Top Lecce Food & Drink Classes in 2026

Learn how to make Orecchiette Pasta from scratch with the locals in a wine bistrot located in the heart of Lecce old town. Live an authentic experience of orecchiette pasta making and tasting of the most famous Puglia wines.

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home. With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Visit a local fish market with an expert. 'The pioneers of teaching food and wine in Puglia- The New York Times. Owner is a sommelier of wine, sommelier of extra virgin olive oil, classes are held in one of Italy's most beautiful kitchens, fitted with antique copper pots and pans and one of Italy's largest private amaro collections.

Welcome to the tropics — right in the heart of Lecce. Querencia Exotic Bar is the only tiki bar in the city, a one-of-a-kind restaurant, cocktail bar, and cigar bar wrapped in lush exotic vegetation, colored lights, and a full pirate atmosphere. Two sprawling tropical gardens set the scene for an unforgettable dinner, where Caribbean-style mixology meets fresh, quality ingredients. With a selection of over 800 rum labels, this is a place that makes you forget the present and lose yourself in another world — without ever leaving Lecce.

Step into one of Lecce's most beautiful new venues — Boulangerie, a stunning modern space right on Piazza Mazzini, in the heart of the city. Behind this contemporary setting lies a family story that began in 1990: one of Lecce's most beloved local institutions, now reimagined for a new generation. Here, guided by a skilled local pasta maker, you'll learn to prepare traditional Salentine fresh pasta entirely by hand — no demos, no watching. Just you, the dough, and decades of tradition passed down come la Nonna. With a maximum of 10 guests, the atmosphere is intimate and genuinely local. And because you're right in the center of Lecce, the rest of your day is yours — explore the baroque old town, browse the boutiques, enjoy a coffee in the piazza. No transfers, no countryside drives. Just great food, great company, and one of the best addresses in Lecce.

The countryside around Lecce is thick with wineries and olive farms, but reaching these outlying estates is a challenge without a car. With this tasting, sample the best wines and olive oils from the Puglian hills right in the middle of the city. Relax at a local wine bar and sip a number of vintages while snacking on bruschetta and other olive oil-infused snacks.

Hidden behind the doors of Querencia Exotic Bar lies Lecce's only speakeasy — Lo Spaccone. Like every true speakeasy, it doesn't advertise its entrance. To get in, you'll need to ask at the Querencia front desk and be let through. Once inside, you'll find yourself transported to the Prohibition era: gaming tables, warm low lighting, a vinyl record spinning in the background, and a bottle collection featuring rare and discontinued labels that money can no longer buy. This is not just a bar — it's a secret world where gangsters cut deals and whiskey never ran dry.

The cooking class will take place in an ancient 19th century farmhouse, completely immersed in nature! We will only use water and durum wheat flour to prepare the dough. At the end of the preparation, you will enjoy the dish of orecchiette that you have made with your own hands!

Skip the usual restaurant scene for this small-group pasta cooking class in a carefully selected private home in Otranto. Meet your host in their home, warm up with an Italian aperitivo, and learn how to make two kinds of fresh pasta and one of Italy’s most iconic desserts, tiramisu. Choose between lunch or dinner time classes and enjoy your meal with wine, water, and coffee.

Discover the true taste of Lecce with an immersive, hands-on cooking experience focused on Focaccia Barese. Learn to prepare the dough from scratch, create a rich mix of toppings, and bake the perfect focaccia under the guidance of a skilled local cook. As you shape and layer the ingredients, you’ll understand the delicate balance that makes this dish so beloved in Puglia. While the focaccia bakes, enjoy a small aperitivo and explore Lecce’s culinary traditions, soaking in the warmth of Italian hospitality. Finally, savor your homemade focaccia, paired with a glass of regional wine, for a full, flavorful experience. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this experience offers an authentic, local perspective that no restaurant can match. Join us in Lecce to cook, taste, and enjoy the flavors of Puglia like a true local!

Learn about local ingredients in Otranto, then find out how to cook with them with this combination of a market tour and a cooking class. During your class, enjoy the special opportunity to learn a local pasta recipe, followed by an iconic Italian dessert—tiramisu. Then at the end, you can taste your culinary creations with a glass of local wine to complement the dishes.

Connect with a local cook to learn how to make both pasta and tiramisù in her home kitchen with this private cooking class, ideal for both adults and kids. Discover the secrets to turning out two types of fresh pasta and luscious tiramisu made from scratch during this hands-on lesson, then relax over a festive meal to sample the dishes you’ve created together, paired with wine.

hands-on instructions from a Bistrot culinary team guided workshop for Italian Tiramisù simple techniques for any level of cooking Italian instructors, English speaking Unconventional location in the old town, super centrally located lovely Italy style food & Wine This experience is perfect for couples, families and private small groups

Step into Lecce's only 1920s-style speakeasy, hidden in a baroque building facing a stunning 16th-century Greek church. SaloonKeeper 1933 recreates the glamour and mystery of the Prohibition era, with original vintage furnishings, Chester sofas, low lighting, and the sound of Jazz and Blues filling the air. Whether you choose to sit on one of Lecce's most beautiful piazzas or sink into a vintage armchair indoors, this is an aperitivo experience unlike anything else in the city — crafted cocktails, curated flavors, and an unforgettable atmosphere that transports you straight to the Roaring Twenties.

- Private driver with pick up Lecce - transportation to Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, Monopoli - air conditioned Mercedes vehicle - private transportation - meeting point: at your hotel or place in Lecce - traveler pick up is offered - pick up is offered from any hotel in Lecce

Discover the real taste of Italy in a warm and authentic Italian home. Forget the tourist restaurants for a moment and join me for a hands-on cooking experience where you'll learn to make fresh tagliatelle from scratch, prepare a traditional ragù, and finish with a delicious espresso tiramisu. You'll cook, laugh, share stories and, in the end, sit together around the table to enjoy everything you've made. It's not just a cooking class—it's a taste of Italian life, homemade and shared around the table. ❤️

The handmade orecchiette course is unique because it offers the genuine expertise of a lady from Puglia who tells the story of Puglia's food and culture with her own hands. The variety of types of pasta to learn: - Orecchiette in Lecce and Bari versions - Gnocchi from Puglia - Maccheroni from Salento - Sagne "incannulate" all in an atmosphere of serenity and fun, suitable for adults and children of all ages

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

This authentic pizza-making class stands out for its truly hands-on approach and professional guidance from an experienced local pizzaiolo. Unlike standard classes, you will learn not only how to prepare pizza, but also the key techniques behind dough fermentation, flour selection, and traditional Italian methods. You will create your own dough from scratch using professional tools, while discovering the secrets that make Italian pizza unique. Since proper dough requires time to rise, you will also enjoy a freshly baked pizza prepared by the chef using matured dough, allowing you to taste the true final result. The experience takes place in a relaxed and welcoming setting, includes a drink, and ends with a certificate of participation. Perfect for food lovers looking for an authentic, immersive, and high-quality culinary experience in Lecce.

Lecce is best known for its sumptuous baroque architecture, but the city has an equally rich cuisine worth exploring. Discover both its cultural treasures and gastronomic delights with this tour that combines a guided walk past the Basilica of Santa Croce, the cathedral, and other highlights of the historic center with stops to sample traditional specialties like savory “rustico” and “frisella” pastries, and the sweet custard-filled “pasticciotto”.

I worked for 15 years as a biochemical researcher of wine. Now I have transformed my dream and my passion into an activity dedicated to the world of wine, offering my clients an exclusive experience in the authentic culture of Salento wine. Thanks to my experience of online wine sales matured with my website I know perfectly all the cellars and wines of Salento. And now I want to use all my knowledge to give you the best and most complete wine experience you can find in Salento. Make yourself comfortable because the tour is about to start.