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Massimo Bruno Authentic Tours of Italy from an Italian Chef

At 23 years of age, Massimo Bruno left Italy for the grand adventure of life in Canada where he married, created a family, and lived for 23 years. During that time his love and appreciation for his homeland grew along with his desire to reconnect with and share his own culture.

Massimo wanted to show people the way to live like an authentic southern Italian Tour, how to linger and share a meal around the table and what it feels like to belong to a place, to a land and to a family. In 2006 he launched: Puglia Tours: The Unspoiled Italy. And every year since, Massimo has been taking small, intimate groups of people back to his home to experience authentic southern Italy, its beauty, its people, and its way of life.

And then it grew. Eighteen years on and Massimo’s tour offering has expanded to become ‘Massimo Bruno & Friends’. With like-minded partners and local experts who deliver an authentic southern Italian Tour experience, Massimo offers trips to Sardegna, and Sicily alongside of Puglia.

Private Chef for Your Puglia Holiday

Working with you directly to create an authentic southern Italian menu, Massimo will delight you and your guests with his delicious home cooking, storytelling, and sharing of the heritage the region and history of the meal that he has prepared. Served family style and with abundance of dishes, Massimo will treat you and your guests to a fun-filled authentic southern Italian family meal.To book Massimo to chef for you and your guests while on holiday in Puglia, check his availability directly in his calendar.

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Massimo, you made my parents wedding anniversary so special, it was like you were a part of our family.

— Nanci

Why choose Massimo...
23

years living abroad in North America, he’s fully bilingual

18

the number of years Massimo’s ran his Regional Italian Supper Club – the longest running Supper Club in Toronto, Canada

750

the number of Supper Clubs Massimo has hosted

20

the number of regions in Italy and the number of regions Massimo’s menus can include

Me & My Family

Massimo Bruno, Authentic Italian Private Chef & Tours Guide.
Born in Bitritto, a small town in Puglia, Italy, Massimo began his cooking career early. At the age of 9 he began working at a famous local Pizzeria called “Tranquillino”. The owner, Antonio, became his mentor, introducing him to the world of food, beginning with the basics… Pizza, panzerotto, Braciola and Bruschetta. This impressionable 9-year-old was hooked and started his habit of one pizza a day (Massimo has eaten over 6000 pizzas in his life to date…and counting…).

But in a small town in southern Italy, his mother’s strategy was to keep him off the streets and out of the hands of one of Italy’s other best-known “exports” …so pizzas were a fair price to pay.

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LivingTheDream
LivingTheDream
2019-11-03
Truffles in Piedmonte This was our third visit. We celebrated a special occasion with 22 of our closest friends and family. This Supper Club serves regional dishes, family style. Guests are responsible for their own wine. The theme during our visit was "Truffles in Piemonte". Every dish was superbly done and presented. My favourites were: Branzino al tartufo, Risotto al vino rosso e tartufo and the Guanciale al forno. Wonderful ambiance, impeccable service and overall, an amazing gastronomical experience. Many thanks to the chef, owner and host, Massimo.
Raul_rbp
Raul_rbp
2019-10-23
Wonderful place!!! Great place! One of the best work dinner in my life! Great and real Italian food, great staff!!! I loved this place!!!
Laurie
Laurie
2019-10-01
Amazing We attended an event there and I have to say it was perfect! Perfection all around! The food was so good and fresh! The staff the chef the ambiance just perfect! Bravo and Grazie!
Dvp35
Dvp35
2019-03-19
Great Food Great Experience Wonderful Time What a great time...the never ending food, the atmosphere, great service...just a wonderful night out. Highly recommend for groups and makes sure you arrive hungry ! A nice benefit is bringing your own wine and beer. Looking forward to our next visit.
MariaC
MariaC
2019-02-06
Welcome to Massimo’s Supper Club If you’re looking for authentic Italian food cooked by a master, then gather family and friends and book a supper at Massimo’s new location in Liberty Village (66 Fraser). While his newer space is larger than his previous loft, it is still homey and intimate and can be configured for personal parties of up to 16 people. If you can manage it, save up to book Massimo for you and yours only and share memories of a lifetime.
Joanne P
Joanne P
2018-07-19
Daughters bridal shower! Dinner underneath the stars, Tuscan style! What can I say! Truly an amazing evening, from staff, atmosphere and of course Chef Massimo who continuously spoke to everyone and made the event extra special. We are going to make this an annual outing for our family. Of course I did forget to mention the Food, we still talk about the food to everyone we see. The best we’ve had in a very long time. Added bonus was BYOB, no extra fees. A must to do in the city of Toronto.
tojulianna
tojulianna
2018-03-18
Omgoodness! I’ve been to Massimo Bruno about 3 times and every time was awesome. The last time was dear to my heart because his mother and family was there. He brings the tradition true to life at his dinners. He’s funny, brilliant and charming. My first dinner I attend, I had just returned from a European trip a few weeks earlier . Hands down some of the dishes were tastier to me then some of the dishes I ate in Italy. Massimo, my go to Italian cuisine. We’re all family for 2 hours.
Tamam201305
Tamam201305
2017-09-16
Secret Dining Club Interesting experience, great food. Totally worth it. Will go back for sure! We were a party of four, all first timers. We seat close to the kitchen and saw how everything was made. Very impressed with the cleanliness and efficiency. Yes, we had to sit with a bunch of total strangers but that's part of the fun. Everyone was there for the same reason - indulge in good food and different experience. We all talked to each other, much like being in a high end dinner party and meeting interesting people. Massimo and his team are very friendly. Our meal had 10 dishes, all freshly made and absolutely delicious. Just remember to go hungry and bring your own wine.
justcrumbs
justcrumbs
2017-04-10
The best supper club in Toronto! I've been to Massimo's a few times and it never disappoints! The food is served family style and is reminiscent of the magnificent farennonna would serve you on a Sunday afternoon, you can bring your own wine and there is lots of entertainment!! I will be bringing many more friends back to Massimo's table!!
Cheryl C
Cheryl C
2017-03-13
A family Italian dinner w strangers in Toronto. A long table laden w great food, course after course after course. Eating w people you have just met. The chef busy in the kitchen, which you can see, but not ignoring his guests. Drinking wine at LCBO prices (because you bring it). A glorious evening. I cannot wait to return