Agriturismo Villa Maria

Hello Everyone. Lisa and I from Clearwater Florida enjoyed our cooking class on October 19th, 2024. Maria, her husband, and Franchesca greeted us like family. Great food we prepared from her garden. It is so peaceful and beautiful on her farm. On my next trip to Italy, I plan on staying for a while. Thank you all for a wonderful experience.

We visited villa maria for dinner. You have to walk a long path up in the mountains but it has a stunning view. The food was average and i didn't like the fact that it wasn't very clean. Also i saw the boy who was preparing the starters to grab the food with his hands and put it in our plates. Unfortunately i cannot suggest this place after what i saw.

We were treated here to what was our loveliest dinner on our family trip to Italy. The word "authentic" comes to mind immediately, but not with the contrived affectation with which we usually associate this word. This experience was stepping into the home of a lovely southern Italian family--a family who opened their doors to us and showed us the hospitality they would show their own family. The experience began by our climbing the stairs to the lovely property, surrounded by gardens and fragrant lemon trees. At the top, we were greeted to a breathtaking view of the town below and the sea. As we drank in the view, we were charmed by the guitar playing and singing of local musicians, who had the people at the dinner tables clapping and singing as well. When we entered, we were given seats at a table on the lovely balcony of the property. The owners' little dogs darted around and delighted our daughters. As soon as we sat, the food started coming--unbelievable amounts of bounty from the land! We were treated to a lovely 4-course meal prepared by the matron, Maria. Apparently, 90% of the food we ate was produced on the property itself--we could taste the freshness! As we ate, Vincenzo, Maria's husband, engaged us in lovely conversation about the Villa, his family, and his perspective on southern/northern Italian culture as well as the foibles of the many different cultures that have visited Villa Maria. Vincenzo was absolutely hilarious and engaging. My wife was tickled by the fact that Vincenzo reminded her of her own nonno. Vincenzo, ever spritely despite his age, even offered to drive us home after dinner: "I'll get you anywhere in 5 minutes!" To see him dart around with his car and other guests, I would not doubt that!

A very rustic abode on the limoncello coast of Minori, hosted by the beautiful Maria, efficient and colourful Vincenzo and delightful and helpful Francesca. Nothing was too much trouble. Great local produce and plenty of variety. Great service, excellent rooms and very affordable. Highly recommended.