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Viola Buitoni

VIOLA BUITONI, chef instructor and food writer, was born in Rome and raised in Perugia, Italy. The stories and knowledge from six generations cross with the best of California agriculture and the finest Italian food imports to infuse her dishes, and her teaching.
Viola’s opera prima, Italy by Ingredient - Artisanal Foods/Modern Recipes was released by Rizzoli in September 2023, to great acclaim.
Viola has taught Italian cooking since 2009, after years as a chef and caterer in New York. She is the resident Italian instructor at The Civic Kitchen and has led classes at venues across the U.S. and Italy, including the Culinary Institute of America, Eataly, and online and in Boston for Milk Street.
In addition to teaching and leading culinary tours in Italy, Viola serves as a food advisor for San Francisco’s Italian Consulate and Cultural Institute. Her writing has appear in La Cucina Italiana and Italy Segreta.
In 2020, the President of the Italian Republic awarded her the title of Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia for her work to further the culture and business of Italian food.
Viola lives in SF’s Mission District with her husband, son, and tiny dog.

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Viola’s 2023 and 2024 Culinary Tours

Join Viola for a culinary adventure in Italy, with an immersive experience replete with farmhouse feats and foraging in Le Marche.

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Upcoming classes taught by Viola Buitoni

Big Night Timpano

Join Viola Buitoni to make timpano, of Big Night movie fame. She will lead the class in crafting (then eating!) the many elements of this culinary masterpiece.

Sun Apr 28 | 3P