Top Veneto Pasta Making Classes

Learn to make a Veneto favorite turned global standard—tiramisu—and two regional specialties, such as bigoli pasta, gnocchi, or risi e bisi (rice and peas), in a private cooking class with a home chef in Venice. Work alongside your host, then savor the fruits of your labor for lunch or dinner with water, local wines, and coffee.

Pasta is Italy’s iconic dish, and with this small-group cooking experience you can learn how to prepare two varieties of pasta like an authentic Italian “cesarina” (home cook). Roll out a sheet of pasta dough by hand to make both a fresh and filled variety from scratch, and then whip up a tiramisù with the help of your teacher. Relax after your hands-on class by sampling the dishes you’ve prepared together.

Discover the art of authentic Italian cooking in a hands-on class led by a local chef, set in a charming kitchen right next to the Arena in Verona. Learn how to make fresh handmade pasta, two traditional sauces, and classic tiramisu from scratch using high-quality local ingredients. Throughout the class, enjoy expert guidance in a small-group setting, with wine and unlimited soft drinks included. You’ll not only cook, but also hear the stories and traditions behind each dish, so you can take a piece of Verona home with you. After preparing your dishes, visit a locally loved artisanal gelateria to taste authentic Italian gelato and learn how to tell the difference between real gelato and mass-produced versions. Sit down and savor your creations, paired with refreshing drinks, in a fun and interactive environment. You’ll receive all the recipes to recreate your pasta, sauces, tiramisu, and gelato at home.

Food enthusiasts: make the most of your time in Venice with a market tour and cooking class combination. Everything you need—ingredients and equipment—is provided, so all you need to do is show up and have fun. Start by exploring the vibrant Rialto Market, then dive into a hands-on cooking session to master authentic Venetian recipes. Best of all, savor your creations at the end of the class.

Take back home more than just memories of Italy’s food by also learning how to make it from scratch with this private cooking class in Verona. Visit the home of a local cook who will show you how to make handmade pasta and tiramisu from typical Italian recipes. After the lesson, check your work with a meal of the dishes you made.

MORE aims to connect people through food & beverages, to show that a sustainable and authentic Venezia is still surviving. We imagine being at our table witnessing a cultural interchange akin to a symposium. Our guests often tell us it felt less like a class and more like an afternoon among old friends. In the refined charm of a 16th-century Venetian home, they cook, learn, laugh, and dine together—sharing not just food, but a true taste of Italian life. It's this blend of authenticity, warmth, and elegance that makes our experience unforgettable.

Experience the authentic side of Venetian culture and cuisine far from the crowds with this local-led market tour and cooking class. Join a native Venetian to browse the market stalls for ingredients, then roll up your sleeves for a hands-on cooking class in your host's home kitchen. Learn to prepare a number of traditional dishes from Veneto then enjoy the fruit of your labors over a family-style meal.

Enjoy a local's eye view of Venice by joining this small-group cooking class led by a Venetian-born host in their home. In a small group of no more than 10 guests, learn how to make fresh pasta, then sit down together to enjoy a 3-course meal accompanied by a glass of white wine or Prosecco.

An authentic, hands-on Italian cooking experience, combining family recipes, personal stories, and an unforgettable home-cooked meal near Venice. Hands-on Treviso cooking class with a local host. Learn to make fresh pasta and a classic Italian dessert. Discover the stories behind each dish and get insider tips on experiencing Treviso like a local. Enjoy your homemade meal with a glass of local wine.

Catia invites guests to experience the Italian way of life on her outdoor patio during the summer or next to the fireplace during the winter. Guests can learn to make Venetian vegetarian handmade pasta through an interactive cooking class and enjoy it alongside a glass of fine Veneto wine and the typical finger food, cicchetti. It's certain to be an unforgettable experience!

Roll up your sleeves for a Venice cooking class and market visit designed especially for vegans and vegetarians. While Italian food is world-renowned, meat dishes often take center stage on restaurant menus. This intimate cooking experience focuses on seasonal veggies, pizza, focaccia, and fresh pasta, paired with unlimited wine and good company.

Follow three authentic Venetian recipes during a small-group cooking class and learn the tricks of the trade from a 'cesarina,' or home cook, in Venice. Each participant is equipped with utensils and ingredients at a personal workstation during the 3-hour lesson. You’ll prepare 'cicchetti,' or small plates, then taste each delicious dish, accompanied by a selection of local wine.

Learn the tips and tricks of authentic Venetian cooking with this culinary experience led by a chef instructor. Head to a kitchen in a historic ‘palazzo’ for a private lesson in regional cooking techniques. Help prepare a gourmet, multicourse menu, creating various pasta shapes and seasonal sauces, then sit down to enjoy the homemade feast with wine.

An Italian dish but an international favorite, pasta carbonara is a treat when done well. Learn how to cook it in traditional Italian style during this Venice cooking class with local host Filippo. Taking place in a jazz club, the experience covers making pasta from scratch, learning about the ingredients, and preparing your own dish to eat with your host and fellow cooks at the end.

Experience the vibrant food culture of Italy during this 4.5-hour small-group tour in Venice. Start by exploring the local markets in search of some of the best Venetian products. Then get hands-on experience with a cooking class to create a delicious Italian meal. Enjoy the fruits of your labor as you eat your 3-course meal paired with local red and white wines from the region.

- A hands-on cooking class, making fresh fettuccine and ravioli - Three glasses our own organic wine served throughout the experience - A guided walk through the Verona countryside - A delicious lunch featuring the dishes you’ve prepared - Stunning Location: Enjoy the beauty of the Verona countryside

Iulia will be able to put you at ease, teaching you how to prepare fresh Italian pasta starting from the basic ingredients. This intimate experience for small groups will make you discover the essence of the cuisine of the past times, when supermarkets did not exist, and all the ingredients were procured in local shops or from farmers. Even the pasta sauce will be freshly made, and you will experience the authentic taste of homemade food, accompanied by a good glass of Valpolicella from a local winery.

I'll show you all the secrets to making perfect fresh pasta, from preparing the dough to making the different shapes of pasta. We will learn together how to prepare Tiramisu, the most famous desert in the world, following the traditional recipe. At the end of the lesson, we will sit down together at the table to enjoy the fruits of our work, accompanied by a bottle of wine. My home, located in the heart of Venice, is welcoming and full of history. I can't wait to share my passion for cooking with you!

Venice is home to pasta-making traditions passed down for generations, but too often, travelers suffer through disappointing meals. Skip the usual tourist traps and head to the home of a local Venetian cook to learn time-honored cooking secrets. After mixing, kneading, and shaping classic pasta dishes such as bigoli, tagliatelle, or ravioli, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor over a bottle of wine.

Your hosts, both working for an international medical humanitarian organisation, sharing their love for good food, wine and hospitality in their Italian home More than just a class, but a full experience Small group (max. 8) Penthouse with beautiful terrace in the heart of Verona, 300m from the Arena Use of high quality, locally sourced ingredients, all coming from Verona – because great food starts with great ingredients All recipes come from Enrico’s grandmother, passed down through the generations In between the cooking sessions, enjoy a real Italian aperitif with regional delicacies paired with a glass of local sparkling wine No fancy tools used, so you can easily recreate the dishes at home Enjoy a delicious three-course meal, all served Italian style on our terrace Each dish paired with a local wine (white and red), carefully chosen by your host Enrico, a certified sommelier Experience the Italian way of life: cooking, tasting, sharing & connecting with others

Learn the art of making tortellini from scratch in the country where it was perfected during this shared cooking class in Verona. Watch and participate as you’re shown the tricks of the trade and once you’re done, sit down to taste your creations at the in-house restaurant. Places in this small-group activity are limited to 10 people.

Experience the art of vegan pasta-making in a cozy Italian kitchen in Verona, starting with milling your own flour using a traditional stone mill. Learn to craft egg-free dough, shape pasta, and prepare a delicious vegan sauce, all while enjoying a glass of local wine. Conclude this hands-on class by savoring your handmade pasta in a warm and intimate setting.

You will spend a different morning, out of the crowds and tourist stops to immerse yourself in a homemade experience amongst the flavors and atmosphere of Venice. You will be able to customize your menu according to your particular preferences and needs, giving value to the seasonality of local products. On fine days, you can enjoy our wonderful terrace overlooking the gardens, rooftops and San Marco bell tower.