Vincenzo, remember the first rule of fast italian driving? "What is behind you, is not important..."

Thank you Vincenzo for being an advocate for trational Italian cuisine! I was born and grew up in Canada to 2 Italian parents who were originally from Molise. My mother cooked everything in the most traditional way. My Father grew tomatoes and green beans in our garden along with garlic, onions, lettuce, carrots, basil and parsley. Rarely used anything that came in a can or a box. The cantina always had jars of tomato sauce (from our garden tomatoes), home grown garlic, prosciutto and sausage hanging from the ceiling. This is my long winded way of telling you that if one has not grown up and experienced the Italian way of life and the gathering at the table of family around a deliciously prepared traditional Italian meal they will never really appreciate the message you convey. Keep doing what you are doing you are definitely on the right track.

I was a moderator of a subreddit with over 220k followers about 2 years ago. I completely deleted the subreddit, my account, and haven’t looked back in two years. Reddit commenters are the most rude, self-righteous, and unmerciful people on the World Wide Web. I love you Vincenzo! Your reaction videos are comedy and show me how bad some people are in a funny way. Your videos with Johnny KILL me 😂 Especially the “most viewed Neapolitan pizza video on the internet review with Johnny” I can watch it over and over. 😂 You two are amazing. Keep up the good work!

Short comment from Poland: don't change your channel. Be yourself, that's why I live your recipes 💪

An integral rule on the internet Vincenzo, no one is safe from slander, NO ONE 😢

I'm Italian-American and my mother was born in the Tuscany region. I grew up eating real, traditional and rustic Italian food and I appreciate your channel for promoting and teaching authenticity. Most Americans don't understand real Italian cooking. They think Olive Garden is good. Keep doing what you are doing and ignore the trolls. It boggles my mind why people will post such hate over something they don't have to see or hear. Skip it if you don't like it... no-one is forcing it on you.

All I want to say is thank you Vincenzo for practically saving my life of take away and fast food.

Ignore all these idiots. They’re clearly very jealous of you and your channel. I love your personality and your channel. God bless you and your family ❤❤❤

I have learned lots from Vincenzo’s Plate. 8 months ago, I was barely surviving on instant noodles and unhealthy takeout food. Thanks to Vincenzo’s clear and easy-to-follow recipes, I now have a steady rotation to feed myself and have fun cooking. Although some ingredients may be pricey, I have no regrets learning from this channel. Simplicity at its best! 👍🏻

I LOVE your personality! You have so much character that comes across as natural, not forced. It’s a great thing to have when you do this for a living AND when you’re teaching and sharing your knowledge with viewers. I know you know what you’re doing and I feel like people sometimes don’t take the time to understand what is being said. I think if they did, they wouldn’t get so upset and post negative things. I’m glad you’re clarifying because I think and hope it will help them understand. I appreciate the time and effort you put into making your videos! They are educational and very entertaining! Keep up your excellent work and stay positive!

Ignore the negative comments, my friend. You are truthful, authentic and represent the Italian food culture...simply..in it's perfection.

I wonder how many of the people being against your traditional way are usually angry about "cultural appropriation"... You are showing how the food in Italy is most of the time done (of course every Nonna makes it a bit different), but if you know real Italian food in Italy, you know how it should taste. And I appreciate especially that! The best way is usually the traditional way in every culture's cuisine! You are passionate about "your" food - that is great and should be what people should be like!

Do not listen to the haters. You are the most authentic italian cook on youtube. I visited Italy multiple times, have several italian friends and you are confirming my past experience with italian cuisine in every video. Keep up the great content!

Cannot please everyone, keep up the good work.

When I watch Vincenzo’s plate I always watch the cooking videos instead of the reaction videos because the reaction vids are a bit too over the top for me but the cooking videos are a masterpiece and feels genuine to me

What I love about your channel is that you’re such a good teacher. I can absolutely follow your recipes and techniques and get a delicious result. I went to Italy recently, and the food was as you describe. Keep the faith, Vincenzo!

You can teach people how to cook properly, but remember YOU CAN NOT CURE STUPIDITY. Thanks for all you do 🎉

Vincenzo don't get too fed up with the negative comments. You taught me a lot of great traditional and simple recipes. You are funny, authentic and right about many things.

#1 food rule, more gatekeeping = more flavor

The snowflakes that try to put you down, ironically continue watching you 😅 You are very authentic! Love you

Reading Reddit for opinions is like looking through the trash to find the napkin that had a bit of sauce you liked last week.

Vincenzo I just want to say how greatful I am to have discovered your channel years ago. I always loved pasta but from you I learned how to take it to another level. Also youre hilarious and entertaining in your reaction videos. The way you make cream sauces WITHOUT the cream is magnificent, especially in your second lemon pasta video.

I am not saying you are old, but you remind me of my grandpa who was from the same area of Italy and was passionate about food, so watching your videos is a comfort to me (and I still learn!)

Vincenzo, I find you very authentic and your passion comes through loud and clear! I enjoy watching all your videos!

Thank you Vincenzo for your great channel. I have learned more from you than from all the cookbooks I have and all the fancy cooking tv shows I have watched. Ignore the mean comments please. Keep up the great work 🥂

Thank you for sharing your Italian culture with me and explaining why and how things are done. Your videos have helped me to improve my dishes. The combining of the sauce and noodles in the pan right before serving, for example, has been a great technique. Keep up the good work. These trolls are just that.

Vincenzo thank you for teaching me and teaching us the RIGHT way to do the Italian food. I've learned so much watching your channel.

I commented on your first video that you shouldn't let people's opinions bother you. Whether it's in writing on Reddit or whether they are just thinking it to themselves, people will always make judgements and have opinions and you can't control much about that or please everybody. If you're actually going to be reading comments about you, you should approach them with an open mind, not to try to justify or defend yourself. You even made a part 2, I hope you're actually letting these comments bother you! Just be you, still to your values, and do what makes you happy :)

I love you Vincenzo! Keep up the wonderful videos and wonderful food! Thank you for sharing your recipes the right way.

Hi Vincenzo, Love following along with your authentic recipes Vincenzo , made some pretty tasty food for me and my family! Ignore those people , keep up the great work!

people calling your recipees bland are people that feel like every dish needs 1000 different ingredients keep doing what you're doing, you're the best

We love you and I am very thankful for you and your information!! Keep on keeping on!!!

You make us happy with your videos and it does help us.

I absolutely love your content most times, especially your recipe videos! You have definitely taught me quite a bit, and that's so appreciated - especially as an American with Italian heritage. I think where people get turned off is sometimes how strongly you react to certain things. You have to understand that, often, Italian-Americans (especially today's generation) are just doing what they were taught by their predecessors who were, themselves, sometimes a generation or more removed from Italy. Culture shifts over time based on many things, including necessity. But people in the USA are very, VERY proud of what they feel is Italian culture. And I think, to that one commenter's point, there's often room for both. And that's what I love about your videos that aim to truly teach these points gently - you can show that while their way may not be the traditional way, that doesn't mean it's BAD - just that it's inauthentic to how things have been or are currently done in Italy. For example, I grew up going to my nonna's house every Sunday and having meatballs and pasta with a red sauce. This was a recipe she got from her Sicilian mother and adjusted to her liking. It would not at all be considered an authentic sugo, but it's delicious. The reason I love your channel is because, although I learned to make things like carbonara or alfredo from American recipes (not my nonna's), I didn't know any better, so learning the actual authentic recipe has made me feel even closer to my heritage. That doesn't mean I'm not proud of the things which make me an Italian-American, as well. I think sometimes your classic Italian passion can get misconstrued, so a gentler delivery may sometimes be helpful. Recognizing that just because something isn't authentic doesn't mean it's not good has helped me, too. The American take on Carbonara, with cream and peas, is still very tasty - but I agree, it should be called something different (and it certainly doesn't hold a candle to ACTUAL Carbonara). But people shouldn't be punished or flamed simply for not knowing. That's why I like your educational stuff more, but I get a kick out of your reaction videos, too - it's just that sometimes people can feel like it's gatekeeping. If a dish is tasty, and prepared WELL, then to each their own. So a gentle reminder that it shouldn't be called "authentic", or a gentle education on what the authentic recipe actually is should be all people need - and you do that most of the times. Keep it up, ignore Reddit, but keep in mind that most of the time people aren't purposefully trying to deface or degrade Italian culture or recipes - they simply don't know better, and that's why it's awesome that you educate them! Love your stuff! Keep it up e grazie mille!!

I’m learning so much from you! You’re my favorite teacher. You explain things that even a beginner can understand. Do you have a published book yet? I’m growing Italian Roma tomatoes this year along with pots of fresh herbs. I’ve never been so excited about cooking before!! Keep up the good work, don’t change a thing!! Sending Love from the Middle of America ❤

I have learned so much from Vincenzo and have FINALLY been brave enough to try recipes! Love him!!!!

Vincenzo, I love your channel and you make me laugh! I think you’re so funny 😂 ❤ I love how passionate you are with every dish you make 😊

Vincenzo you got a great channel keep up the humor don’t let these people get you down

Love, just Love ❤️ for Italian food and Vincenzo, for offering it all to us!😊 I feel lucky and grateful for this education from Italy !!! Authentic and true!!!

Recent follower. You’ve opened my eyes about cuisine. I’ve started paying attention to the quality of ingredients and trying new things. Thank you. Oh, and I think some people mistake Italian pride for ego. Keep it up and thank you 🙏🏻 I’m off to make focaccia 😊

I love your recipes! I've done most of them and my family never complains! As matter of fact, they love it! I watch you and pasta grammar and it's changed my cooking life!

I would like to tell you, Vincenzo, that I started to watch your videos during hard lockdown outside Europe (I'm Italian and I cook for myself, seldom for friends). Your video helped me a lot to overpass that bad period and gave me motivation to cook something new or something that I was just missing from our country! I like how you explain cooking and I keep watching your videos! A big hug and courage! I like yours cooking and your channel! 🤗

I would just like to thank you very much. My cooking has become better after learning from your videos. ❤❤

Vincenzo, for me you are like the ambassador of Italian cuisine. These videos are not just informative but also entertaining, keep doing it!

You have the patience of a saint, Vincenzo! But I hope those people appreciate you taking the time to address their criticism.

Please make a part 3, and 4, and 5, etc lol I love this series!!

Before I started watching your videos I was intimidated by Italian cooking. Now thanks to your videos, my carbonara is on point. Your pasta alla carretierra and cacio e pepe are new additions to my repertoire; and OMG your rigatoni alla zozzona is an absolute showstopper! A real favourite with me and my girlfriend. Never let the negative comments get you down Vincenzo, you've already been such an inspiration and I look forward to more! PS. I discovered you through Uncle Roger so your react vids are what led me to your recipes.❤

Have tried a few of your recipes, nothing short of delicious. Keep sharing them, stay strong, haters gonna hate.

I love your receipes and videos your are amazing , don’t change . Keep it up ❤

Your channel has taught me a lot about traditional Italian cuisine and I love cooking the dishes. I also appreciate that the dishes are cooked with normal natural ingredients and not with some fancy products like special olive oils or spice mixtures, which the KZfaqr then also wants to sell. Please keep up the good work!

i love making your basic authentic dishes like bologneeese, garlic/tomato/basilic pasta, and lasagna. Thanks Vincenzo!

I have learned so much from you and you're chanel. A true cook knows the basics and how to build upon it to make it their own. My husband is of Italian American descent and I appreciate the authenticity of your recipes. PS I enjoy your sense of humor it is part of what makes your chanel fun to watch.

Love your channel for they way it is. Keep it up :)

Don't let them bring you down Vincenzo. There's nothing wrong with what you cook. All your recipes look beautiful! Some people just like to get attention from others by using these rude comments.

I don't understand how anyone can dislike this channel. The recipes taught me more than any channel and the interviews with different Italians and visits to Italy are a thrill. The only thing I ever criticized was his singing.

Dear Chef Vincenzo's You keep doing what you are doing teaching guys & gals like me the right way to cook Italian food thank you

Way to take some of those comments with class Vincenzo. I personally love your channel and recipes. Your reaction videos are my favourite. Keep up the good work bello, bravo!

I like your show. You have a good sense of humor. The dishes cooked look fantastic and the reviews / critiques of others are spot on. Ever tour in the US?

Never change Vincenzo, we love your channel and your recipes! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪!

As an beginer & and lover of italian cuisine im happy i found out about you ! I used to do everything wrong ( watching videos from yt ) since i listen to you everything i do its way more better !!

Keep going. You do such a great job. Thanks you I improved my cooking skills a lot

I’ve seen comments below about reaction videos - I for one appreciate them as I can see for myself with your guidance what is being done wrong so I don’t do it and you advise how it should be done - keep it up along with your recipe videos 👏

Don’t sweat it, Vincenzo I love your work keep it up❤

Vincenzo, I have been following you for a while now and I will give my serious opinion. I enjoy your humor and passion. I have also learned a lot about cooking from your videos. I have also watched your review videos and your interactions with others ... my take away- you are a good-hearted gentleman. My two favorite chefs are you and James much for the same reaso... your character, humor. and knowledge. Keep up the great work and as the saying goes soar with the eagles and don't let the turkeys get you down.

Vicenzo thanks to you i have improve my italian coucine, Keep doing what you love!! We love you!

Sadly, very often I have to improvise with low quality ingredients (I can't afford the lovely ones); however, I've learned from you really good techniques and it really makes the difference. Dear Chef: you helped me to rise my own game on the art of preparing more decent dishes. Thank you kindly and greetings from a home cook with very modest abilities. P.S. Nah... You're a great Chef, don't listen to anyone who is on berserker mode and keep up the good work!!!

I love your recipes and your tradition and personality. Keep us entertained my friend

I love your videos, reminds me of when I was little when my mom cooked and most of all it brings me back to dishes that I forgot about. And I absolutely love The Food Father. 😎👍🏻👍🏻❤️

Your personality is authentic and fun, your recipes are clear and easy to follow. Sure, they're probably not Michelin 3-star dishes. So you like food done the nonna way. Well, that makes *me* feel like "I can do that too"! Which is exactly the reason I started cooking your recipes ♥️ Some call it basic, I call it love for Italy, for family, for life and for community. And that's what you create through your channel, a community of people who love to cook Italian food. And who love to watch you cooking with your nonnas, your father, your son... You bring your precious family right to our homes. All while teaching us about cooking the traditional way. After trying your tiramisu recipes, I never bought it from the store ever again (and it used to be one of my favourite store-bought deserts). I don't care too much about the reaction videos, but on the other hand, that's how I found you so keep it up! Thank you for being a great inspiration for so many people. Over a million subscribers can't be wrong 👍👍

I appreciate Vincenzo's honesty and authenticity to the Italian culture.

Thanks for your sharing, you helped me improve my skill in italian cuisine. And your bolognese and carbonara recipes are my fav's, they just taste good so I dun care about authenticity it just tastes right :D

Vincenzo, you handled the negative comments very well so good job on that. I appreciate your channel, your cooking and your commentary. I’ve made some of your recipes and they have always turned out well. You are a valuable addition to KZfaq and please keep being you!

You have passion! And one thing I want to point out is that different cultures are raised to eat certain cuisines that might not match that of classic regional cuisines in other places. Look at Italian verses American pizzas. Very different. And some use a significantly great amount of pasta sauces. They might think the Italian versions look bland compared to what they grew up with. You’re dishes aren’t bland in my opinion. They might. Be different from American versions or other cultures, but it doesn’t mean you’re versions are incorrect or bland.

I learned alot from you in cooking and not just recepies..the ground base of everything and options. yes with my own twist. So my food taste ten times better then before.. little to good for saving to the next day.. food coma! Love your channel and i love your personality and your grandpa humor and the passion for pasta lovers like me.

I love and appreciate you, man!

Vincenzo I absolutely love watching your channel. You are hilarious and crack me up. I love how you call people out on inauthentic Italian recipes. You have the right, you ARE Italian after all. It's been quite an adventure for me being American and German to learn how true Italian cooking reflects an entirely different flavor palate ... rather than the over seasoned American way.

Your channel is a lot of fun to watch and I think your recipes look great. Best of all, you are telling people not to put those evil little green globes in my carbonara!

You keep doing exactly as you are. There is no need to change a single thing!

I learned a lot from this channel. Vincenzo went after our Filipino sweet spaghetti and I understood his criticisms. Regardless, I'll still eat it😂. Now I can make the traditional Italian spaghetti because I learned from this channel , it'll be a good alternative from our sweet version.

You're awesome Vincenzo!! People are so ignorant!!

I'm a fan! I love some of your recipe and you taught me a lot!!!

I love your videos and recipes! My two children never used to eat pasta mixed with sauce until I started cooking your recipes and now they love it, so that makes you a hero in my books 😊 I don’t find you arrogant or hypocritical at all, as you are very honest about any mistakes you make too and you react to your own recipes in the same way as you do to others!

This one seemed to have some more balanced comments than part 1. As some were just ‘this is just my taste’. Also depends on what you’re taking from the channel. For me: 1. I learnt about good and bad pasta brands (upgraded myself from Napolina to DeCecco) 2. Regularly cook Vincenzo’s Pasta Alla Salmone (amazing lemon flavour with a mild spice after kick), my favourite pasta dish of all time 3. Bought an Italian cookbook from Italy (in Italian) and have found some great regular dishes Keep up with the channel which kickstarted my Italian cooking adventure 🇮🇹

Vincenzo I really enjoy your channel. Not just for the recipes but mainly for the mindset on how to cook. I can improvise great meals just by keeping your tips in my head. Simple, good ingredients. And if its not authentic i dont call it that. Thanks to you ive learned to tell the difference between good and bad pasta, and now when my wife buys cheap pasta, i cant eat it, so thanks 😅 (but even she acknowledged its not good!)

Vincenzo, in tunisia we have a saying, hope it translates well: Talking with someone who doesn't understand you makes you age faster Point is, most of these people are extremely biased and they have zero constructive criticism. Therefore none of what they say should be deemed credible or valid. You are an amazing chef and you taught me so much. Thank you and keep going!

Vincenzo, don't listen to any of those fools. The fact that you want people to learn the traditional method IS EXACTLY what I like best about your videos. If I wanted to know some new way of making a thing that might taste great - I watch Ramsay, or Oliver, or somebody else. I watch your videos so I know - THIS is how Bolognese is made in Bolognese. THIS is how traditional Italian food is made. My dinners are 100% tastier since I've started watching your videos. Bravo, Vincenzo! We love you!

While watching this video and the complaints by these people made me join your channel. First, I'm not Italian ,but have made some of your dishes. They have been excellent. Learning from you has been a pleasure. Thank you.

Well, Vincenzo, i watch you sometimes when i work in the Kitchen, since Music sucks nowadays. And there is allways something to Learn! 👍👏🙏

I started out critical but after I continued watching I found that you have been very complimentary to other chefs including Chef Jean-Pierre! I've found you to have a great sense of humor and don't blame you for wanting to keep Italian food authentic!

Your content is very fun and entertaining, and superb in explaining the general philosophy and methods for preparing traditonal Italian pasta dishes in non overcomplicated way. The videos have taken my own Italian food cooking to a whole new level. So thank you for the many great dinners that I, my family, and friends, have enjoyed thanks to the skills learnt from you, and keep up the good work and fun reaction videos that always are made with a wink and smile 🤩👍👍

Hi bro! I am from India. Trust me the version of Italian food which is served here is so so different from what you show in videos. Never forget that you are helping a lots of people like me who want to taste authentic recipes. I don't give a damn if recipes are not 100% accurate cuz sadly in remote areas it is hard to find even 50% accuracy to authenticity of recipes.

Hi Vincenzo, I'm from Belgium, had an italian grandfather and dépend most of my holidays in Italy. Liguria, Toscana, Dolomiti, and mainly Valle d'Aosta... I know a fair bit about italian food ! You are an excellent cook, definitly! Love to watch you and make me wanna cook that Real italian food, simple in the ingredients, delicious, but tricky in the making. Those haters are just ignorent and/or unskilled. Ignore them, they are just jealous.

Vincenzo, Keep doing what your doing. You explain how dishes that originate in Italy are made and expose the difference between those recipes from those recipes on the internet that bastardize them. The fact that you sometimes attract negative comments can't be helped and should generally be ignored.

I love your personality!

Vincenzo you’re the best ❤ Those people are just toxic.

I'm American. I appreciate the truth. We have found delicious recipes and make food correctly! Thank you, Vincenzo! ❤! ❤! ❤!

Some people may not like your style but the recipes don’t lie! Everything of yours I have made is delicious 🤤 ! You and pasta grammar are my go to for Italian.

I'm so glad to be back as a subscribed member. There is so much cynicism out there. People are so critical in the wrong way. They misinterpret your reviews and somehow miss the jokes and lighthearted teasing. For example, we all know that, while you disagree with Gordon Ramsay's approach to many dishes, you still have the utmost respect for him. His reach is for audiences who want to ride a trendy wave in food preparation. Your reach, in my opinion, is for people who want to learn Italian traditions and understand them before doing unorthodox things that can sometimes dramatically alter a dish. I feel like your heart is in celebrating origins and traditions, but you're also cool if one throws in their own flare or interprations. Love your channel, Vincenzo! I made a manicotti recipe by myself a few years ago based on crepes that I made for the first time. It turned out pretty well. Actually, the recipe was from a person connected with "I ❤ Italian Food" channel. I've written too much! 😅 I'm glad to be back and engage with you on here when you have the time! :) - CRAIG

Im thankful for this channel because I no longer buy pasta sauce at the store; and I no longer use measurments. I make the sauce myself. I now understand why my nonna didnt know the exact measurements when I asked for a recipe. Cook with ❤, tastes better Reddit doesnt understand the true point of Vincenzos channel. They attack his personality, but yet they dont know him personally. It makes no sense to me?

The thing with the book and restaurant is such an idiotic perception of a cook. Sometimes people just seem to be bored and speak just not to fall asleep. I’ve been traveling quite a lot and in my experience, best chefs and cooks are to be found on back alley, with small kitchen and simple dishes, street food, private AirBnb host that will cook for you traditional dishes on the rural area… So that’s just a boxed thinking. You’re doing an amazing job Vincenzo! Molto grazie 🙏🏼