Top Lucca Dining Experiences

Discover the secrets to turning out fresh pasta and classic tiramisù like a real Italian 'mamma' with this home cooking class. Join a local cook in her kitchen and learn how to make two different types of pasta from scratch, then try your hand as assembling a creamy tiramisù under her careful guidance. Top off your class with a family-style lunch or dinner featuring the dishes you've created together.

Experience the picturesque countryside views and the fresh valley air of Segromigno on this farm tour of a local olive grove and winery. See where the high quality grapes and olives are grown, and learn about how the olives are pressed and made into olive oil, and where the grapes go to be made into wine. Taste both the local olive oil and local wines, and enjoy the local ambiance.

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Lucca, get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes, and pick up tips and techniques to help you recreate them back home. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by a selection of white and red Italian wines.

The uncontaminated nature, the relationship with my sweet dogs, the silence of the woods interrupted only by birdsong. All this is the background to the discovery of one of the oldest and most secret jobs in Tuscany: that of the truffle hunter. The truffle for its underground nature, for its delicacy and for its great economic value has always fascinated man, having a leading role in Tuscan culture and tables. During the truffle hunting experience we will walk the paths where truffles are naturally born. All the secrets about the truffle will be explained, the plants that live in symbiosis with him and the training of the dogs; and if we are lucky we will also be able to find some nice truffles. Adults and children will have a great time following the dog and helping me to extract the truffle from the ground. They will also learn a lot about truffles and nature.

When you’re on vacation in or around Lucca, treat yourself to a private dining experience with a difference. This dinner takes place in the home of a local in San Miniato, who will treat you to a show cooking demonstration, creating the recipes handed down in family cookbooks. Giving you a taste of warm Italian hospitality, your host is part of Italy’s Cesarine network of home cooks who showcase the food of their region by opening their doors to curious travelers.

Italy's culinary culture is like nowhere else on earth, and taking a cooking class is a great way to bring a bit of that culture home with you. With this private cooking class, you'll learn how to cook in the home of a local expert. You'll start with a visit to a market to choose three to five ingredients, followed by a private cooking class where you'll get to create, and eat, a meal all your own.

Explore the traditional Tuscan town of Lucca on a walking tour of the historic center. Stroll the cobblestone streets, bustling piazzas and old Renaissance walls; trace the city’s Roman past along Via San Paolino and Piazza San Michele; and see the birthplace of local composer Giacomo Puccini. Keep your camera poised as you admire the medieval buildings along Via Fillungo, peek inside San Frediano church and visit landmarks like the Cathedral of San Martino, Piazza Anfiteatro and Torre delle Ore.

Sip, slurp, and savor your way through Lucca's charming streets on a walking food tour. Indulge in delectable tastings of traditional Tuscan pasta, local specialties, and authentic Italian sweets. Regional cheeses, cured meats, and freshly baked bread are just the beginning. Discover hidden gems and family-owned eateries while learning about the history and culture behind each culinary delight. This immersive experience is the perfect way to explore Lucca's gastronomic treasures.

Explore the rich culinary tapestry of Pistoia on a delightful 3-hour walking food tour led by local expert Giovanni. This intimate experience invites you to savor handmade pasta, traditional pappa al pomodoro, and artisanal gelato, all paired with exquisite Tuscan wines during a private tasting. Enjoy a spritz as you navigate through family-run eateries and hidden gems that showcase the true essence of Pistoia’s gastronomy. - Duration: 3 hours, starting at 5 PM with a maximum of 12 participants - Experience authentic Tuscan dishes and wines at 6 local venues - Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available upon request - Convenient meeting point at Piazza del Duomo, for an easy start to your culinary journey

Italian cuisine is all about simplicity, high-quality ingredients, and easy preparation. In this hands-on experience, you’ll learn to make classic Italian pizza from scratch, including bianca, Margherita, Quattro Stagioni, Capricciosa, and Napoletana. Discover the secrets of dough leavening and cooking in both a wood-fired and electric oven. Afterward, prepare delicious homemade gelato, like fior di latte or stracciatella with dark chocolate. Enjoy the experience with Tuscan red wine, Italian craft beers, homemade coffee, and a traditional digestif. 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 Pistoia like a local!

Embark on an exciting journey through the Tuscan countryside to uncover Italy’s most prized culinary treasure—truffles—with an expert forager. Meet Francesca and her truffle dog and set out for a jaunt through the woods to find fresh truffles. Afterward, relax at her family farmhouse over lunch featuring the truffles you’ve found together.

Experience the beauty of one of Italy’s most famous and photographed destinations without having to rent a car on a small-group tour from Lucca to Cinque Terre. Admire the dramatic contours of the Ligurian coastline as you travel by minivan, train, and boat (depending on the weather) between terraced fishing towns that spill down the rocky hillside to the shore. See why the entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage.

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Capannori treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Experience Gaiole in Chianti like a local and be treated to this dining experience at a local's home. Savor authentic recipes passed down through generations of Italian mothers as you indulge in a delectable four-course menu complete with starters, pasta, main course, dessert, and drinks. Immerse yourself in the warm hospitality of this network of home cooks as they open their doors to curious travelers for an immersive culinary adventure.

Immerse yourself in local culture as you prepare a traditional Italian meal under the guidance of a Cesarina—an Italian certified home cook. Meet your host at their home in Lucca, shop for seasonal ingredients together at the local market, then get hands-on in the kitchen as you make three regional dishes. Finally, join your host for a delicious lunch or dinner, accompanied by a selection of Italian wines.

See fresh pasta, dessert, and other distinctly Tuscan dishes prepared right before your eyes during a small-group cooking experience in Lucca. Set at a local home, your enthusiastic host shares insider tips on how to get the recipes just right as you appreciate the cooking demonstration. Once everything is ready, enjoy the 4-course meal with a selection of regional red and white wines.

Taste authentic Tuscan wine straight from the source, without worrying about driving afterward, on a relaxing half-day trip from Lucca. Sample red and white wines, along with local products like extra-virgin olive oil. Learn about traditional wine production methods and see all the work that goes into making some of the world’s most coveted vino.

Learn how to make traditional Tuscan pasta from scratch during this small-group cooking class in the home of a local in Lucca. Once everything is prepared, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a selection of red and white regional wines, plus coffee. All materials and ingredients are provided, as is your fully-equipped workstation.

Discover one of Tuscany’s most famous and well-preserved medieval villages on this small-group tour from Lucca. See why the UNESCO-listed town of San Gimignano earned the nickname ‘Medieval Manhattan’ with its many stone towers. Finish your day with tastings of the region’s renowned wines and olive oils at a historic winery tucked into the Tuscan hills.

Unravel the secrets of Tuscan cuisine with a local chef in Montecatini Terme near Lucca, and learn to cook the region’s dishes. Taking place at the chef’s ancestral countryside olive press near a babbling brook and 12th-century stone bridge, the experience includes a market visit, tasting session, cooking class, and 4-course lunch—created with your own hands. Regional wine and an insight into Tuscan cuisine and culture complete the experience.

While in Lucca, tack an easy day trip to the Chianti region onto your itinerary. Your tour leader eliminates the hassle of navigating on your own so that you can take in the sweeping countryside views along the way. After a wine tasting with food pairings at a Chianti vineyard, continue on to the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. Round-trip transport is included for your convenience.

Discover Italian family secrets for creating the perfect pizza and tiramisu during a private cooking class in Lucca. This intimate workshop is perfect for food-loving travelers seeking an authentic culinary experience. You’ll enjoy the welcoming and laidback environment of a home kitchen, while learning insider techniques from an experienced cook. Afterward, you'll be ready to impress your friends back home with your new skills.

If you want to try real Lucca’s flavors you are in the right place. We will make everything together and at the end we will eat what we cooked with a good glass of wine as accompaniment. Also kids can cook with us and actively participate to the cooking class. It is an excellent opportunity to learn how Italian grandma’s cook. We are here to learn and have fun by cooking together! We will cook pasta and tiramisù together, two very typical italian dishes and in the meanwhile we drink local wine or aperitivo! Vegetarian, vegan and no dairy options.