"Melchiorre's notion that food to the cook is just like marble to Michelangelo: it is up to the artist
to bring out what is already there. What a concept for living life."
--E. Robinson, Salisbury, Maryland

"Melchiorre is a national treasure!"
K. Simon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Our Fees

Full 5-Course Meals prepared at the house, including 3 antipasti, pasta or other first course, meat or fish, salad or vegetable, and dessert.
Euro 55 per person.

Cooking Classes, including detailed demonstrations and 5-course meal.
Euro 75 per person.

Lighter Meals prepared at the house, or Catered Dishes brought to the house, including 2 antipasti, pasta, salad or cooked vegetable, and dessert. Minimum 4 persons.
Euro 35 per person.

The charges do not include beverages or gratuity. They do include all shopping, cooking, and cleanup. Children ages 10 and under are charged at 10 Euro  per person. Cancellations received less than 14 days before cooking date will be charged a Euro 50 cancellation fee. If there are fewer than four persons in a party, we request additional payment for the cost of the food.
Payment is to be made in Euros upon completion of the meal.

Special Celebration Meals or Special Requests (weddings, anniversaries and parties of all kinds) can be organized by special arrangement. Live music, from accordion to opera, can also be provided. Be sure to book early!

For all those who"love flavors" we promise you a memorable evening.

Buon appetito! --Melchiorre and Elizabeth

The Washington Post, 2003