Chef Bartolo Favaloro

Communication prior to the event was prompt and informative. Food was delicious. Everything wss as promised

Chef Bartolo was wonderful best meal in Tuscany

Excellent menu choices. Great communication. Food and wine were all excellent. Great service

Bartolo did a great job, even accommodated our special wishes. Every course was perfection, left nothing to be desired. A big Grazie mille!

We really enjoyed our experience with the chef. The food was delicious and all 12 guests enjoyed the meal. While it may not have been the most exceptional food we’ve ever had, everything was well prepared, enjoyable and suited a large group with different tastes and dietary requirements. The table was beautifully laid out, the chef and waiter arrived punctually, and the clean-up afterwards was exceptional- the kitchen was left absolutely spotless. The waiter was very attentive throughout the evening. We didn’t have much interaction with the chef directly, and perhaps a little more explanation of the dishes or an introduction at the beginning would have been nice, although there may have been some language barriers. Overall, the experience was lovely, relaxed and completely stress-free, which made for a very special evening.

Chef Bartolo and Marta were a wonderful team who really added to our Tuscan experience! They were professional and at the same time relaxed, and they allowed us to just enjoy our dinner completely. The food was absolutely delicious, the wine pairing was excellent, and they left the kitchen sparkling clean. I highly recommend them for creating an excellent dinner experience. I should add that they were excellent to communicate with in the lead-up to the dinner and made the organization of the evening very pleasant. Thank you!

What a great meal!

I can’t recommend Marta and her team enough. They prepared an exceptional meal for our group in Tuscany and exceeded all of our expectations in the very best way! Everything from the menu options, the food quality, the attentive and warm service, and the cleaning up was 10/10. Thank you so much Marta and team! This was the highlight of our trip and something we will cherish forever.

Thank you! Staff arrived on time and work very independently - we were able to just relax! Dinner was flowing so easily and the food was delicous! We would recommend them! Thank you so much for this special experince. P.S. The kitchen was super clean after the dinner :) Five star service!

Chef Bartolo and Marta provided wonderful dinners and are also wonderful people. Our need for a private chef was driven by our granddaughter’s severe food allergies, so Chef Bartolo prepared four unique superb and safe dinners without using eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, or shellfish. Meticulous care was required and executed. Our granddaughter was able to freely enjoy multiple new dishes and desserts. She was happy and we were delighted. She was grateful to feel included in every new dish as well.

Bartolo and Marta were amazing. The food prepared was incredible and the service was phenomenal. We highly recommend them!

They were very warm. They told us the story behind each dish. It was a wonderful experience.

Our Thanksgiving in Italy became an unforgettable memory thanks to the incredible work of the two chefs who joined us at our villa. From the moment they arrived, both demonstrated professionalism, warmth, and a genuine passion for their craft. They worked together seamlessly—almost like watching a perfectly synchronized team—each bringing their own strengths, creativity, and attention to detail. Every course they prepared was exceptional: beautifully plated, thoughtfully seasoned, and full of authentic Italian flavor while still honoring the comfort and tradition of Thanksgiving. Their menu felt intentional and elevated, transforming a familiar holiday meal into something truly special. What stood out just as much as the food was their presence. They were gracious, friendly, and engaging without ever being intrusive. They made us feel taken care of in every sense—from customizing dishes to suit our group, to keeping the kitchen spotless when they left. It felt like having a private fine-dining experience in the comfort of our villa. Celebrating Thanksgiving away from home could have felt strange, but thanks to this talented duo, it became a highlight of our trip. We are still talking about the meal, and we would welcome them back without hesitation for any future event. Their work turned a holiday dinner into an unforgettable experience.

Chef Bartolo and Marta were excellent chefs! Great menu, very punctual and the food was delicious! We very much enjoyed their experience.

Flexible and very professional! Recommend

Amazing meal ! Made our first day in Lucca a relaxing enjoyable success . Grazie Mille

Chef Bartolo was amazing. Food selections were extensive. Each course was delicious with attractive presentation. Leftovers were packaged up and placed in frig. Lucky for us to have a repeat meal to reflect on the dinner Chef Bartolo prepared for us If the review offers a four star evaluation—-we give Chef Bartolo FIVE stars. The dinner was a high light of our visit to Tuscany! Thank you for a memorable evening. Best regards Irene & John and family

Amazing food, amazing experience. They were very attentive, required little support and insisted we relax while they figured everything out. They didn't rush us when we weren't quite ready yet for the meal, and they cleaned up so the kitchen was far more spotless than when they arrived! Each dish was delicious, and plentiful. Highly recommend!

We had booked this experience for my dad's special birthday. The experience was absolutely incredible! We picked two dishes per course which was fantastic to try traditional tuscan food. Each course was delicious and there was plenty of food for the 8 of us. The communication was excellent and unfortunately we had to move villas and they were accommodating for this. They set up and cleaned up and you would have never have known they were there!! It was a 10/10 experience and would definitely recommend.

I would absolutely recommend Chef Bartolo, it was an incredible experience that was tailored to each person.