Cooking Class - Innovative Italian Cuisine - Pittsburgh

Nikola D. 04/11/2026

I recently took a cooking class with Chef Jonathan and it was a fantastic experience. He is charismatic, highly experienced, and brings a warm, down to earth approach to teaching. Every course from the starter through dessert was exceptional and I genuinely finished every bite. He explained each step in detail and even shared the recipes afterward. If you are looking to treat yourself, surprise a partner, or host friends for something memorable, Chef Jonathan is a wonderful choice.

Erin W. 12/28/2023

My boyfriend and I recently had the pleasure of dining with Chef Jonathan for the 'Innovative Italian Cuisine' and was thoroughly impressed by both the exquisite cuisine and the impeccable service. The menu showcased a variety of innovative Italian dishes, blending bold flavors and beautiful presentation. We were especially impressed by the texture and mouthfeel of the homemade gnocchi with the butternut squash sauce. It was absolutely delicious! And the cheesecake berry mousse with honeycomb dessert was nothing we've ever experienced. Chef Jonathan was extremely attentive and knowledgeable and ensured that our meal was a memorable one, providing excellent recommendations and ensuring our satisfaction. He even recommended restaurants in the area as well as a book that showcased our interests in food and nutritious cooking. We can’t recommend Chef Jonathan enough for a fantastic dining experience. We will definitley be booking with Chef Jonathan again in the near future!

Ambika D. 12/17/2023

I booked this meal/experience for my sister-in-law for her birthday and it could not have been a more perfect gift! Her friends and her said that Chef John was one of the coolest people they'd ever met and it was one of the best meals of their life. Cannot recommend this enough! Chef John is also incredibly responsive to messages and was kind enough to help us reschedule it when something came up.

Steven B. 11/19/2023

Chef Jonathan did a phenomenal job with display, cooking, explaining and was very professional. I bought this for my wife for her birthday. We thoroughly enjoyed this dinner. The food was delicious. Would highly recommend this as a new dinner idea.

Zahava V. 11/02/2023

I got this class for my boyfriend and I to celebrate our four year anniversary and it was beyond our expectations. Chef John made the entire environment relaxed and fun, while still teaching us tips at the craft he mastered. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun date night!

Garritt S. 10/29/2023

Jonathan was amazing. We had great conversation. He was very friendly and the food was amazing! I even ate beets and enjoyed it! I also appreciated that I asked a million questions and he did not hold back from answering any of them. Highly recommend.

Gabe N. 10/26/2023

BOOK THIS MAN IMMEDIATELY Chef Jonathan met and exceeded my expectations for our evening. Each course was planned, prepared, and executed with perfection. You can truly see each ingredient individually yet still receive the whole flavor profile of this menu. Jonathan cooks with passion, creating simple yet elegant dishes while entertaining conversation and questions. He can teach to any audience whether it be someone with no experience in the kitchen to someone who works in the industry. Truly an amazing chef and person, you can feel and see that in the food he creates. Hosting it at his house added to the intimacy and personal touch with music in the background. Anyone reading this should book a class or dinner with him and experience it yourself.

Mike Napolitano . 10/26/2023

Excellent. Presentation

Briana M. 04/24/2023

What an experience! Talk about fresh ingredients, delicious food, and a gracious host and you have Chef Jonathan! The whole experience was phenomenal I highly recommend booking him you will not be disappointed!

dana f. 04/22/2023

Amazing. The food was delicious and unique. The conversation was great. So much fun!

Erin H. 03/06/2023

We had a great time with Chef Jonathan. He's fun to hang out with and we learned a lot too!

Mark Oczypok . 03/03/2023

Awesome experience! And food was incredible!! We need to do this again!!!

Edward H. 02/22/2023

Jonathan is super skilled, knowledgeable and fun. Would definitely recommend.

Daniel N. 02/19/2023

Had such a wonderful experience with Chef Jonathan! He had excellent dishes to offer and tons of cooking tips and advices that we never knew before. The beets salad and the scallops were especially amazing. He also had great stories to tell, keeping the whole cooking class filled with great conversations. Hope to see you soon again!

Lia M. 02/16/2023

Absolutely fabulous !!! Great meal, interesting conversation with Chef Jonathan and some very helpful cooking tips ??

Charlie Deer . 02/04/2023

I have never met a more interesting, experienced, intelligent person in my life. Not only does he come with all these qualities he is an incredible and creative chef. It was wonderful that we found a new friend. We will be waiting for you to sit back and enjoy some cuisine. God bless and thank you.

Jenny Lockhart . 01/25/2023

He was very organized and very personable!! We really enjoyed ourselves and learned new things He showed up right on time and wasn't in any rush! Jennifer Radcliff 412-780-2915

Mark W. 12/22/2022

Incredible time with Chef John! The amazing food was almost secondary to the stories, laughter, and playlist. Very instructive on technique and took his time without feeling rushed. We definitely will be trying his other offerings.

Sint V. 12/18/2022

Chef Jonathan is incredibly knowledgeable and knows how to teach to any level! His Innovative Italian menu is astounding and his class was a masterclass. I will definitely be taking another class from him and recommending him to everyone