyed making fresh pizza, pasta and dessert with her in her spectacular home. The view was amazing as we enjoyed our meals al fresco in her lovely gardens! Honestly, it looked like a postcard. If you have the chance to experience this, as a couple or with a small group, I highly recommend. And the food was fabulous!
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