Paul was AWESOME! Super fun and informative individual, the history of his family and career was wonderful. He is a mastermind and just great all around. We will be letting our friends and family know that this. Is. The. PLACE for one of the most entertaining date nights in town. Grazzi Assai Paul, Budd and Mamma!

L'Academie Baking and Cooking School
L'Academie Baking and Cooking School at a glance
Google reviewers rate the school 4.9 out of 5 based on 137 reviews, highlighting hands-on classes like pasta, baking, and date nights. Customers frequently praise the welcoming atmosphere, clear instruction, and the family-oriented environment, noting that participants learn replicable recipes. However, low-star feedback indicates issues with class accuracy, specifically regarding ingredient substitutions, and a lack of communication when cancellations occur.
- Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 137 reviews (99% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 137 Google reviews (127 with written comments, 27 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 8% of reviews.
- Most recent review: September 20, 2026.
- Service: Cooking Class serving Mesa, Arizona.
Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.
Score profile vs other cooking classes
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Star ratings
137 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars13599%
- 4 stars00%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star21%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 127 written reviews
- Praise12499%
- Complaints11%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude5242%
- Would recommend3427%
- Quality & results1814%
- Communication86%
- Price & value65%
- Honesty & trust43%
- Speed & response32%
What customers talk about
We read 127 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“A beautiful time, lots of fun and laughter with helpful tips and tricks all throughout.”
“The food is amazing highly recommend the Gnocchi class.”
“He is patient, fun and does a great job answering everyone’s questions.”
“Chef Paul was a wonderful teacher and was patient and walked us through every step of the cooking process but also gave us a chance to experiment and…”
“The owner, Paul, has spent a great deal of his career in education.”
“So excited to do more with them here and honestly stop in for a date night class with my hubby.”
“(It could use an electrical upgrade, as a circuit breaker tripped when multiple stations were cooking, but was quickly reset.”
People customers mention
- Dan 40 reviews
- Paul 35 reviews
- Martinez 6 reviews
- Chef 4 reviews
- Therese 4 reviews
- Gilbert 4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Recent reviews
Paul was AWESOME! Super fun and informative individual, the history of his family and career was wonderful. He is a mastermind and just great all around. We will be letting our friends and family know that this. Is. The. PLACE for one of the most entertaining date nights in town. Grazzi Assai Paul, Budd and Mamma!
A beautiful time, lots of fun and laughter with helpful tips and tricks all throughout. I cannot wait to come back for another class!!!
We had the best time! Chef Paul and Budd were so great and it was such a fun night out with friends. Highly recommend this to anyone. Take a class with friends, family, the kids, or for a date night!! Thank you, Paul and Budd, for entertaining our crazy crew!!!
We had a private event with 12, cooking homemade pasta and had a blast. Chef Paul and Budd were awesome and love how they incorporated their family history into the venue and recipes. Highly recommend and will be back!
The food is amazing highly recommend the Gnocchi class. Love that it's family-owned between three siblings.
Bought the Tuscany cooking class for my husband’s birthday and we both had such a nice time! Love that the chef cooks clean and healthy. Lots of good tips and super fun. Brought our own wine and enjoyed the time!
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Customer reviews
4.9 ★★★★★ 137 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
A beautiful time, lots of fun and laughter with helpful tips and tricks all throughout. I cannot wait to come back for another class!!!
We had the best time! Chef Paul and Budd were so great and it was such a fun night out with friends. Highly recommend this to anyone. Take a class with friends, family, the kids, or for a date night!! Thank you, Paul and Budd, for entertaining our crazy crew!!!
We had a private event with 12, cooking homemade pasta and had a blast. Chef Paul and Budd were awesome and love how they incorporated their family history into the venue and recipes. Highly recommend and will be back!
The food is amazing highly recommend the Gnocchi class. Love that it's family-owned between three siblings.
Bought the Tuscany cooking class for my husband’s birthday and we both had such a nice time! Love that the chef cooks clean and healthy. Lots of good tips and super fun. Brought our own wine and enjoyed the time!
Me and my cousin took a dinner cooking class here and it was absolutely amazing! The team is so kind and friendly, they help you every step along the way. You get to know everyone there and become friends. The food was delicious 10/10, I will definitely be back! Thank you Chef Paul:)
Never done a cooking class til now. So much fun. Great food. Paul is very entertaining. Amazing to see how easy it is to make wonderful dishes. And when you're done- go to the wine bar next door! Very highly recommended.
Chef Paul is awesome!! Such an amazing experience! Highly recommend for team building events and other get togethers with friends, families and partners.
Chef Paul gave my partner and I amazing insight into the art and science of great cooking. Our garlic scampi was delicious especially with fresh made pasta. As some have mentioned the evening is a family affair with his delightful brother and sister being there during the event. The presentation was great fun made even more so by Paul’s background as an educator evident as he skillfully guided our class through the evening. Highly recommend attending as a date night or for a fun night with a group of friends. Will be going back for more classes this especially for his cinnamon roll class!
Business details
- Address: 3244 E Guadalupe Rd #107, Gilbert, AZ 85234
- Phone: (847) 975-0707
- Website: lacademieschool.com
- Service area: Mesa, AZ