Top Milan Food & Drink Classes in 2026

Master the techniques behind Italy’s most beloved dishes in a single lesson with this hands-on cooking class in the center of Milan. Choose from either pizza and unlimited gelato, or pasta and tiramisu depending on your tastes. Join your chef instructor in a downtown cooking studio for a relaxed lesson and learn to make each dish from scratch. Cap off your experience by sampling your handiwork over a final tasting.

There’s no better place than Italy to make pizza, so when you’re in Milan, opt for a cooking class and learn to make it with your own hands. With a local chef, you’ll create a classic Neapolitan pizza and a tiramisu dessert from scratch, enjoying wine and conversation as you work. Insider tips on Milan restaurants, markets, and ingredients are covered, too.

Don’t just eat Italian food on your Milan vacation, learn how to create it, too. This small-group cooking class puts the spotlight on two classic plates—fresh pasta and tiramisu—that are favorites of both locals and travelers alike. Take part in a lunchtime class to help your personal chef prepare dishes from scratch, while learning about Italian ingredients and the Milanese culture. Wine and soft drinks are extra perks.

Food is the cornerstone of Italian culture, and this cooking class in Milan covers a few important dishes. Master the art of Milanese cooking as you prepare dishes from scratch, such as ravioli and fresh tagliatelle, plus a classic tiramisu, alongside a professional chef. Then, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with unlimited Italian wines.

Have fun in Milan through its food, with this cooking experience that takes place in the home of a local chef. You’ll learn how to make a fresh pasta dish, teaming it with a classic "al pomodoro" (tomato) sauce or a Parmigiano-Reggiano-based sauce, as well as a tiramisu. Tastings of balsamic vinegar, complimentary wine or soft drinks, and good company are among the extra perks.

This interactive cooking class in Milan offers hands-on training with local chefs. You'll learn authentic Italian techniques for making pizza from scratch, from kneading dough to baking the perfect pizza. You'll also craft creamy gelato and create your own waffle cone. Our expert chefs will guide you through every step, ensuring you can easily replicate these recipes at home. Along the way, you'll discover Italian culinary traditions and gain insight into the local food culture. Vegetarian options are available; please notify us in advance of any dietary restrictions (NOT SUITABLE FOR CELIACS)

Allow us to take you on a journey into the world of our family tradition and learn the skills passed down by three generations. Unravel the secrets behind our successful recipes and other intriguing stories, discover our family history and have all your foodie questions answered during our class together. We’ll start things off with a glass of Prosecco, before getting our hands in the dough. Under the guidance of our expert host, you’ll master the art of pasta-making, kneading and shaping not just like a true Italian, but as our own grandmother taught us. Once your fettuccine and gnocchi are ready, we’ll cook them up with traditional Roman sauces of your choice, and of course, finish with a delightful homemade tiramisù. After cooking, we’ll all sit down together to enjoy the feast you’ve created, paired with your chosen wine. Come hungry, leave happy, and take home not just precious memories but authentic Italian cooking skills you can use forever!

Step into a professional cooking space in central Milan and discover what makes authentic Italian pizza famous around the world. Your pizzaiolo will introduce you to the ingredients, explain the secrets of traditional dough preparation and demonstrate professional techniques used in Italian pizzerias. You'll then prepare your own dough, learn how to stretch it by hand, choose fresh toppings and bake your pizza to perfection. Throughout the class you'll receive personalized guidance while learning practical skills that you can easily recreate at home. Once your pizza is ready, sit down and enjoy your freshly baked creation paired with a glass of wine or a soft drink, celebrating the authentic flavors of Italy in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

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.

Learn how to prepare two types of Italian pasta and a classic Italian dessert during this chef-led cooking workshop. Head to the elegant, art-filled home of a Michelin-trained Milanese local and get hands-on instruction in recreating pasta, ravioli, and tiramisu from one-of-a-kind family recipes. Workshops include local wine, limoncello, and the meal prepared during the class.

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.

Need a break from Milan — Come to the largest Wine Area in the World for Pinot Nero see the Grapes Growing . It is Real Italy, Small Bespoke & every one is different ! Meet & Greet in Milano Centrale Train Station. Easy! 45 minutes by train from Milano you escape to Oltrepò Pavese, one of Italy’s best-kept wine secrets. Think rolling vineyards, cosy wine cellars, zero crowds, and seriously good wines With WingsItaly this wine tasting experience is all about relaxing, laughing, sight seeing ,drinking great wine, and living your best Italian life It’s countryside charm, local flavours, and unforgettable memories -all wrapped into one delicious day trip. Bonus Experiences (Optional & Awesome Just Ask ) Italian Cooking lessons (on request, subject to availability, quoted separately) Do not worry if it s raining, we have a cosy chalet full of wine Please let us know if it’s a special occasion

Step into my real Milanese home for a warm and intimate small-group cooking experience — far from crowded classes.

Discover the art of Italian cooking during a private workshop in the heart of Milan. Alongside your private host, learn to make a traditional Italian dish from start to finish. Learn how to make pasta or gnocchi from scratch as well as the famous Italian dessert of tiramisù. Your host also reveals the secrets to making great Italian food so you can recreate dishes back home.

Cook fresh ravioli, fettuccine, and tiramisu in Milan with a local chef. Taste your homemade dishes in a warm, local restaurant atmosphere. Enjoy 2 glasses of wine plus 1 Prosecco or soft drinks. Small group experience in a welcoming, hands-on setting Take home real Italian cooking skills and recipes to recreate easily.

Our Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class in Milan offers an exclusive and immersive culinary experience that stands out from the rest. Held in a state-of-the-art cooking studio in the heart of Milan, you will be guided by an expert English-speaking chef who will share the secrets behind Italy's most beloved dishes. What makes this activity unique is the hands-on approach to learning the art of pizza and gelato making, combined with tastings of premium Diadema wines and fresh olive oils. The small group setting ensures personalized attention, making it perfect for families and food enthusiasts of all ages. By the end of the class, you'll not only have enjoyed a delicious meal but also gained valuable skills and a Recipe Booklet to recreate these Italian treasures at home. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Italian cuisine!

Discover Milan’s culinary side—and learn more than you would by eating in a restaurant—on this small-group cooking class, including ingredients and drinks. Step inside a local restaurant, savor a welcome glass of Prosecco, and roll up your sleeves. Try out different pasta-making techniques, discover traditional family recipes, and experiment with flavors and ingredients you might otherwise have missed. Afterward, enjoy your food with wine and homemade tiramisu.

Food is a big part of Italian culture, but many travelers experience it just by eating out. This Milan cooking class, led by a local chef, gives you the know-how to create some classic Italian dishes yourself, so you can recreate Italy’s famous flavors back home. In a professional kitchen in Milan, prepare three traditional plates, then sit and savor them at the end.

Let your guide take you inside the old refectory of an ancient monastery where you can admire the Last Supper painting for 15 minutes. Learn all about the incredible history behind it. Enjoy skip-the-line entry privileges on this English guided tour of Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. Leap back in time to the painting's origins to learn about how this famous mural came to be. Get the most out of your visit with a local and licensed art historian guide. After meeting your English speaking guide outside of the UNESCO Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, skip the ticket lines to enter the museum. Step inside the ancient refectory to discover one of the most important mural paintings in the world, painted between 1494 and 1498. Get an up-close look at the gestures and expressions of Christ and his twelve apostles. Listen as your guide points out details regarding the perspective and the innovative and modern techniques of the time.

Join me in my kitchen and experience the traditions, flavors, and convivial atmosphere that make cooking and dining at home an important part of Italian life. Vegan and vegetarian options are available. Since 2018, I have had the pleasure of being a culinary instructor, sharing my passion and experience with food lovers all over the world. In my kitchen, you will discover the importance of high-quality ingredients and learn how Italians embrace the "sacred" art of cooking and dining at home, savoring meals with family and friends. • Discover the secrets of my family to easily prepare homemade dishes • Recipes can be adapted to the guests' dietary preferences, excluding any allergens (except severe allergies and gluten intolerance) • Vegan and vegetarian options available • Precious information on Milan and Sicily

Choosing between two of Italy’s most famous dishes is always a challenge, but what if you could enjoy both pasta and risotto in one meal? Learn the culinary secrets behind the two classic Italian recipes during this hands-on cooking class and create a selection of fresh pasta, creamy risotto, and tasty sauces under the guidance of a professional chef. When it’s ready, sit down to tuck into your delicious homemade lunch or dinner.

Learn to make creamy, fragrant risotto in a hands-on class. Cook seasonal recipes, discover home-cooking tips, and enjoy your dishes with wine in a friendly, relaxed setting

Step into a Milanese home and learn all the Italian secrets during this private 3-hour cooking class. Learn how to make three traditional foods from start to finish such as traditional Milanese risotto, Lombardy polenta, and Milanese meat dishes. After helping your host cook the delicious meal, sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of local red and white wines.