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Convivio Rome Italian One Day Cooking Holidays

Via Montecavallo 30, 02039 Toffia, Italy
+39 0765 326144
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Toffia
Type: Classes/Workshops
Description: The magical hilltop village of Toffia, just north of Rome.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013 via mobile

Our cooking class with Guido and Sally was hands down the highlight of our week spent in Rome. As much as we enjoyed the sights of The Eternal City, our vacation truly began when we left the crowds and hopped a train for the medieval village of Toffia. There are no words to adequately describe this place. Quaint, charming, lovely,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

I've been cooking all of my life, but this broadened my horizons more than I can say. We took a 39 minute train ride from downtown Rome to Fara in Sabina. The couple who run Convivio, Sally and Guido, are charming, enthusiastic, and very knowledgeable. Sally, an Australian, is the tour guide, who picked us up at the train station,... More

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ConvivioRome, Owner at Convivio Rome Italian One Day Cooking Holidays, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

Guido and I really enjoy meeting people from all over the world and I am happy that you felt you got to know us a little better too. We aim to keep the cooking lesson relaxed and enjoyable, and the pace of the day leisurely, as this reflects the medieval town and italian lifestyle which we embrace, here in Toffia.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013 via mobile

My wife had to twist my arm a bit to agree to this. An hour train ride into the country, a day working at pasta making...but, as usual, she was right. We opted for lessons in making ravioli, and were joined by another couple from the US, a mother and daughter. Well, it couldn't have been more fun. The ride... More

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ConvivioRome, Owner at Convivio Rome Italian One Day Cooking Holidays, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

I am so glad your wife 'twisted your arm' and brought you along to experience our One Day cooking-touring Experience. It sounds like you had a great time. You all did a fabulous job of cooking ravioli and mastered the technique of rolling out the pasta, and filling the ravioli with a delicious combination of spinach, fresh local ricotta and... More

Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

We only had 5 days in Rome and I could have spent the whole time learning and seeing all the history this wonderful city has to offer. But I had 2 young adult girls traveling with my husband and me and thought I better add something to our itinerary that I thought they might enjoy. I learned about Sally and... More

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ConvivioRome, Owner at Convivio Rome Italian One Day Cooking Holidays, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

Firstly, thank you for your wonderful review. The aim of our cooking classes is to offer you much more than a traditional italian cooking lesson...We also hope that you enjoy the whole experience of coming out of Rome into the unspoilt Roman countyside to visit our medieval hilltop village, cook in our well equiped home kitchen, enjoy a leisurely lunch... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

My fiancee and I recently went to Rome for 5 days on a budget. He loves cooking, so I suggested that we splurge a little and he take a cooking class during our trip. He decided he really wanted me to come along, so I obliged and I am so very glad I did! The day was amazing, even for... More

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ConvivioRome, Owner at Convivio Rome Italian One Day Cooking Holidays, responded to this review
April 16, 2013

Thanks for coming along and I am so glad that you both enjoyed your day with us. I am also happy that you felt the hands-on cooking lesson was fun for both of you and that you felt that you would be able to replicate these recipes at home. I wonder if you have had a chance to made the... More

Rome, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

I flew to Rome by myself the beginning of October to attend Convivio Rome Cook Classes. I had a schedule for the next 6 weeks of an Apartment in Rome for 3 weeks, cruise from Barcelona, tour Lisbon and Madrid. Fabulous!! I was in Toffia from Monday to Friday for classes.. It was breathtaking. My apartment was so beautiful and... More

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ConvivioRome, Owner at Convivio Rome Italian One Day Cooking Holidays, responded to this review
February 15, 2013

It is wonderful to hear from you and thank you for your wonderful comments. I am glad you felt like you experienced something unique, had fun and felt completely 'at home' in the atmosphere of our cooking classes and during your time spent here in Toffia, our medieval hilltop village just north of Rome . You are right, it is... More

St. John's, Newfoundland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

When planning our honeymoon in Rome, many friends encouraged us to book a cooking class and we're so glad we did. A quick internet search revealed excellent reviews for Guido and Sally's Convivo Rome classes. Im convinved that if we had booked a different school, we wouldn't have enjoyed ourselves half as much. Even my husband, who was reluctant to... More

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ConvivioRome, Owner at Convivio Rome Italian One Day Cooking Holidays, responded to this review
December 3, 2012

Thanks so much for your wonderful review. It was a joy meeting you and your husband and taking you around our medieval hilltop town of Toffia and the monastic village of Farfa. I am glad you hear we were able to introduce you to foods that neither you have tried before. The quality of local fresh ingredients plus Guido's traditional... More

New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2012

There was a metro/underground/bus strike the day we were heading to Toffia from Rome. I received an email the day before from Sally, our host, giving us careful instructions on what to do. Between my friend Leonie and me coming from different locations in Rome, we spent about 50 euros in cabs to get to Roma Tiburtina Station, instead of... More

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ConvivioRome, Owner at Convivio Rome Italian One Day Cooking Holidays, responded to this review
December 3, 2012

It sounds like you really absorbed the wonderful atmosphere of our medieval village, the cooking lesson with Guido and the lunch in our family 1500's wine cellar, plus the tour of the monastic village of Farfa and your experience in the fabric shop.... Your review sounds like your breathed it all in and absorbed it all....absolutely wonderful!!! This is exactly... More

Redmond, Washington, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

Even though Toffia is only a 40 minute train ride from Rome, you feel like you have stepped back in time. My sister and I wanted to take a cooking class on our trip to Italy. I had looked at several options and made my choice based on the added element of a little sightseeing. We could not have been... More

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ConvivioRome, Owner at Convivio Rome Italian One Day Cooking Holidays, responded to this review
October 24, 2012

I am so glad you found your day with us a positive experience. Thanks for coming along and joining us! You are correct, although our little medieval hilltop village of Toffia is only 40 minutes away from Rome, it simply and pleasantly feels 'worlds away'. This peaceful and beautiful village is unknown to foreigners so you get a chance to... More

Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2012

My friend booked this one day class for me as birthday present. We had one of the best day in our trip to Rome. It's only 45 min train ride from Rome and it's such a serene, peaceful town, the view and people are wonderful. The city tour was very enjoyable. The cooking class was hosted in a very nice... More

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ConvivioRome, Owner at Convivio Rome Italian One Day Cooking Holidays, responded to this review
October 3, 2012

Thank you for your wonderful comments. It was also great that your birthday gift could also be taken on your actual birthday! Guido and I really enjoyed our day with you both. I am really glad you felt that the day with us on our Convivio Rome Italian Cooking-Touring Experience programme was " the best day you had in Rome".... More

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