Robert Downey Jr. Praises Stanley Tucci As A 'Gem Of A Fella' After Their Feast At 'Casa Tucci'

Jul 21, 2023

In an unexpected epic culinary collaboration, Hollywood stars Robert Downey Jr. and Stanley Tucci joined forces for a mouthwatering Italian feast at the coveted "Casa Tucci" where the "Iron Man" star could not stop raving about his friend's delicious cooking and warm hospitality.

On July 15, 2023, Downey uploaded an Instagram video featuring Tucci in his own kitchen as he laid out a culinary spread that would make even the fanciest Michelin-starred restaurants jealous. Tucci, who is also the host of CNN's travel and food show, "Searching for Italy," showcased his culinary prowess as he prepared a tantalizing menu for 12 guests. The feast featured "cod livornese,” which is a Tuscan seafood dish crafted with white fish, tomatoes, capers, olives, and his secret touch of onions, garlic and basil.

Fans were delighted as Downey documented the special gathering. The Instagram post garnered over one million views, proving the outpouring of excitement and admiration from the public, who proclaimed that the collaboration was a dream come true.

Tucci also shared his own video, giving viewers an inside look at the cooking process. Balancing an impressive number of guests, the host prepared the intricate dish with ease, using four pans to accommodate the feast for 12. 

The Hollywood A-listers also shared behind-the-scenes moments from the dinner, where Downey also expressed his gratitude to Tucci and his wife, Felicity Blunt, not only for the great food but also for welcoming them into their home. Blunt, a literary agent whom Tucci married in 2012, is the sister of Hollywood superstar Emily Blunt. She recently worked with Downey in the film “Oppenheimer.” 

“Dinner @ Casa Tucci,” Downey wrote in the caption of the video. “Truly a gem of a fella, & Felicity made me feel like family,” he added and encouraged his followers to check out Tucci’s “Searching for Italy.”

“Not sure who is luckier. Stanley getting to hang with Robert, or Robert getting to hang with Stanley,” a commenter said.

"The duo we didn’t know that we needed," another fan posted under Downey's video.

“I think everyone wants to have dinner at Stanley Tucci's home,” a follower wrote on Tucci’s Instagram post, as others clamored for his cooking show.

For Tucci, food and cooking Italian cuisine holds a special place in his heart, given his roots and experiences. The actor embarked on this culinary journey after battling oral cancer in 2018, during which he feared losing his sense of taste. Food became an essential part of his life, driving him to explore and celebrate the rich regional cooking of Italy.

"I had to chew it for 10 minutes to get it down my throat," Tucci said, per Today. "(Other times) I just had to get rid of the food. I mean, if you can’t eat and enjoy food, how are you going to enjoy anything else?”

The collaboration between Downey and Tucci added another remarkable chapter to the latter’s culinary adventures. As Tucci passionately expressed his love for food and his joy in sharing it with others, fans couldn't help but appreciate the genuine connection between the two icons.

Their delightful dinner at "Casa Tucci" showcased the magic that can happen when talent, friendship, and a love for food come together. And as fans continue to revel in this extraordinary meeting of culinary minds, it's safe to say that the most coveted reservation in town remains at Casa Tucci’s welcoming table.

It was indeed delightful to watch Robert Downey Jr. enjoy his dinner prepared by Stanley Tucci, don’t you think? What do you think of this duo? Should they move on to doing a movie collaboration? Do you know fans of these two actors? Then pass this story along to them!