Milan: Pasta Tiramisu Cooking Class in a Chef’s Home(Small Group)

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Milan, Italy

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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5.0

· Robert_H ·

Mar 2026

Excellent in home cooking class. We were a mixed group of US and Italians. We were made to feel very welcome. The only minor issue is that at times the class was very heavy in Italian. All could speak English. But overall it was fantastic. The food was excellent.

· brian_f ·

Feb 2026

Rafael was an exceptional host from start to finish. He welcomed us into his home and we immediately felt comfortable with his easy conversation. We enjoyed glasses of wine as well as learning how to make tiramisu and homemade pasta sauce and pasta. It was fun and would recommend to everyone. After, he recommended places for us to walk to which also were spot on!

Overview

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.

Choose between a lunch or early dinner class when you book
Spend time with a local and learn about the Italian cuisine
Learn how to recreate the dishes to impress friends back home
Enjoy a sociable small-group class, capped at just six per group

Sample Menu

Starter

Learn how to chose your ingredients. Special products tasting experience.

Tasting one of the best single-origin olive oils and premium balsamic vinegars from one of Italy's most renowned producers, paired with artisan bread.

Main

Fettuccine Alfredo

Simply the best 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano and one of the finest premium butters for the perfect Alfredo.

Main

Fettuccine with Classic Tomato Sauce

When you have only 3 ingredients, the selection of raw materials and cooking techniques must be respected in order for us to have a fantastic dish.

Dessert

Tiramisu

We will go through the story and technics to make the traditional Tiramisu, with premium ingredients.

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

One bottle of red or white wine per pair.
Dinner

Pasta: Tagliatelle served with a perfectly crafted Pomodoro Sauce and Tagliatelle served with a special Parmigiano Reggiano Sauce. Dessert: Tiramisù
Snacks

Olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting, followed by artigian bread.
Bottled water
Soda/Pop

If you don't drink alcohol or if you have kids, please inform me, and I'll provide alternative beverages for you.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Giuseppe Ripamonti, 7/a, 20136 Milano MI, Italy
The meeting point is in front of the Brambilla universal Shoes. Please wait there until the instructor will come!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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Small cooking class with...

Seema_D, May 2026

Small cooking class with Rafael who makes the experience fun and unforgettable! Food was delicious and I feel confident to try these recipes when I get home!

Dinner with friends!

Stalo_A, May 2026

We had a great time! Rafael opened his home for us and made us feel like we were having dinner with friends! At first, we had wine and bread with olive oil and balsamic. We made tagliatelle with butter and cheese sauce and with tomato sauce and completed our dinner with homemade tiramisu. Everything was delicious! It was something different from the normal "tourist" activities. I would definitely recommend it!

This experience was a highlight of my Milan trip

Hyeran_J, Apr 2026

Experiencing this authentic Italian pasta making with Rafael was definitely a highlight of my Milan trip as a person who enjoys the stories, histories, and hands-on process of cooking and food. Rafael is an exceptional host, very welcoming, personable, and professional. He is very knowledgeable about the ingredients and the importance of it, I could feel his genuine love for cooking and Italian cuisine as the class went on. And I felt comfortable at his place as if I was visiting a friend's place. And needless to say, the 2 pasta recipes and tiramisu we made in class were divine. Definitely recommend for anyone, even if you don't speak Italian, the class was entirely in English. I left the class so happy with a full belly and a lot of cooking tips from a chef that could be applied to cooking at home. And talking with other travellers in the small group with good wine, olive oil and bread was a great experience as a solo traveller. Thank you Rafael for this amazing Italian cooking and dining experience!

Great afternoon cooking.

Robert_H, Mar 2026

Pasta making with chef Rafael

Waleska_L, Mar 2026

If you are in Milan and love food, you must take a cooking class with Chef Rafael. From the moment we walked into his home, we felt like welcomed friends rather than students. Chef Rafael shared beautiful stories about his roots and culinary journey, which made the entire experience feel personal and authentic — not just a class, but a true glimpse into Italian family tradition. We made fresh pasta and tiramisu completely from scratch — dough, sauce, everything. He explained which ingredients are truly worth investing in and why simplicity is the secret to incredible Italian cooking. The steps were easy to follow, hands-on, and surprisingly approachable. Every single person cooked, learned, laughed, and participated. While we were cooking, he generously served delicious wine, fresh bread, and wonderful olive oil — the kind that makes you pause and say, “This is Italy.” There were six other guests in the class, and by the end we were all gathered around the table sharing food, stories, and wine like old friends. It felt intimate, joyful, and beautifully communal. The first thing we did when we returned home was go out, buy the proper ingredients, and recreate the pasta. It turned out absolutely delicious — and it transported us right back to his kitchen in Milan. Chef Rafael, thank you for such a memorable experience. It was simple, authentic, joyful, and unforgettable. Grazie mille. 🇮🇹✨

Great experience!!

brian_f, Feb 2026

Very enjoyable afternoon....

Lorraine_w, Feb 2026

Very enjoyable afternoon. Rafael was great company and very knowledgeable about cooking, food and many more topics of discussion. The pasta and tiramisu were very good and this showed us that few good quality ingredients can make a great dish, if you know how. Would definitely recommend this cooking class.

You will talking about this experience for a long time.

joshua_D, Jan 2026

What a great experience! Rafael was a super friendly and gracious host and teacher. We had the best afternoon cooking and talking about food and life. Felt like old friends meeting for a great meal and learning true Italian cooking! Would recommend as one of the best tours I’ve ever booked.

Rafael was awesome and...

Jesse_F, Dec 2025

Rafael was awesome and taught our group so much about cooking and Italian culture and history as well. the class was amazing and I can’t wait to apply what I learned in my own kitchen!

A delightful, delicious cooking adventure

steve_k, Dec 2025

What a wonderful highlight for our first trip to Milan! Rafa really knows cooking - intertwined with deep knowledge about the best and most effective ingredients, Italian history, international flavors and lore. The whole afternoon felt like quality family time, mixed with humor, practice, taste and toasting a phenomenal country with incredible cuisine. We truly thank you for this delicious experience!

Great cooking class in Italy!

Elizabeth_J, Dec 2025

Super fun not just cooking but history and culture as well! Raphael did an excellent job teaching and educating us about Italian food!

Amazing experience!

Abigail_S, Dec 2025

Excellent experience! Safe, friendly, highly recommend! Very accommodating!! He is knowledgeable and the food is delicious! Something I will cherish for years!

Amazing experience

Krisrel_C, Dec 2025

Rafael is super talented , funny and kind. I was part of this experience with a friend, and we had so much fun. He explained everything in detail, he is funny and so friendly as well. The atmosphere was super warm, and the pasta + tiramisu we ended up preparing was DELICIOUS. 10/10

Welcoming, entertaining...

Debra_B, Nov 2025

Welcoming, entertaining and delicious food! Kid friendly. Rafael is knowledgeable and has great taste in music. Great experience overall.

A must do!!

Roo_L, Nov 2025

This was the most beautiful experience we had our entire stay! My kids loved it so much, they’re 12 and 15!

Cooking class Milano

Kathleen_N, Nov 2025

We really enjoyed the cooking class! Rafael was awesome and very informative. The food was delicious ❤️ Highly recommend

Great evening “tour” in an informal and fun setting!

Stewart_W, Oct 2025

It’s a great experience in an informal and intimate setting suitable for small crowd. The host is incredibly gracious in sharing his living space with guests. It’s hands on and educational. You will be part of food making process that you will enjoy at the end of the evening. There are a few caveats regarding this particular host which may either enhance or detract from your experience. First, the host is quite opinionated and will speak freely about his own personal preferences. You can expect some usage of “colorful languages and jokes”. Remember this is a very informal setting at his personal residence. For our group it was fun, entertaining and educational. His style and personality make it feel like you are at a festival gathering in your best friend’s home. Absolutely a fun, engaging and enjoyable evening!

Fun and tasty time.

jcfjr, Oct 2025

Very enjoyable evening with Raphael. He was quite informative and we learned things we never knew. The food was exceptional because he used high quality ingredients.

Wonderful Experience!

Laure_S, Sept 2025

We enjoyed this experience from the host, to the laughter and the delicious food. Our host made things fun and interesting. I would highly recommend

Fantastic and fun!

Halina_M, Sept 2025

Awesome day! Great technique! Most informative in a fun and entertaining way! Rafael was truly inspiring!

Cooking with chef Rafiel

Dean_S, Sept 2025

Chef Rafael shows you how to make 2 kinds of pasta and tiramesu. Learn about ingredients. Have some wine. Great fun

This was absolutely awesome. The highlight of the trip almost. I would recommend Rafael to anyone who cooks or not.

Debra_L, Sept 2025

I’ve been wanted to take a pasta class in the states but what could be better than taking it in Italy. Rafael was wonderful. Highly recommend this class.

Simple is better Learn to Cook Great Food

Joseph_K, Sept 2025

It was a wonderful evening great food at the end with delicious wine as well our host Rafael explained each step in the process and everyone participated in the meal prep

Fun, interesting and delicious!

Lee_L, Sept 2025

A feisty night with a chef that is so generous in his manner and guidance that it was hard to leave! A wonderful evening, interesting and a delicious finale!

Highlight of our trip!

Carmen_N, Sept 2025

The class was a highlight of our trip for sure! Rafael was teaching us how to find high quality ingredients, understanding information on labels and adjusting to the country where our homes are All hands on to prepare pasta from scratch, a delicious tomato sauce, another way to make spaghetti, and a delicious from scratch Tiramisu with all natural ingredients and in a matter of minutes! Sharing what we all prepared, having some wine and enjoying conversations with the other family participating and Rafael was so much fun!! We would love to take another class with Rafael next time we are in Milan!

This is a must do while in Milan!

Dominica_A, Sept 2025

I loved this event. Rafael was adorable and did a fabulous job explaining the process of each recipe and the differences in the flour to use. I have already recommended this event to others in our group!

Awesome experience

Hisayo_O, Sept 2025

Rafael is a wonderful host and full of information. The food was delicious, especially the tiramisu.

Outstanding Cooking Experience

heather_h, Jun 2025

Such a fun way to spend an evening with my family! This hands on experience is one not to miss! We had the chance to learn more about the history of Italian cuisine while making homemade pasta from scratch. Rafael is an amazing host who makes you feel like family. We can’t wait to make pasta and sauce at home now.

Rafael is a wonderful...

Jessica_Q, May 2025

Rafael is a wonderful host, and we appreciated his perspective on food in the modern world. We had a great time getting to know our fellow guests, and, most importantly, this was truly hands on and not just a demonstration. We were gifted a solid foundation from which to recreate the dishes and to keep learning. Thank you Rafael for the wonderful evening!