Cooking Class: Italian Brunch Café Favorites

Naomi

24 Jan 2025

What a great class! My partner and I went for a date night and it did not disappoint. Chef Luana’s class was the perfect mix of learning to make a dish and having the “hard parts” done for us (making up the appetizer, cooking the pasta, etc.) although this was done in a sort of demo style. Who knew gnocchis were such hard work! We brought some leftovers home and look forward to enjoying them in the future. The dishes were beautifully displayed and tasted delicious. She was mindful of dietary restrictions and offered great alternatives so everyone could enjoy their meal without having to make a sacrifice. I highly recommend this personal class, it was quite the memorable evening.

Brett

12 Jan 2025

Chef Luana was amazing! Not only is she an incredible cook and teacher, but she was such a delight and her personality makes the experience even better. This was truly an authentic adventure and the food was so good. My wife and I will definitely be back for more classes!

Richard

11 Jan 2025

Chef Luana was an absolute joy and I learned so much from her class. I had been trying to make pasta on my own with very poor results. Chef Luana is unpretentious and down to earth and explains the process and nuances for making pasta and associated sauces very clearly so that a novice cook can understand them and put them to practice. The three of us in the Saturday afternoon class - a married couple and me as a single - made a simple tomato sauce, spaghetti and fettucine. Our lunch and dessert were wonderful - I wished I could have stayed there all day! She has a very charming apartment and has many stories to tell of her family in Italy and here in the US. Chef Luana can customize classes around any aspect of Italian cooking - I will be back!

Jose

04 Jan 2025

She was amazing, it was such an intimate experience. She is great with cooking levels of all types

Steven

29 Dec 2024

My girlfriend and I had an incredible time in Chef Luana’s gnocchi-making class! The food was absolutely delicious, with generous portions, and she went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a wonderful experience. Luana was extremely patient and took the time to explain every step thoroughly. She even treated us to a couple of delightful extras. We highly recommend her class to anyone looking for a fun and tasty culinary experience!

Paityn

22 Dec 2024

This was the most incredible experience! Chef Luana made us feel so comfortable I cannot recommend this class enough. Hands on learning and the food was amazing. Will definitely be back for more classes.

Carrie

24 Nov 2024

We have such a lovely class today. Took the gnocchi class and made the gnocchi from scratch, enjoyed delicious bruschetta and then 2 amazing sauces for the gnocchi! Chef Luana is a so passionate and we learned a lot. We felt very welcome and the conversation was amazing. She had great reviews on class pop but over 500 on cozymeal( sister site) We’re planning to return to take the sauce class and then pasta!! Thank you Chef Luana! Carrie and Jer

Juan

21 Oct 2024

I highly recommend taking Chef Luana’s classes. She’s very informative and passionate about her dishes. Her teaching methods are very hands on, which is very helpful when you’re making a dish for the very first time. She uses a number of different platforms with over 540 reviews in totality so don’t be misguided with only the handful of reviews she has on classpop.

Lucia

06 Jul 2024

I recently had the pleasure of attending Chef Luana’s pasta making class, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! From start to finish, Chef Luana displayed exceptional expertise, passion, and a genuine love for teaching. Chef Luana demonstrated each step with clarity, making it easy for everyone to follow along, regardless of their skill level. The hands-on experience was incredibly valuable and FUN. I highly recommend Chef Luana and her classes; she's warm, hospitable and made for great conversation.

Andy

04 May 2024

Chef Luana was awesome tonight. Her genuine personality and attentiveness made the experience very enjoyable. I came in as a fettuccine person and left as a spaghetti lover.

joshua

19 Apr 2024

What an amazing experience! The food was amazing and chef luana is a great teacher! It was so much fun and we had an amazing time.

Vanessa

17 Apr 2024

We had such a wonderful experience with chef Luana! The food was incredible I had never had anything like it and I have had my share of Italian restaurants. Her story is so interesting and she is so welcoming. It is such a charming and fun experience!

Jonny

06 Apr 2024

Chef Luana was an AMAZING host and chef/teacher! The overall experience was 10/10 (really cool to learn from someone who learned these pasta techniques from her grandma in Italy) and the food was 10/10 delicious! You can really tell how passionate Chef Luana is about cooking and it was nice of her to invite us into her home. I would go back to one of Chef Luana’s classes!

Justyne

17 Mar 2024

Wonderful time with Chef Luana ! Took my boyfriend for his birthday and she had a happy birthday sign up when we arrived. Easy to follow, it is nice and intimate , plus she portioned enough for us to have some pasta to eat for the future ! She also made some focaccia and some tiramisu at the end . Awesome experience .

Jacqe

14 Mar 2024

Learning from Chef Luana was such a fun experience! She's a master of her craft and is passionate about her recipes. And yes, the pizza was AMAZING! This was definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience (only because I live across the country) that I will never forget. I hope I can return to learn more from Chef Luana someday!

Ryan

29 Feb 2024

Chef Luana was the real deal. She taught us how to make pasta the Italian way and made it fun!

Lara

27 Feb 2024

Amazing experience! Def recommend it!

Nicole

17 Feb 2024

Amazing class! Such a fun experience and delicious pasta! Highly recommend Chef Luana.

Erik

10 Feb 2024

The experience was very fun and knowledgeable and tailored to me and my wife specifically. I highly recommend Chef Luana.

Natalie

29 Jan 2024

The gnocchi was the best I've ever had. I felt like I had a very authentic Italian meal. Chef Luana ensured she provided detail every step of the way. Such an amazing experience!! Highly recommend

Gustavo

14 Jan 2024

Omg this was a great class! We enjoyed the cooking experience. Chef Luana was patient, kind, professional and authentic! She is one of a kind and so is her husband who is there to assist as well. Thank you so much Luana! We will be using our newly taught Italian skills at home and we’ll be catering from you soon! My husband and I went for our 8 year wedding anniversary and it was such a unique and unforgettable experience. We will be definitely recommending it to family and friends. One tip I will give is bring your wine and comfortable shoes and clothes to wear. I wore heals and it was great but I wasn’t the most comfortable! But that’s a personal problem. Look cute if it’s a date but be comfortable ;) THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!!!! So come with an appetite for dinner, desert and leftover pasta and raw pasta to cook at home!!! You definitely get your moneys worth! Again, thank you Luana and your Husband for such a beautiful experience! Sending you lots of love and appreciation for such a great date :)

Paul

01 Jan 2024

She’s the best! Authentic, warm, great teacher, and fun class!

NEAL

21 Dec 2023

We had an incredible experience learning to make spinach and cheese ravioli with Chef Luana in her home. The class was not only informative but also so much fun! Chef Luana's expertise and passion for cooking shone through, making it the most amazing culinary class I've ever attended. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys hands-on cooking experiences. Best date night experience!!! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! 5 stars all the way!

Preethika

11 Dec 2023

Had a great experience during our classpop "Empower the Mind" Italian Classics class with Chef Luana! She went above and beyond in more than a few ways...she called before the class to make the ingredient list more fit to our preferences, put out a "happy bday" sign/ baked a choco cake for my boyfriend's birthday (without me asking) and was all in all, a wonderful presence to be around! Will definitely be back for more tips and treats w her :)

Adriana

11 Dec 2023

Such an amazing time and class! I did a gnocchi cooking class with Chef Luana and brought my work team. We had the best time. She was so attentive and spent a lot of time showing us proper technique. The food was delicious. On top of the great experience, Chef Luana is warm, engaging, and makes you feel right at home. I'll be going back ASAP with friends.

Robert

04 Nov 2023

Amazing class! The hospitality and food was amazing! Chef Luana was the best! I brought my wife as a surprise date and she loved it! Worth every penny!! We will be back soon!

Christina

26 Aug 2023

Fun class and the pasta was very delicious! Would recommend.

Lalaunie

18 Jul 2023

Top tier experience! Luana was very attentive, very hands on, lots of hospitality, and most importantly… delicious food! After she gave step-by-step instructions on how to make spaghetti and fettuccine, she served us as if we were in a high class restaurant. It was so cozy. She’s My aunt now lol.

Mark

10 Jun 2023

What a delightful experience. Perfect for a date night! Come hungry and bring some good wine and you will feel like you’re in a cute apartment in italy!! 10 out of 10

Trisha

22 May 2023

Chef Luana provided us such a great experience! It was my first time going to a cooking class and I have no cooking experience at all. She was very patient and even showed us how pasta was made in Italy before the advent of modern tools. She served us homemade Bruschetta for appetizer (so good!) The rest of the menu is: Spaghetti ragu Fettuccine mushroom and sausage Fruit salad for dessert Chef Luana took care of us and we had an amazing dinner experience. I would definitely recommend!

Andrew

21 May 2023

Chef Luana was so much fun! Lovely experience! Delicious food! Best pasta this side of Italy. We highly recommend bringing a bottle of wine and enjoying this class with family and friends. Would be great event for a day out or a someone with a serious interest in pasta making and Italian cuisine. We highly recommend chef Luana and her classes. Wish I knew how to leave a picture with this review! Cheers!

Erika

05 Feb 2023

Chef Luana was a delight!! From beginning to end, we were eating delicious food with many ingredients imported straight from Italy. Her gnocchi class was so much fun and she made it easy for us novice cooks. We felt right at home in her kitchen and we certainly will be back to do more of her classes.

Andrew

29 Jan 2023

Great class and lots of good fun!

Jonny

27 Dec 2022

The most authentic experience outside of Italy. Definitely worth it!

Matthew

06 Dec 2022

Chef Luana was so kind and welcoming! We had an amazing time with her and eating some of her incredible food. Will definitely be coming back.

Tamar

08 Aug 2022

It was such fun learning to make pizza with Luana! And it was delicious!

Chabelli

17 Mar 2022

First time with Chef Luana and YOU have to go! It’s the cutest spot. The risotto is to die for. IT WAS FIRE!! The chef was very attentive and the apricot crostata was so amazing and we will definitely be back again. She made us feel welcomed and gave us an amazing experience.

Lauren

31 Dec 2021

Chef Luana is single-handedly bringing Italy to Los Angeles with her amazing, delicious Italian food and beautiful story! We had an amazing time taking her pasta class and plan to take more classes with her in the New Year!

Rocky

15 Dec 2021

Great experience, great risotto! Thank you Chef!

Brandon S.

03 Sep 2020

My girlfriend and I took Chef Luana’s homemade pasta cooking class, and it was excellent! When we first got there she provided us with some Amazing appetizers before we started cooking. She makes some amazing bread too! We learned how to make two kinds of pasta and both were great! We had a lot of fun with Chef Luana, and I would highly recommend this class to anyone. That was the most authentic Italian food I’ve ever had outside Italy!