# Tuscan Chef - Italian food — All recipes of tradition

> Italian recipes with video tutorials, categorized for easy cooking. (iPhone/iPad app by Lorenzo Piccinini.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuscan-chef-italian-food/id529967783 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lorenzo Piccinini](https://appshunter.io/developer/529617080)
- Category: Food & Drink, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 271 App Store ratings · 75 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English, Italian
- Released: 2012-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuscan-chef-italian-food/id529967783/reviews.md

## What is Tuscan Chef?

All recipes from Italian tradition. Each dish supported by a video.

A Tuscan chef shows how to easily prepare a wide variety of delicious Italian recipes in your home kitchen -- for iPhone and iPad.

Tuscan Chef - Learn the secrets of famous dishes such as bruschetta, the Tuscan soup ribollita, homemade pastas including tagliatelle, ravioli and gnocchi, and the best sauces for different pastas and meats. The recipes are divided into categories: Antipasti (Starters), Primi (Pastas) Carni (Meat), Soups, Vegetables, Sauces and Desserts.
You will find a variety of meat dishes with chicken, beef, pork, but also many vegetable dishes as salads, potatoes and flans and dessert as easy bake cakes and delicious puddings.
All recipes are easy to cook by following the step by step movie.
Improve your culinary skills with this app! 

Tuscan Chef is free to download, which includes more than 100 recipes with accompanying instructional video.

◆ Features 

√  RECIPES include cooking time, cooking tips, instructional videos. 
√  SAVE recipes to your personal Favorites list 
√  PRINT the recipes with Air Print
√  CHOOSE the unit of measurement (US/Metric) and the size of the text of the recipe. 
√  INTUITIVE navigation and search functionality enables you to find recipes whether searching by keyword, ingredients, time of preparation, category and favourites.
√  SHARE recipes with friends
√  REVIEWS. Read customer reviews of the recipes and write your own.‬ 

We like to get better

From the first moment we decided to make the Tuscan Chef app (as amateurs),  we have always worked to make it better and better. We really appreciate users suggestions so do not hesitate to contact us with any thoughts!!!
www.tuscan-chef.com - www.facebook.com/tuscanchef - https://web.stagram.com/tuscanchef

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If you are a fan of Tuscan Chef and are pleased with our commitment to continual quality improvement and feature delivery, or have been pleased by the level of support you've received please consider leaving a review on the Apple App Store. Reminder - Reviews are reset with each update, so if you left a review in the past, please consider reposting a review for the update.

The Tuscan Chef team is proud of our product and the support we provide our customers. If you have ANY issue at all with the app or a question that you have not found an answer to elsewhere, please contact us directly at info@tuscan-chef.com


* Please note that the quality of the streamed videos varies according to the speed of your internet connection. At very low speeds, only audio will be available.

## Key features

- Step-by-step video tutorials
- Categorized recipes
- Save to Favorites
- Print recipes
- Adjustable units and text size
- Search by keyword, ingredient, or category

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter in Tuscany | Free | one-time |
| Summer menu | Free | one-time |
| Traditional Tuscan menu | Free | one-time |
| Vegetarian menu | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring in Tuscany | Free | one-time |
| Simple and Tasty | Free | one-time |
| A different taste of Tuscany | Free | one-time |
| Advertise free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rich meal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tuscan Chef PRO | $8.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Tuscan Chef?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Authentic Italian recipes
- 👍 Easy to follow instructions
- 👍 Helpful cooking videos
- 👍 Good value for pro version
- 👍 Great for learning
- 👍 Well-structured app
- 👍 Authentic Tuscan cuisine
- 👍 Detailed instructions and measurements
- 👍 Provides context and perspective
- 👍 Nice design and photos
- 👍 Easy to navigate

**Cons**

- 👎 Limited number of recipes (free version)
- 👎 Expensive for limited content
- 👎 Annoying ads in free version
- 👎 Inconsistent unit conversions (US/Metric)
- 👎 Some recipes use incorrect flour
- 👎 Difficulty accessing recipes without upgrade
- 👎 Poor website usability
- 👎 App crashes and hangs
- 👎 Videos don't play
- 👎 Audio issues in videos
- 👎 Amateurish and poorly written recipes
- 👎 High cost for limited recipes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Audio not working in videos
- Videos not playing
- App crashes on restore purchase and share
- App hangs when giving feedback
- Cannot pull up recipes
- Latest version has no recipes and crashes
- Upgrade notification blocks recipe access
- Slow loading of recipes
- Print function issues (Metric vs US units)

**Most requested features**

- Fix audio in videos
- Allow printing to AirPrint printer
- Add more recipes
- Improve website usability
- Fix unit conversion issues
- Ensure cross-device purchase compatibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 75)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tuscan-chef-italian-food/id529967783/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works great now

*2024-06-19*

If you want audio to work in the videos then make sure your mute switch isn’t on. I made that mistake and the developers did respond appropriately. Thank you!

**Developer response:** You are welcome 🥂

### 3/5 — Audio in videos doesn’t work

*2024-06-17*

Not sure if it’s just me but whenever I watch the videos. There is no audio with them.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the report but there are no apparent problems on the audio of the videos. Make sure you don't have the mute button on or try turning up the volume during playback. I hope you can fix the problem and edit the submitted review. If you still have problems please contact us from the appropriate section within the app. Best regards

### 1/5 — Good recipes but…

*2022-08-13*

I downloaded the free one first on my phone and finding out that I like it, I paid for the pro thinking that the paid one would also be in my iPad which I use more for following the recipes.
However, the only one I got was the free one with all the ads.
Do I have to pay again to have it on my IPad?  How annoying is this?  Money does not grow in trees!  Therefore, I give 1 star only.

**Developer response:** You have not to pay twice if you have the same Apple Account on your iPad. You can simply go to the preferences of Tuscan Chef app into "In app purchase" section and click on "Restore". It is really sad to leave one star without having tried to understand the problem or ask for assistance first.

### 5/5 — Brilliant app

*2022-03-01*

Great recipes and easy to follow.  Authentic ltalian cuisine.

### 5/5 — Great recipes!!

*2021-10-06*

Have tried many of the recipes. Easy to follow and are right from Tuscany. It is a great recipe book with videos. I bought the ad free version and it costs less than a cookbook. Awesome!

### 1/5 — Nope

*2021-06-03, version 3.1.3*

After seeing their base recipe for pasta used white flour, I can’t give this app many stars. Italians use semolina or chickpea flour. White flour is for egg noodles. It’s also the popular recipe in the US for pasta. If they can’t tell me how to make real Italian pasta how can they tell me how to make anything the way real Italians do? Pass on this app.

**Developer response:** Are you joking? Are you scam? 😂

### 5/5 — Perfect recipes

*2021-01-16*

The recipes are wonderful! Whole hearty meals with step by step instructions with exact measurements. This makes it perfect for the amateur trying to learn cooking good food

### 2/5 — Review

*2019-12-01*

This site has possibilities, but there are too few recipes for the cost.  I am 100% Tuscan Italian and a lot of the traditional recipes are missing.  It could be a good site but not for the price in its current limited recipes.  

I agree with this and am also 100% Tuscan Italian.  Very, very limited recipes.  Hard website to use.

**Developer response:** Un bel coraggio dare due stelle... si vede che se italiano... 😂

### 1/5 — Access recipes? WHAT recipes!

*2019-08-20*

All I can see (without spending for the upgrade) are the recipe cards. The moment I click a card to view ANY recipe, I get an “Upgrade to Pro” notification. Every.  Single. Time. 

I don’t think I want to chance my $8.99 on just pictures.

**Developer response:** Dear TermieMT,
please look for recipes without lock 🔒 symbol. All locked recipes are reserved to PRO users. Best regards.

### 3/5 — Free version financed ...

*2019-07-03*

... using advertisements. Removing adds costs whooping 9.99$!

## Frequently asked questions about Tuscan Chef

### What does the Tuscan Chef app do?

The Tuscan Chef app provides a collection of traditional Italian recipes, each accompanied by instructional videos. It guides users through preparing a variety of dishes, from appetizers to desserts, helping them improve their culinary skills.

### What are the key features of Tuscan Chef?

Key features include step-by-step cooking videos, recipes categorized by dish type (starters, pasta, meat, etc.), the ability to save favorite recipes, print recipes, adjust units of measurement and text size, and intuitive search functionality.

### Is Tuscan Chef free to download?

Yes, Tuscan Chef is free to download and includes over 100 recipes with accompanying instructional videos. Additional content or features may be available through in-app purchases.

### What kind of Italian dishes can I learn to make?

You can learn to prepare famous Italian dishes like bruschetta, Tuscan soup ribollita, homemade pastas such as tagliatelle, ravioli, and gnocchi, as well as various meat dishes, vegetable sides, sauces, and desserts.

### What devices is Tuscan Chef compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and iPad, allowing users to easily prepare recipes in their home kitchen.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.11 — 2026-08-10

Content Update

### 4.0.10 — 2026-07-23

Added compatibility with the latest versions of iOS.
Improved the video component; it can now be used in full-screen mode.
Added automatic dark mode.

### 3.1.3 — 2019-06-10

Minor bug fixes.
Performance improvements

### 3.1.2 — 2018-07-26

◆ 3.1.2 release:
√ Bug fixed on sharing function in recipe detail page on iPad
√ Bug fixed on search function in category section on iPhone
√ Bug fixed on video recipe on iPhone introduced in 3.1.1 version


◆ 3.1.1 release:
√ New optimised layout of recipes for iPad
√ Improvements
√ Bug fixes

◆ 3.0.9 release:
√ Recipe printing function now available and new graphic
√ Improvements

◆ 3.0.8 release:
√ GDPR compliance
√ Improvements

◆ 3.0.7 release:
√ New recipes and videos.
√ Bug fixes
√ Improvements

◆ 3.0.4 release:
√ New video player. Now you can continue to read the recipes and browse the app while the video of a recipe is playing.
√ Bug fixes
√ Improvements

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If you are a fan of Tuscan Chef and are pleased with our commitment to continual quality improvement and feature delivery, or have been pleased by the level of support you've received please consider leaving a review on the Apple App Store. Reminder - Reviews are reset with each update, so if you left a review in the past, please consider reposting a review for the update.

The Tuscan Chef team is proud of our product and the support we provide our customers. If you have ANY issue at all with the app or a question that you have not found an answer to elsewhere, please contact us directly at info@tuscan-chef.com

### 3.1.1 — 2018-07-25

◆ 3.1.1 release:
√ New optimised layout of recipes for iPad
√ Improvements
√ Bug fixes

◆ 3.0.9 release:
√ Recipe printing function now available and new graphic
√ Improvements

◆ 3.0.8 release:
√ GDPR compliance
√ Improvements

◆ 3.0.7 release:
√ New recipes and videos.
√ Bug fixes
√ Improvements

◆ 3.0.4 release:
√ New video player. Now you can continue to read the recipes and browse the app while the video of a recipe is playing.
√ Bug fixes
√ Improvements

- - - - - -
If you are a fan of Tuscan Chef and are pleased with our commitment to continual quality improvement and feature delivery, or have been pleased by the level of support you've received please consider leaving a review on the Apple App Store. Reminder - Reviews are reset with each update, so if you left a review in the past, please consider reposting a review for the update.

The Tuscan Chef team is proud of our product and the support we provide our customers. If you have ANY issue at all with the app or a question that you have not found an answer to elsewhere, please contact us directly at info@tuscan-chef.com

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