Top Italy Pasta Making Classes

Not a cooking school, but a real Florentine home just steps from the San Lorenzo Central Market. We welcome you with an aperitivo of Tuscan cured meats, cheeses and local wine, then it's hands in the dough: handmade tagliatelle with traditional ragù and tiramisu made from scratch. Small groups of up to 8 people, so everyone gets step-by-step guidance: perfect for beginners and food lovers alike. At the end we all sit down together to enjoy what we've cooked, like guests at a friend's table. Recipes included, so you can recreate them at home.

Step inside a real professional kitchen in the heart of Rome and experience Italian cuisine beyond a traditional cooking class. During this hands-on experience, you’ll learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch, prepare authentic Roman recipes like Carbonara, Amatriciana, Cacio e Pepe, or Gricia, and create classic Italian desserts such as tiramisu or fresh lemon sorbet. What makes this experience unique is the opportunity to cook in a true restaurant environment using professional equipment, guided step by step by experienced culinary professionals. To complete the experience, you’ll enjoy carefully selected Italian wines and sit down together to taste everything you’ve created in a warm and unforgettable atmosphere.

Escape the crowds and discover a different side of Rome in the authentic Alberone neighborhood. Join a local family in their home to make fresh handmade pasta, enjoy unlimited local wine, and experience the warmth of genuine Roman hospitality. This intimate experience is perfect for food lovers, couples, families, and travelers who want meaningful cultural connections rather than a typical tourist activity. It's Bella Vita!

Discover the heart of Tuscany with a culinary experience that immerses you in the rich flavors and traditions of the region. At "The Plate of Happiness," guests are welcomed in a familiar and cozy environment, where they can try their hand at preparing typical dishes such as fresh tagliatelle and ravioli. This unique experience is based on authentic recipes passed down from generation to generation, offering participants the opportunity to share stories and experience genuine Tuscan hospitality, tasting their own creations in an intimate atmosphere.

Step into fresh pasta experience in Milan and discover Italian tradition with a professional pasta maker by your side. This is much more than just a cooking class: you’ll learn real techniques, discover the secrets of fresh pasta from North to South Italy, make dough from scratch, prepare traditional shapes, fillings and regional specialties, and understand what makes homemade pasta truly special. Expect flour on your hands, plenty of laughter, a Spritz, great food and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. You’ll cook, taste and share everything together around the table, meeting people from all over the world along the way. Fred’s experience is all about learning by doing, enjoying authentic Italian hospitality and leaving with new skills, great memories and the confidence to make real fresh pasta at home.

Dive into the heart of Tuscan cuisine at this immersive cooking class led by the passionate chef Laura and her team. With over 20 years of experience, she guides you through the preparation of traditional dishes using family recipes passed down through generations and fresh, local ingredients. From crafting handmade pasta to creating delightful desserts, this hands-on experience celebrates the art of Italian cooking. Classes are customizable and can also include wine tasting, food and wine pairing, pastry lessons, and vegetarian and vegan lessons. Cooking in Florence also offers catering and personal chef services for private events and special occasions, where your chefs tailor every menu to fit your desires. The event spaces are the perfect place for all of life's celebrations, corporate gatherings, and customized team building experiences, creating a memorable experience for every occasion.

This experience takes you beyond the classic cooking class : you start at the weekly Montepulciano Point of Sale, experiencing the true ritual of shopping together with a local chef. From the choice of ingredients to the preparation of lunch in a historic building, every moment is authentic, practical and deeply linked to the territory.

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from Italy than the gift of Italian cuisine. Learn to make fresh pasta from scratch and pair it with a seasonal sauce in this small-group cooking class in Verona. Also discover the art of the Italian spritz, crafting a drink with either Aperol, Campari, or Select. After you’ve enjoyed your creations, take away a recipe booklet to recreate the experience at home.

Live some local Venetian culture on your trip to the city, with a tour that focuses on the city’s markets, artisan shops, and traditional cuisine. In a small group, you’ll walk with a guide around the canals, learning about the city’s history, and stopping at carefully selected markets and shops. The walk then finishes in the home of a local host for a cooking class. The best part? Eating your creations at the end with a glass of Venetian wine.

Discover the art of homemade ravioli in a hands-on cooking class in Palermo, one of Italy’s most captivating destinations. In a local kitchen, a skilled Italian cook will guide you through the secrets of fresh pasta-making. You’ll learn to mix and knead pasta dough, prepare regional fillings, and shape classic ravioli. While your ravioli cooks, enjoy an aperitivo and learn about Palermo's culinary traditions. Once ready, savor your freshly made ravioli with a traditional sauce, paired with fine regional wine. Hosted by Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of passionate home cooks, this authentic experience is perfect for both beginners and experienced foodies, teaching you the skills to recreate real Italian ravioli at home.

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.

The best way to learn how to cook Italian food doesn't involve recipe books or watching videos. It's by joining a local in their own home and getting hands-on experience. This cooking class gets you familiar with the basics of Italian cooking, and includes the opportunity to dine on your creations at the end of your class.

The art of crafting handmade pasta is the perfect gift to bring home from Italy. Learn the basics without taking too much time out of your day on this small-group experience. Prepare “reginette” ribbons and “cappelletti” parcels stuffed with ricotta and spinach, then enjoy them with sauces your teacher provides and a glass of local wine. The venue is in the heart of Florence with gorgeous Arno River views.

Fresh pasta and pizza are the most loved dishes in the world! For the pasta, together we will prepare the dough with flour and fresh eggs, we will prepare the ravioli, cook them and then season them with butter and sage. In a second moment we will prepare the dough for pizza and focaccia, learning techniques and rules of leavening. After baking the pizza, ravioli and tiramisu you can enjoy what we have cooked!

A welcoming home-cooking experience with an optional market tour, giving travelers an authentic taste of Romagna cuisine, local traditions, and everyday life in Faenza. Join a hands-on cooking class in a local home in Faenza and learn to make handmade pasta, piadina (Romagnolo flatbread), and a classic local dessert. If you choose the optional Faenza market tour, visit trusted neighborhood shops and source regional ingredients. After cooking, enjoy the homemade meal you helped prepare, paired with a glass of local wine.

Enjoy an authentic Italian cooking class in Città della Pieve, a picturesque town between Tuscany and Umbria. This hands-on pasta making class or pizza making class teaches traditional Italian recipes and cooking techniques passed down through generations. Learn to make fresh dough from scratch while discovering local food traditions, culture, and everyday life in rural Italy. This authentic cooking class is perfect for travelers seeking a true local experience in Umbria.

Experience authentic Ligurian cuisine in a local's home in Porto Maurizio, Imperia, where you'll learn to cook traditional family recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients from the Italian Riviera. This hands-on cooking class goes beyond a typical pasta-making class, combining local food, history, and genuine Italian hospitality as you prepare handmade pasta, traditional pesto, focaccia, and dessert. For an even deeper cultural experience, choose the optional market tour and guided walk through the medieval Parasio neighborhood before cooking with ingredients sourced from local vendors. Perfect for travelers seeking unique things to do in Imperia, this immersive culinary experience offers an authentic taste of Liguria through food, culture, and local connections.

A unique blend of creativity and culinary delight awaits families in Venice. This private experience kicks off with a hands-on Venetian mask painting workshop led by a local artist, where you and your children can design your own masks to take home. After showcasing your artistic flair, step into the kitchen with Massimo, a warm and engaging host and expert cook, to prepare a traditional Italian meal using fresh ingredients from the local market. This interactive cooking session not only includes preparing pasta and dessert but also offers a glimpse into Venetian culture through stories and laughter shared around the dining table.

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Sardinian culinary tradition with a pasta workshop in Cagliari, an authentic experience designed for those who love cooking. Your guide will accompany your group inside a cozy home restaurant in the city center, where you will discover the secrets of homemade pasta, from simple basic ingredients to techniques that make Sardinian dishes unique. The experience begins with the preparation of the basic dough and continues with the processing of two types of pasta typical of the Sardinian tradition: the culurgiones, ravioli stuffed with potatoes and cheese, with the famous ear-shaped closure, and the malloreddus, the gnocchi originally from Campidano, served with sausage and saffron sauce. After shaping the pasta, you can taste your creations accompanied by local cheeses, traditional bread and a glass of Sardinian wine. A sensory and cultural journey into the traditions of Sardinia, ideal for those who want to live a practical and engaging experience.

A day from the garden to the table at Azienda Agricola Umileterra, in Castelvetro di Modena, with mother and daughter who cultivate following biodiversity and seasons. After the welcome tea, you receive a basket, gloves, and an apron and go to the garden: you learn to recognize aromatic herbs, plants, and seasonal vegetables and pick what will be needed in the kitchen. Then you cook together, including homemade pasta, and you finish with a lunch or dinner based on what you prepared.