Chef Bartolo Favaloro

Private Chef In Firenze

I am a personal chef who loves to tell stories; my dishes are memories and impressions suspended between Tuscany, Sicily, and the Orient. As a private chef in Florence, I reimagine distant culinary worlds, crafting a symphony of exceptional tastes and flavors.

Together with Marta, my wife, I invite you to embark on a journey into the purest culinary art—a dance of traditions and influences expressed through a deep love for all things good. As a personal chef in Tuscany, I offer high-level recipes prepared with simple techniques and quality ingredients.

For me, cooking is...

My cooking moves between the tradition and scents of my Sicily, to Tuscany, via Japan.

I learned to cook at...

I was born and raised in the Aeolian Islands, where from childhood I experienced the kitchens of grandmothers and island restaurants.

A cooking secret...

Use ingredients from the most traditional to the most innovative to arrive at a high-quality result that is delicious to the palate and to the eye.

My menus

Pasta Cooking Class

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I would like to take you on a discovery of homemade pasta with my fresh pasta class, a cooking class that will have you creating authentic Italian specialties

My fresh pasta course will take you through making doughs and recipes with the best ingredients, pasta with and without eggs, and different types of filled pastas

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook eager to hone your techniques, an exciting home and custom cooking class awaits you

I will illustrate different dough-making methods, show you how to generate pasta shapes, experiment with fillings, and prepare sauces and dressings

My fresh pasta course evokes the origins of Italian gastronomy, to the iconic dish that cannot be missed on any self-respecting table in the Belpaese

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Potato gnocchi - with sauce TBD

Tortelli filled with ricotta and spinach - with sauce TBD

Tagliatelle and pappardelle - with sauce TBD

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

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Pannacotta with wild berries - Pannacotta ai frutti di bosco

Tiramisù

Grandmother cake with custard cream - Torta della nonna

Apple pie - Torta di mele

The apulian taste experience - wine pairing included

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Fried panzerotti filled with tomato and mozzarella cheese

Andria fresh burrata cheese, Cerignola green olives and taralli

Tomatoes focaccia and Martina Franca cold cuts

FIRST COURSE

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Orecchiette “Bari vecchia” with turnip tops

Fresh pasta cavatelli with Murgia beans and Taranto mussels

MAIN COURSE

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Apulian bombette and eggplant gratin

Stewed octopus and zucchini poverella style

DESSERT

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Pasticciotto leccese

Gallipoli's Spumone

The sicilian taste experience - wine pairing included

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Sicilian appetizer: Eggplant caponata, panelle and beccafico anchovies

Aeolian salad - Crisp bread salad with the scents and flavors of the Aeolian Islands

FIRST COURSE

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Fresh pasta macaroni with zucchini flowers and shrimps

Pasta alla Norma - Fresh pasta with tomato, fried eggplant, ricotta salata and basil

MAIN COURSE

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Veal rolls with Bronte pistachio and caciocavallo cheese

Swordfish with tomato ghiotta sauce, olives and capers

DESSERT

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Cannoli alla siciliana

Almond parfait with chocolate sauce

TUSCAN FAMILY STYLE

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Mixed tuscan crostini and bruschetta - Crostini e bruschette toscane

Tuscan salad with fresh vegetables and crunchy bread - Panzanella Toscana

Aged Pecorino cheese with jams - Pecorino stagionato con confetture

Tuscan raw ham and cantaloupe melon - Prosciutto crudo Toscano e melone cantalupo

Seafood salad Viareggio-style

Tuscan buffalo mozzarella with variety of tomatoes and cherry tomatoes from the garden

Grandma Tilde's tomato and basil pappa: The peasant origin of this first course is evidenced by its ingredients: stale (unsalted) Tuscan homemade bread, tomatoes, vegetable broth, garlic cloves, basil, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper

Tuscan pizza

FIRST COURSE

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Lasagna fresh pasta with chianina meat sauce cooked in the terracotta crock pot

Tortelli stuffed with Mugello hills potatoes, butter and fresh sage with crumbled sausage

Spaghetti with meatballs: a dish from the different popular cuisines of southern Italy

Tagliatelle fresh pasta with porcini mushrooms and black truffle of San Miniato

Pappardelle fresh pasta with wild boar stew sauce and juniper berries

Cuttlefish ink risotto livornese style

Pici all'aglione della Val Di Chiana - Tipical pici pasta with tomato sauce and garlic from Val Di Chiana

Gnudi: recipe for rustic spinach and ricotta gnocchi, typical of Tuscan cuisine and served with tomato sauce

MAIN COURSE

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Roast pork loin with fresh salad - Arista di maiale al forno con insalata di campo

Roast sea bass isolana style - Branzino arrosto all'isolana

Farmyard fried chicken with vegetables Florentine style

Parmigiana di melanzane (eggplants): one of the most famous and beloved Italian recipes

Coniglio "arrosto morto" - Roasted rabbit with olives and rosemary

Peposo dell'Impruneta: The typical regional Tuscan dish made with beef, red wine and black pepper

Grilled beef tagliata with arugula, pecorino cheese and toasted pine nuts

DESSERT

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Chocolate semolina cake: Tuscan cake with shortbread base is filled with cream made with semolina, ricotta, orange and chocolate sauce! Discover it!

Aunt Betta's apple pie

Tiramisu: the most popular dessert in Italy

Grandmother cake with custard cream - Torta della nonna

Pannacotta with wild berries - Pannacotta ai frutti di bosco

Buontalenti's Ice Cream

Cantuccini di Prato and Vin Santo: the quintessential Tuscan end of the meal. It is traditional to dunk the cookies in Vin Santo

Zuccotto: typical Florentine dessert prepared with sponge cake, alchermes (Florentine liqueur) and filled with ricotta and candied fruit flavored with citrus peel

The Tuscan Taste Experience - Wine pairing included

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Selection of raw ham and cold cuts from Scarpaccia with fried coccoli and stracchino cheese - Selezione di prosciutto crudo e salumi di Scarpaccia con coccoli fritti e stracchino

Pappa al pomodoro, with Tuscan buffalo mozzarella and basil pesto - Pappa al pomodoro, con mozzarella di bufala toscana e pesto di basilico

FIRST COURSE

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Handmade pici with cinta senese sauce, Tuscan olives and crispy onions - Pici fatti a mano con sugo di Cinta senese, olive toscanelle e cipolle croccanti

Tortelli stuffed with Mugello potatoes with crumbled sausage and aged pecorino cheese flakes - Tortelli farciti patate del Mugello con salsiccia sbriciolata e scaglie di pecorino stagionato

MAIN COURSE

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Roast pork in the oven with plum sauce and sour spinach - Arrosto di maiale al forno con salsa alle prugne e spinaci all'agro

Grilled Chianina beef Tagliata from Val di Chiana with roasted potatoes and cannellini beans cooked in terracotta

DESSERT

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Tiramisù

Grandmother cake with custard cream - Torta della nonna

Pizza Party

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All inclusive

Pizza Marinara

Pizza Margherita

Pizza 4 Stagioni

Pizza salame piccante

Pinsa romana con verdure e pecorino

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

DESSERT

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Pizza alla Nutella

Pizza fragole e mascarpone

Tuscan bbq party

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Panzanella - Tipical tuscan bread salad with vegetables and fresh basil

Grilled vegetables from the garden

Potatoes cooked under ashes and topped with Tuscan olives and oregano

Salad corner with mixed field salads, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, fennel, cucumbers and carrots

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Bread corner: Bread made with ancient grain, Tuscan focaccia and bread sticks

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Chianina beef cut grilled with Volterra salt

Chicken skewers with bacon and red peppers

Tuscan sausage spiced with fennel seeds

Rosticciana - barbecued pork ribs

Served with extra virgin olive oil, aromatic salt, black pepper and lemon slices

DESSERT

All inclusive

Fresh fruit corner: Assorted fresh fruit in season

Brunch party

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DRINKS: Coffee, milk, Tea

Selection of fruit juices

Soft drinks

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Italian croissant, brioches and puff pastry with honey, chocolate and cream

Cake of the day

Pan cakes with maple syrup and Nutella

Toasted bread with butter and variety of jams and marmalade

Yogurt cream with muesli, fresh raspberry and strawberry

Fresh fruits in season

MAIN COURSE

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Scrambled eggs with crispy bacon

Avocado toast

Italian salami and cheese

Caprese Salad

Homemade pasta cannelloni filled with ricotta cheese and spinach

DESSERT

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Chef Bartolo's reviews

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158 services

Fabulous!! The food was great, the team was excellent and they truly added a bonus to our Tuscany adventure. Highly recommend and grazie Mille chef Bartolo!!

We had a family gathering and chose Chef Bartolo. The communication was easy and the response was ery fast. We needed some adjustments for the kids and Martha offered a few alternatives and was very flexible. On the event evening, they arrived on time, workwd veey fast inspite of unexcpected limitations in the kitchen. The food was excellent! We got a great veriaty of italian dishes, it was a real italian experiance and sooo good. Martha was very nice, always smiling and we felt we were hosted in the best restaurant in Toscany. We had a great experiance and highly recommand Chef Bartolo and Martha.

Bartolo & team did an absolutely fantastic job “cheffing” our dinner at Villa Giotto. They used fresh ingredients, some of which they harvested down in Sicily, and many which they grew themselves or found around the region. We had a sumptuous 4-course meal, each of which was beautifully presented as well as so delicious! There was such a nice variety of dishes, and plenty for all 8 of us (with leftovers we enthusiastically ate the next two days). Marta, who also served us, was very fluent in English and offered great descriptions of each dish. She was so delightful and accommodating. We were especially happy when we walked into the kitchen after they left and found a spotless kitchen with everything cleaned and put away, and leftovers carefully wrapped and refrigerated. Every detail was thought of and executed with flair, beauty, and especially deliciousness!!!

If you read just one review, let it be this one! My experience wasn’t limited to a single service done flawlessly—I had the absolute privilege of enjoying Chef Bartolo’s outstanding cuisine for two unforgettable weeks while staying in Lucca, Italy. During our Christmas family reunion with 18 guests, we were treated to daily breakfasts and dinners. Despite several allergies and dietary preferences, every need was handled effortlessly. The vegetarian in our group enjoyed delightful options each night, which the rest of us were equally happy to share! His dishes are a perfect blend of authentic Italian flavors and artistic presentation, leaving everyone at the table in awe. He created meals that felt like a celebration each night, and he delivers an unforgettable culinary experience. Each evenings dishes surpassed the one before. Not only was the food extraordinary, but this duo impressed us with their professionalism and genuinely kind personalities. I truly miss the interactions with Chef Bartolo and his wonderful assistant Marta, whose warmth and charm brought so much joy to every morning and evening service. Marta really was an absolute gem. I cannot recommend them more highly—they exceeded all our expectations, and I sincerely hope to have the chance to see them again someday! If you’re looking for an exceptional chef who goes above and beyond, Chef Bartolo is the one!

We had our small wedding reception catered and from beginning to end we were amazed. Chef made everything so easy and always communicated with us. Then, when the food arrived, we were transported from Italy to heaven. Dish after dish of made from scratch incredible food, all with their own unique flavors and presentation. From the first course to the last bite of dessert, everything was perfect. We would absolutely recommend him to everyone!

Chef was early, well prepared, explained everything, and was able to feed 12 people with a very limited kitchen. Extremely impressed!!!!

They were amazing!!!! The food was fantastic. We had such a wonderful time. Highly recommended!!!!!

Highly skilled, great presentation, friendly service, strongly recommend. We would hire him again!

Chef Bartolo Favaloro and his partner Marta were absolutely AMAZING. They created the dinner for my small wedding and I can honestly say I have never tasted a better meal. It’s been two weeks now, and my guests are still talking about some of the dishes they served. Chef and his team were so helpful through the whole process with us….helping us design the perfect meal for our day and offering perfect suggestions. On the day of, everything went so smoothly….they were so professional and it was like everything just appeared like magic (even though I know the team was working furiously behind the scenes). Marta was so wonderful, friendly and kind, I felt like she was a friend attending the wedding. I am so lucky I picked Chef Bartolo, Marta and their team for my dinner, and can’t recommend them enough! If you are lucky enough to taste some of their dishes, you will be grateful.

Virkelig lækker og velsmagende mad med god variation over det toscanske køkken, serviceret af Marta og Bartolo i bedste stil og med virkelig fin kommunikation undervejs i forløbet. Kan klart anbefales!

The food was exquisite, with a nice variety of authentic Italian dishes of the highest quality. The amount was perfect for our group. The chefs were friendly and communicative and we were very satisfied and happy with our dinner experience. Thank you, chef! Would highly recommend.

We had a wonderful evening with great food. Everything tasted excellent. We would definitely recommend booking Chef Bartolo for a special dinner.

Amazing service and meal. Wish we would have done more than once on our stay. Would highly recommend.

What a fabulous chef and team. Delicious food great service, set up and clean up. Could not fault and would recommend to everyone!

Chef Bartolo Favaloro delivered a Tuscan culinary delight. The menu was fabulous, and tasted absolutely delicious. He was accommodating, professional and incredibly helpful. I could not rate him highly enough. Fantastico.

The chef and his server were incredible! The courses and the wine selections were spot on.

Absolutely incredible! One of the best meals we’ve ever had. Thank you so much for customizing the menu and making my Dads birthday dinner so special!

We reserved the experience with the chef for the birthday celebration. The menu was amazing with all of the local ingredients. Very fresh and delicious. We enjoyed every single dish. Would 100% recommend the chef and will definitely book again.

Great chefs highly recommended!

Bartolo and Marta are an incredible team. They are both so warm and friendly, took their time to explain the dishes and interact with my whole family (including my kids). Bartolo is very talented and all of his dishes were some of the best we've ever had. We felt so at home with them and simultaneously so taken care of. They are special and I hope to hire them on my next trip to Italy. 10/10, 5 stars!!