Top Italy Pasta Making Classes in 2026

This experience takes place at Casa di Alessio, a real Milan home, not a studio or a cooking school. You’re invited into a lived-in apartment where I host small groups (max 8 guests) for a relaxed, personal evening focused on sharing food, conversation, and time together. There’s no formal teaching style or performance, it's just a genuine Italian home cooking experience. You can actively cook handmade ravioli and tiramisù from scratch, or simply enjoy watching, tasting, and being part of the moment. The atmosphere is intentionally slow and social, more like being welcomed as a guest at a dinner table than attending a class. Everything happens in Cimiano, a quiet residential neighbourhood away from tourist areas, offering a more authentic side of Milan most visitors never see. It’s not about learning techniques — it’s about living an evening the Italian way: around a table, with good food, wine, and conversation.

Step into a stylish local home in Milan for a 1.5-hour authentic pasta-making experience. Be welcomed with an Italian aperitivo, learn to prepare fresh homemade pasta from scratch, and enjoy your delicious dish with a complimentary glass of wine. This immersive Milanese culinary experience is perfect for food lovers, travelers, and anyone looking to connect with Italy’s food culture in a warm and intimate setting

Follow three authentic Venetian recipes during a small-group cooking class and learn the tricks of the trade from a 'cesarina,' or home cook, in Venice. Each participant is equipped with utensils and ingredients at a personal workstation during the 3-hour lesson. You’ll prepare 'cicchetti,' or small plates, then taste each delicious dish, accompanied by a selection of local wine.

Apulia is known for its top-notch cuisine, even among Italians. But culinary secrets are closely guarded, and it can be hard to find authentic pasta once your vacation ends. Master time-tested recipes you can recreate back home during this private pasta-making workshop. Roll out the dough, and create typical “orecchiette” shapes paired with tomato sauce. Then, sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared creations—along with plenty of local wine.

Discover the authentic taste of Lucca with a hands-on Lasagna masterclass. Led by a skilled local home cook, you'll learn to make fresh pasta, a rich ragù, and a creamy béchamel sauce from scratch. As you assemble the lasagna, you'll gain insight into the perfect balance of flavors that define this iconic dish. While your lasagna bakes, enjoy an aperitivo, learn about Lucca's culinary traditions, and experience genuine Italian hospitality. Afterward, savor your homemade lasagna paired with a glass of regional wine for a truly immersive experience. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this unique class offers an authentic perspective that no restaurant can provide. Join us to cook, taste, and experience Bologna like a local!

Discover how to prepare two famous Italian delicacies–and learn far more than you would by visiting a restaurant–on this small-group cooking class in Milan. Get hands-on with fresh ingredients, prepare pasta dough from scratch, and follow your guide’s treasured family recipe to create tiramisu. Afterward, sit down to enjoy the creations with a glass or two of wine–all included.

Learn to make Sorrento-style gnocchi in a hands-on cooking class in Naples. Enjoy a wine tasting with three types of Campania wines and make your own tiramisù! The experience starts meeting our Neapolitan chef and preparing your own Dessert: you will learn how to make a good cream and all the secrets to make a perfect Tiramisù. Next, you will make your gnocchi from scratches with all the ingredients, and the chef will also show you how to make a good Sorrentina sauce, cutting the Mozzarella and the tomatoes. Then, you will enjoy a good Bruschetta and the meal you prepared, with a tasting of three wines from the Campania region. The experience ends wit a good Espresso coffee.

Honfleur and Deauville are among Normandy's most appealing coastal towns, but cruise passengers have limited time to reach them from Le Havre. This shore excursion is planned around cruise schedules, so you can see both and still be back for sailing. Explore Honfleur's old harbor and wooden Church of Saint Catherine on a walking tour. Then continue to Deauville, known for its sandy beaches and racecourse.

You will discover how simple it is to prepare fresh pasta and sauces and an excellent dessert, so you can amaze your friends at home. I will help you and teach you the techniques. We will spend hours in perfect harmony. You will discover how beautiful it is to share the pleasure of being together in authentic Sicilian cuisine with original smells and flavours.

Delve into Calabrian culinary traditions with an engaging cooking class in the picturesque village of Maierato. Guided by a local cook who embodies the spirit of Southern Italy, this experience begins with a delightful antipasto featuring Calabrian salami, local cheese served with a selection of honey or Red Tropea onion. Together, participants will make the regional specialty, Fileja Calabresi, with tomato sauce, fragrant basil, and a splash of red wine. This hands-on class not only teaches cooking techniques but also shares stories of life in this charming Italian village. All food and ingredients are fresh, local and home made.

Roll up your sleeves and learn how to make the perfect pasta and tiramisu in a cooking class. Learn some tricks and tips on how to prepare two classic types of pasta and once you finish, you eat what you have cooked with your own hands with lots of wine to accompany. Let's start by giving a little presentation to the whole group. Follow the instructions and start preparing your fresh pasta in the traditional way all by hand, then learn the real tiramisu as it used to be, we do all this while drinking wine and having a lot of laughs. Sit down to enjoy what you have prepared and enjoy our Chef cooking it in front of you.

This is more than just a culinary class—it's a journey through Sicily’s flavors, culture, and stunning landscapes. With Chef Francesco and the stunning Seafront Villa, you’re guaranteed a unique and unforgettable experience. Book now and immerse yourself in an authentic Sicilian experience that blends food, history, and nature like never before!

Experience Sicily's rich flavors and traditional cuisine during this small-group cooking class at a local home in Taormina. Roll up your sleeves to prepare a variety of traditional Sicilian dishes from various regions in a cozy home under the guidance of your instructor. Cap off your experience by sampling the specialties you’ve prepared over lunch or dinner alongside local wines.

During the cooking classes, we will be happy to share the secrets of Sicilian cuisine, and tell the origin and anecdotes linked to each individual dish. Participating in an expert-led extra virgin olive oil tasting is like embarking on a journey through the flavors and aromas of Sicily of the past like you have never experienced before. Find out how home-grown olive oil is produced, how to pair it with food and how to buy a quality product at home. Our recipes and preparation methods respect the culinary tradition of the area, using zero kilometer raw materials, the result of the work of our producers. At the end, it will be possible to taste the dishes created and sip the wine best suited to the dish.

My house, with a panoramic terrace overlooking the sea, is located a few steps from the historic center. During my courses, in which you will actively participate, we will make typical recipes of the local tradition (macaroni al ferretto, strongatura, swordfish, stockfish, preserves in oil, dried tomatoes, cured meats and local cheeses), we will use typical local tools, and there will be no shortage of the most representative recipes of the Italian territory (pizza, carbonara, norma, arancini, cannoli......). Possibility of vegetarian menu. Food intolerances and allergies must be communicated when booking. Possible visit to the local market to be agreed before.

Welcome to a truly authentic Sicilian experience in a local home in the heart of Palermo. This is not just a cooking class, but a full immersion into Palermo’s food culture and traditions. We will meet at the meeting point and walk together to my home. I will welcome you with Italian coffee and biscuits before we begin hands-on cooking experience. Together we will prepare fresh handmade pasta and a traditional Sicilian sauce. While the dough rests, we will explore Capo Market. Here you will experience local life, discover fresh ingredients, and enjoy a tasting of typical Sicilian street food. After the market visit, we return home to continue cooking together. We will complete meal and prepare a traditional Sicilian dessert. Then we will sit together and enjoy the meal with local Sicilian wine in a relaxed, friendly, and family-like atmosphere. Please note: I live with two friendly dogs, so guests should be comfortable around animals and enjoy a warm, informal home environment

Learn how to cook two pasta dishes and tasty tiramisu from scratch from a Palermo local who’s more than happy to welcome you into their home for lunch or dinner. Your teacher will share their top tips and tricks while you learn how to make these iconic dishes. And when you eat the fruits of your labor, you’ll enjoy the meal alongside some local wines.

We are on the green hills of the Sorrento Peninsula with a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples. We were born from our strong will to undertake a path of rediscovery of the Sorrento culinary tradition, and to make our deep-rooted sense of welcome and hospitality available to our guests. For this reason, in 2018 we recovered and restored an old farmhouse with garden and transformed it into a place that offers our guests moments of absolute relaxation and good taste. For us, cooking is passion and creativity. our menus are born from the love for the territory and its products. Naturalness and seasonality in which taste and beauty meet to delight our guests.

ONLY EXTRAORDINARY LOCATIONS. Unique atmosphere in an ancient apartment of the '900 in the historic center of Chiavari and an exceptional guide as the foodteller Fabio Bongiorni. An ancient Genoese-style building, in the historic center of Chiavari, houses a noble apartment with a large living room and a kitchen equipped to carry out cooking classes and gastronomic experiences in an atmosphere of yesteryear. The experiences are all active, that is, you will be involved in the preparation of the dishes.

The Rome area has lots of cooking class options, but many of them involve cooking meat-heavy dishes and only accommodate vegetarians as an afterthought, if at all. This small-group cooking experience is different, and focuses entirely on vegetarian dishes so that you can learn how to cook tasty cuisine that’s entirely free of meat.

Preparation and tasting of two typical Sicilian Sunday dishes, paired with two wines from one of the most important wineries in Sicily and the Palermo area.

The pre-dinner “aperitivo” is one of the most important—and enjoyable—social customs in Italy. Learn how to host your own Italian-style “happy hour” with this hands-on lesson in a local kitchen. Prepare five different nibbles with gourmet ingredients and sample your handiwork paired with bubbly or still wine from the surrounding region of Piedmont to kick off your evening like a true “Torinese”.

Discover the art of homemade ravioli in a hands-on cooking class in Lake Como, one of Italy’s most breathtaking destinations. This immersive experience takes you inside a local kitchen, where a skilled Italian cook will guide you through the secrets of fresh pasta-making. You’ll learn how to: *Mix and knead perfect pasta dough *Prepare authentic regional fillings *Shape and seal classic ravioli *Cook and plate your handmade pasta While your ravioli is being prepared, enjoy a small aperitivo as your host shares insights into Lake Como’s culinary traditions and local ingredients. Once everything is ready, sit down to enjoy your freshly made ravioli, served with a delicious traditional sauce and paired with a glass of fine regional wine—the perfect complement to your homemade Italian masterpiece. Join us for an unforgettable pasta-making experience in beautiful Lake Como!

Learn to create Italy’s most beloved dishes in a hands-on cooking experience in Milan. Go beyond dining out as you prepare fresh pasta and tiramisu using traditional techniques and ingredients. This experience offers practical skills, cultural insight, and a rewarding way to connect with Italian cuisine that you can recreate long after your trip.