Top Italy Pasta Making Classes in 2026

Master the art of Italian cooking with this hands-on, rooftop class lead by a local chef. Join a small group of fellow foodies as you roll fresh fettuccine, prepare delicious sauces, whip up creamy tiramisu, sip five Italian wines, and feast on your creations under the sunny sky. Swap cooking notes with the group and ask your chef for expert tips to try once you return home.

Book this experience and you will discover that you are also great at preparing traditional pasta. You will eat your pasta at Trattoria Turin with your family or group, the table is already reserved for you. You will taste the fruit of your work, it will be seasoned with traditional sauces. Unique moments spent in an old trattoria, with a convivial atmosphere.

Delve into Italian culinary heritage with a hands-on Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class in Naples, where tradition and flavor unite. Under the expert guidance of a professional local chef, create two types of fresh pasta, fettuccine and ravioli, using time-honored techniques. Enhance your creations with classic sauces, then transition to mastering authentic Italian gelato, learning the key differences from regular ice cream. This interactive experience culminates in a shared meal, celebrating the dishes you've crafted alongside fellow food enthusiasts, fostering connections through the love of Italian cuisine.

Do you love pasta, pesto and tiramisù? This class is the perfect opportunity to learn how to make our local handmade pasta (Trofie), its traditional condiment (Pesto Genovese), and the creamy tiramisù, prepared following my experience, the traditional technique, and my grandmother’s original recipe. The experience takes place in my private 16th‑century home in Riomaggiore (Cinque Terre), located in the heart of the village. My dog Ettore and I will welcome you with a glass of prosecco before the class begins. After a few steps inside the building, you’ll reach the roof terrace on the third floor, where you can enjoy a stunning view over the village and the sea. The iconic colorful tower‑houses, built along the steep hillside, offer a unique and picturesque panorama—especially when admired from above or from the water.

This is your opportunity to choose and use ingredients that you’ve never been brave enough to cook with before. At this cookery workshop in Bari, visit a local market and choose the fresh ingredients you’d like to use—including meat, fish and vegetables. Then, take your finds back to the kitchen workshop in an authentic Italian home, and learn how to cook traditional Italian dishes with them.

Get hands-on with a local Emilia-Romagna pasta maker and prepare fresh tortelli d’erbetta. Enjoy Parmigiano, wine, and a traditional dessert in an authentic Parma experience. - Learn to make tortelli d’erbetta with a real sfoglina from Emilia. - Welcome tasting with Parmigiano PDO and local wine to break the ice. - Hands-on and interactive experience for adults, children, and families. - Discover tips and stories from Parma’s traditional cuisine. - Enjoy your creations with a typical local dessert.

Experience the authentic flavors of Sicily with a hands-on home cooking class in the heart of Catania. Under the guidance of a passionate local chef, you’ll master the art of preparing fresh pasta, including pistachio-filled ravioli, caserecce, and gnocchetti, while learning the secrets of traditional Sicilian recipes. Discover how to pair your creations with classic sauces like the iconic Pasta alla Norma, aromatic Trapanese pesto, and the rich flavors of the Aeolian style. After the cooking session, sit down to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared, paired with carefully selected local wines that enhance the flavors of each dish. This immersive culinary journey is perfect for food lovers eager to embrace Sicilian traditions, learn valuable cooking techniques, and savor the essence of Catania’s vibrant food culture. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, this class will leave you with new skills, unforgettable memories, and authentic recipes to share with your loved ones

Emerge from this experience a master of Italian cuisine, during this small-group ravioli and wine class. A seasoned home chef welcomes you into their home kitchen in La Spezia, where you get hands-on experience preparing fresh pasta from scratch to make delicious stuffed ravioli and a traditional sauce. After all your hard work, sit down to a delicious meal paired with local wine and be treated like a member of the family.

What could be better than a Cooking Class to learn the preparation of fresh pasta and Sicilian Cannoli just a few steps from the sea of Taormina and Naxos? Together with the “Sicilian Family” you will learn to use fresh and local ingredients, which enhance the flavor of each dish, and which make Italy and Sicily famous all over the world. With Chef Mimmo you will learn the art of preparing fresh pasta while savoring the flavors and scents of a beautiful land. With your Sicilian father, a great local pastry chef, you will create the famous Cannoli, learning the secrets to prepare the waffle and cream that make Cannolo the most famous Sicilian dessert in the world. You will also learn the making of “Angel Wings”, typical sweets that in Sicilian are called “Chiacchiere”, and that are popular during Carnival. And then everyone at the table, facing the Mediterranean Sea, to enjoy your creations accompanied by a Limoncello tasting.

There’s no better place to learn to make pasta than Italy and this small-group class in Genoa teaches you everything you need to know. Join a small group and learn to make fresh pasta from start to finish. You also learn how to make an iconic Italian dessert, tiramisu, before enjoying all your hard work during a delicious meal.

Capo Vaticano cooking class is designed for those who want more than just a meal Breathtaking Geography: Capture the most iconic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Authentic Rural Charm: Escape the crowds and enjoy the peace of a working Calabrian farm. Expertly Guided: chefs are as passionate about storytelling as they are about food.

Margherita grew up in Bologna and learned to cook from her mother and grandmother. Join her on this journey into Italian history and traditions while you share a traditional Bolognese meal. Perfect Bolognese cooking class for beginners, families and food lovers!

Experience the authentic flavors of Southern Italy with a spaghetti tasting in the heart of Sorrento. Enjoy three iconic pasta dishes inspired by the traditions of the Sorrento Coast: Spaghetti al Limone di Sorrento, Spaghetti with Vesuvian cherry tomatoes, and Spaghetti alla Nerano with zucchini and Provolone del Monaco cheese. Your experience also includes two glasses of local wine and a traditional limoncello tasting served in a charming local restaurant. Perfect for food lovers looking for an authentic and relaxing culinary experience in Sorrento.

Learn how to cook authentic Italian dishes in a local chef’s home kitchen. Prepare typical Italian food using local ingredients and produce, and learn time saving and specialist techniques only true Italian home cooks know. Make fresh pasta and a seasonal starter full of local flavors, then prepare a dessert. Sit down and enjoy the food you’ve cooked at the family dining table.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary traditions of Naples during a hands-on family pizza making class. Guided by a local chef, families will craft their own authentic Pizza Margherita, starting from scratch with the freshest ingredients. After a brief history of Neapolitan pizza, participants will learn to knead the dough to perfection, stretch it by hand, and create a flavorful sauce using local tomatoes and basil. The experience culminates in baking their pizzas in a professional oven, filling the air with irresistible aromas. Enjoy a delicious meal and receive a QR code with the recipe to recreate the magic at home.

Learn how to recreate fresh pasta dishes back home with this fresh pasta cookery class. Prepare traditional pasta from scratch in less than two hours during this hands-on workshop in the home of a local cook. Enjoy an appetizer, then get to work creating fresh pasta and a classic sauce. Cap off your lesson by enjoying the fruits of your labor during a final tasting.

This intimate, hands-on cooking class in Sardinia lets you pick lunch or dinner sessions and meet your chef instructor at her house. Learn to prepare traditional Sardinian ravioli—culurgiones—and fresh tagliatelle by hand with one-on-one guidance, then enjoy a home-cooked meal with antipasti, fresh pasta, dessert, wine, and homemade Mirto. Tickets provide direct entry without delivery.

One of the delights of visiting Rome is eating heaps of fresh pasta. But once you’re back home, it’s a lot harder to get your pasta fix. During this small-group culinary workshop in the heart of Rome’s Jewish Ghetto, learn how to make Roman-style pasta from scratch with hands-on tips from a professional chef. Sit down to enjoy your meal, alongside Roman “fritti,” a traditional Jewish-Roman ricotta pie, and wine.

Each cooking class is private and followed by a PERSONAL Chef, furthermore a glass of Vinaccieri wine is provided at the beginning for motivational purposes! PESTO EXPERIENCE: Discover its history and anecdotes about it. With the use of a mortar you will produce your Genoese PESTO which you will taste and take away with you in a special container that will be provided to you. PASTA EXPERIENCE - I Corzetti, ancient Ligurian pasta made with wooden molds and Ligurian potato gnocchi. FOCACCIA & PANE EXPERIENCE - You will make the REAL Genoese Focaccia and our award-winning Pane Marinaro. FISH EXPERIENCE - The Chef will guide you in the creation of two fish recipes depending on the daily catch WINE EXPERIENCE - A Sommelier will guide you in a tasting of five wines from Vinaccieri Ballerini and products from our gastronomy If you wish, at a separate cost, you can create a lunch or dinner with the products you make yourself! We are in Sestri Levante (Genoa)

Enjoying the food when you’re on vacation is one of the best parts of traveling, but nothing compares to learning how to make the meals yourself. Learn to cook like a Palermo local from a Palermo local on this pasta and gelato-making class, and take home new skills that see you impressing your pals for years to come.

What makes our experience unique is the possibility of learning how to make pasta from two Calabrian grandmothers and above all eating homemade delicacies. Not only that, but also having lunch with a Calabrian family in a totally unique and familiar context. We will tell you unique stories and you will learn a lot about Calabrian culture

Book a private and fun experience with our Florentine family to prepare handmade pasta. We will use products from our garden and, if not available, at 0 km. We will prepare traditional recipes together! If weather permits we will eat in our beautiful garden! (Sometimes it is possible that some requests overlap, we will contact you and ask for your agreement to allow the activity to be carried out in a small group). Thanks to the partnership with the Correnti ODV Association, for each Cooking Class, €1 will be donated to support the community of orphaned children of Malelea in Lesotho. Garden Cooking Class puts its heart into it.

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.

Top Class in Fettuccine, Ravioli, and Tiramisu – Experience the Excellence of Roman Cuisine! In the vibrant heart of Rome, treat yourself to an unforgettable culinary adventure: learn how to handcraft light, delicate fettuccine, flavor-packed ravioli, and the authentic, artisanal Tiramisu — the ultimate symbol of Italian sweetness. In a warm and authentic atmosphere, guided by expert chefs, you’ll uncover the secrets of fresh pasta making and traditional pastry art. No experience needed — just a passion for learning and savoring the very best of Italian tradition. Take home new skills, unforgettable memories, and treasured recipes.