Our Philosophy
“Italian cuisine is more than just food. It’s a way of life that brings together tradition, passion and togetherness.”
For generations, Italian food has been a symbol of warmth and conviviality. Every dish tells a story, and every recipe carries a legacy. My mission is to take you to the heart of this tradition, offering not only authentic flavors but a true sensory journey.
Whether you’re a passionate cook or simply a lover of good food, our experiences will let you discover the essence of Italy through its tastes, its aromas and its unmistakable hospitality.
Our Experiences
Discover Chef Fabio's top cooking classes to help you experience the true essence of Italian tradition.
Pasta - Making Class
2,5 hours’ duration
Don’t just eat like a Roman—learn how to cook like one, too. With this pasta-making course, our chefs will guide you through the art of pasta making, teaching you how to hand-make traditional cavatelli, ravioli and gnocchi or fettuccine from…
Pizza - Making Class
2,5 hours’ duration
Our 90-minute pizza-making lesson is perfect for all ages. One of our Fabiolous chefs will guide you through the Italian tradition of preparing pizza dough from scratch, explaining techniques and tips for making the best dough, and teaching you…
Rome Food Tour
5 hours’ duration
Venture off the beaten path to experience the real flavours of Rome in the vibrant neighborhoods of Trastevere and Campo de’ Fiori. Along the way, we’ll share insider tips on Italian cuisine and introduce you to local food specialties, …
Cook in a Medieval Town
7 hours’ duration
The charming medieval town is built on a tuff rock above the Treja Valley where you’ll find our home overlooking an ancient lush forest. Here you can experience a piece of history shopping with our chef at a typical market, handpicking fresh ingr…
Pasta & Gelato - Making Class
2,5 hours’ duration
Live a Pasta and Gelato class experience inside the famous neighbourhood of Trastevere or the Jewish Ghetto in the heart of Rome. Guided by our English-speaking Italian chefs, you will learn the techniques of making perfect homemade …
Pizza & Gelato - Making Class
2,5 hours’ duration
Live a Pizza and Gelato class experience inside the famous neighborhood of Trastevere or the Jewish Ghetto in the heart of Rome. Guided by our English-speaking Italian chefs, you will learn the techniques of kneading pizza dough from…
Pasta - Making Class
2,5 hours’ duration
Don’t just eat like a Roman—learn how to cook like one, too. With this pasta-making course, our chefs will guide you through the art of pasta making, teaching you how to hand-make traditional cavatelli, ravioli and gnocchi or fettuccine from…
Pizza - Making Class
2,5 hours’ duration
Our 90-minute pizza-making lesson is perfect for all ages. One of our Fabiolous chefs will guide you through the Italian tradition of preparing pizza dough from scratch, explaining techniques and tips for making the best dough, and teaching you…
Rome Food Tour
5 hours’ duration
Venture off the beaten path to experience the real flavours of Rome in the vibrant neighborhoods of Trastevere and Campo de’ Fiori. Along the way, we’ll share insider tips on Italian cuisine and introduce you to local food specialties, …
Cook in a Medieval Town
7 hours’ duration
The charming medieval town is built on a tuff rock above the Treja Valley where you’ll find our home overlooking an ancient lush forest. Here you can experience a piece of history shopping with our chef at a typical market, handpicking fresh ingr…
Pasta & Gelato - Making Class
2,5 hours’ duration
Live a Pasta and Gelato class experience inside the famous neighbourhood of Trastevere or the Jewish Ghetto in the heart of Rome. Guided by our English-speaking Italian chefs, you will learn the techniques of making perfect homemade …
Pizza & Gelato - Making Class
2,5 hours’ duration
Live a Pizza and Gelato class experience inside the famous neighborhood of Trastevere or the Jewish Ghetto in the heart of Rome. Guided by our English-speaking Italian chefs, you will learn the techniques of kneading pizza dough from…
Our Team
We’re a team of chefs and passionate food lovers ready to welcome you with a smile and plenty of heart. We share traditional Italian recipes and the joy of cooking together, to give you an authentic, warm, and unforgettable experience right in the heart of Rome.
Fabio Massimo Bongianni
Monica
Roy
Vittoria
What people say
Those who have participated in the Fabiolous Cooking Show experiences know how much passion and love are conveyed in every dish the chef demonstrates to the participants.
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Cruiser43621032706Verified
Highly Recommend Chef Francisco and Chef Tommy Chef Francisco and Chef Tommy were amazing!! They made the cooking experience so much fun! It was our first trip to Rome and what a great way to experience Rome. We had various cooking abilities and ages. We had 5 kids and 5 adults and everyone was included in the experience. We had the best time and highly recommend!! Don’t miss out on these guys. They were fantastic!![]()
Hannah RVerified
Best class ever!! So much fun! Truly loved being involved in the cooking experience so much fun for my whole family!!! Tommy and Francisco were the best!![]()
Tyler HVerified
Cooking class Perfect experience! Incredible food and he was very patient and helpful with us! Would 100% come back. Made pasta, meatloaf all for the first time and it was amazing![]()
chris cVerified
Best cooking class ever Our chef francesco was amazing and made it such a pleasurable night. I would reccomend this to anyone who wants to learn to cook and have a great time w/ friends and family![]()
Dream600320Verified
We had an amazing tour of Rome with Ivan, experiencing the very best culinary treasures in the city. We had the best tour with Ivan in Rome, experiencing special culinary treasures of the city. Don’t miss this amazing treat!!![]()
Stacey BVerified
Living like the Italians! Perfecto!! Roberto made Italian cooking very approachable and easy!! We visited several local markets to start. Made 3 types of pasta, meatloaf & dessert. We enjoyed eating our creations! We have the recipes and look forward to trying these at home!!![]()
Carrie_T123175Verified
Highly recommend Chef Roy’s Pasta Making Lesson! Chef Roy was amazing!! He was an excellent instructor for our pasta making lesson! And we didn’t have to worry about documenting our experience with taking our own pics/videos during the lesson because he did it all! He took great pics/videos and sent them all to me the very next day! This was definitely one of the most memorable experiences of our trip to Italy! Thank you Chef Roy!![]()
Dani WVerified
Great Had a wonderful time! Chef Fancesco was a hoot and a great teacher. Nadeem was very helpful as well. I would highly recommend taking a class especially because of eating the food afterwards.![]()
Laura DVerified
Pizza making class Chef Francesco and Nadeem are great. We had a wonderful experience with great food and drinks. We learned a lot about Roma pizza.
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Kendall GiovanniniTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
So fun! We laughed, we learned, we ate! Great for teens!![]()
Melissa KolkerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The most incredible experience making pasta, laughing, sharing stories. Our new friend/chef/instructor Roy was the absolute best! I highly recommend a day of cooking with this fabulous team! We will be back. Thank you for a fantastic afternoon creating lifelong memories.![]()
Grace BuckmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Roy and Tommy were amazing! I would recommend this to anyone in Rome wanting an authentic experience! This was truly the highlight of our visit to Rome.![]()
Alyssa LightnerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had a lesson with Monica (Grande!) and had the absolute best time! So educational but also fun. It was amazing to learn about real Roman food from a real Roman. The food was delicious and the experience was even better. Would recommend to absolutely anyone and everyone. Great for a group of adults or for kids!![]()
Sam LightnerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Had a great time with Monica! Absolutely delicious!!!![]()
Louella SaponeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
This was by far the highlight of our trip to Rome! Everyone that we met from the minute we came to the class was exceptional!! We had the immense pleasure of having Chef Roy as our teacher. He gave us a wealth of knowledge about pizza making, that we can’t wait to use at home! Roy is such a gem, & this will be a definite experience will recommend this experience to everyone!!!!![]()
JA WestTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
What a wonderful experience! Tommy was an excellent teacher and made the class so much fun. We ate the pasta we made with Tommy’s delicious sauces. His helper was a delightful young lady. So glad we did this! Thank you so much.![]()
Todd LTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Ivan was wonderful. Our family enjoyed the food tour and the intensive knowledge of Ivan.![]()
Patricia WilburTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Laura was Kind and thoughtful and pleasant to deal with. She made the tour lots of fun with a lot of historical facts that we thoroughly enjoyed. A really good food tour with a wonderful selection of different tastings throughout Trastevere! A wonderful surprise at the end as well.![]()
Dean LarsenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Magnificent experience! Chef Tommy leads participants through the art and science of pasta making.










