Robert Gaglio

Robert Gaglio - Owner, Chef

The son of Sicilian parents, Robert has always had a love for his cultural upbringing, the love of family and friends, and enjoys sharing that love with food. His goal is to follow his passion for Italian food, culture, and heritage.

Everything he does with Italian Culinary Tours is meant to give people a deep cultural experience; to get a sense of what it’s like to live like an Italian in all its richness. Italian Culinary Tours is a top-rated, specialized travel agency providing premium private group tours in various regions throughout Italy. Local, Italian guides assist our guests to experience the culture, history, and culinary arts of Italy.

Robert accompanies all of his guests on each of our tours, providing cooking classes and travel guidance.

Robert currently has a new book out and is available for interviews.

By Robert Gaglio. Forward by John F. Mariani.

Freedom to Wander is the heartwarming story of finding purpose beyond the dollars and cents of the American dream.

Former banker, Robert Gaglio lost more than just his livelihood to the market crash of 2008. When personal and financial losses left him feeling defeated, he embarked on a journey to find meaning in his life. In 2012, he decided to trace his family roots back to Italy, where 100 years earlier, his grandfather had left his home and country in search of that American dream.

As luck would have it, Robert found more than his long-lost cousins and a beautiful country--he fell in love with life again and re-energized his passion for work. Freedom to Wander is an inspirational story of family, travel, and taking chances.