Top Italy Pasta Making Classes

Take a break from simply eating Italian food and learn how to recreate two classics yourself. Join a local chef at a neighborhood restaurant near Vatican City for hands-on instruction in making fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch. The small-group format provides more personal guidance, while wine, Prosecco, and soft drinks complement an experience that combines practical cooking skills with a relaxed meal.

Master the art of making fresh pasta just like Italian grandmothers did with this group cooking class. Your instructors guide you through every step, from preparing various pasta shapes to crafting delectable sauces. No need to bring anything, as all the necessary equipment and ingredients are provided. After cooking, savor your creations over fine Tuscan wine.

Arrive hungry and leave happy from this chef-led cooking class in Rome. Learn how to make fettucine from scratch in a real Italian restaurant, and try your hand at whipping up a classic Italian tiramisù for dessert. Enjoy your freshly cooked feast with a glass of wine, and wander over to the nearby Spanish Steps after your class has finished.

Bologna is one of Italy's most food-forward cities, so there's no better place to learn the tricks and techniques for turning out fresh pasta and creamy tiramisù like a pro. With this hands-on cooking class, hone your kitchen skills in a professional restaurant kitchen by making fettuccine and ravioli from scratch (each with its own sauce) under the guidance of your chef instructor. Once your pasta is ready, assemble a traditional tiramisù before sitting down to feast on the fruit of your labors, served with regional wines.

Learn the foundations of homemade Italian cooking during this hands-on class in Lake Garda. Prepare fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch while discovering traditional techniques, from rolling dough to pairing pasta with the right sauce. After cooking, enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared alongside local wines including Bardolino Classico and Chiaretto. This experience offers practical skills and recipes you can recreate at home long after your time in Italy.

Learn the art of true Italian cuisine in the heart of Florence's historic center. Guided step by step by experienced chefs, you will learn how to prepare fresh homemade pasta and classic tiramisu. Enjoy a complete cultural and gastronomic experience while creating your own dishes, sipping great wine, and sharing an unforgettable meal in a historic restaurant—bringing home precious memories and new culinary skills.

Venetian cooking traditions don't translate easily from cookbook to home kitchen without seeing the techniques first-hand. Unravel the mystery with this small-group hands-on cooking class held in a working Venice restaurant kitchen. Learn how to make a traditional Venetian pasta dish and tiramisu from scratch and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of wine.

Learn how to prepare food like a local with this hands-on cooking class in Florence, revealing the art of pasta-making and tiramisu creation. Roll up your sleeves in a beloved local restaurant, then feast on your creations with included wine and coffee while chatting with your host and fellow classmates about Italian cuisine.

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.

Master the techniques behind two of Italy’s most beloved dishes in a single lesson with this hands-on tiramisu and pizza workshop in the center of Milan. Join your chef instructor in a downtown cooking studio for a relaxed lesson on how to make authentic pizza from scratch and Tiramisu like a pro. Cap off your experience by sampling your handiwork over a final tasting.

Make two fresh pasta dishes by hand during a small-group cooking class in Varenna, Lake Como. You’ll skip the impersonal feel of a larger cooking class, and rustle up creations in the home of a local, who is part of the Cesarine network of Italian home cooks. Prepare and eat pasta and a tiramisu as you learn about the wider Lombardy region in the best place — an Italian home kitchen.

Cooking classes in Rome can vary when it comes to the participation element, but this one is fully hands-on for an immersive experience. Under the guidance of an Italian chef, prepare multiple dishes—fresh fettuccine, ricotta ravioli, and tiramisu—entirely from scratch. Conclude with a sit-down meal of the dishes created during the session, with wine and limoncello to wash it all down.

Put a fun slant on a food experience in Palermo with this small-group cooking class and market tour. Shop alongside chefs at Mercato del Capo, selecting fresh seasonal ingredients, then learn to make a typical 3-course meal from scratch, including arancini, pasta alla Norma, and freshly baked cannoli. Enjoy your creations family-style with local wines, savoring authentic Sicilian flavors. The group is limited to 20 people, and the tour runs rain or shine.

Few experiences get you closer to Neapolitan food culture than making its most beloved dishes by hand. In this small-group class at Via Medina in Naples, a local chef teaches you how to make fresh pasta and creamy tiramisù from scratch, sharing stories of Italy’s culinary traditions as you cook. Once the work is done, sit down to enjoy your creations over a glass of wine.

Discover the culinary traditions of Venice on this small-group cooking class led by a local chef. Roll up your sleeves, prepare pasta from scratch, and create tiramisu using time-honored Venetian techniques. Work with fresh ingredients, try flavors you might otherwise have missed, and hear stories about the local food scene while sipping unlimited prosecco during your meal.

Learn to cook authentic Italian recipes firsthand with this interactive, hands-on cooking class in Florence, set in a traditional restaurant a few minutes from the Duomo. Your professional chef guide will teach you how to make fresh pasta, ravioli, and tiramisu from scratch, sharing the rich cultural stories behind each dish. Enjoy a full meal with accompanying wine and take home recipe packs to recreate the experience at home.

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.

This is not a “watch and copy” cooking class—it’s a chef-led, technique-first experience designed to give you results you can recreate at home. You’ll learn the small details most classes skip: how pasta dough should feel at each stage, how thin to roll it, how to seal ravioli cleanly, and how to build a tiramisu that stays silky and stable. Our chefs guide you with personal checkpoints throughout the class, keeping it hands-on, clear, and enjoyable—whether it’s your first time or you love to cook. Ingredients are fresh and local, the atmosphere is warm and refined, and dietary needs (including gluten-free options) can be accommodated. You’ll finish by sitting down to enjoy your meal together, paired with good wine—leaving Florence with real skills, not just photos.

Skip the guesswork of finding an authentic cooking experience in Rome with this hands-on Italian culinary adventure. Learn to make fresh fettuccine pasta and traditional tiramisu under the guidance of a passionate Roman chef, using fresh, local ingredients. Prepare either carbonara or cacio e pepe sauce, and enjoy included drinks—two glasses each of prosecco and wine, plus a shot of limoncello—in a friendly, social atmosphere where you get to taste your creations.

Discover the secrets of Tuscan cooking during this full-day experience, including a market visit and cooking class. Shop for fresh ingredients at a Florentine market before venturing to a Tuscan farmhouse in the countryside. Take your cue from a chef as you create Italian dishes from scratch including bruschetta, pasta, roast pork, and tiramisù. Complement the fruits of your labor with complimentary Tuscan wine.

Go beyond dining out and learn how to prepare two of Italy’s most beloved dishes during a hands-on cooking class in Rome. With step-by-step instruction, you’ll gain practical skills for making fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch while learning about local culinary traditions. Enjoy your creations with drinks at the end of class for a rewarding experience that combines food, culture, and learning.

Connect with a passionate home cook in Varenna on Lake Como to discover the secrets to making flawless pasta and authentic tiramisù from scratch. Join your host in her home kitchen to hone your skills at rolling and shaping fresh pasta and assembling luscious tiramisù, then relax over lunch or dinner to sample your handiwork served with local wines and Italian espresso.

In an old farmhouse in the hills of Sorrento, you will embody the spirit of the local culinary tradition, learning the secrets and techniques of our signature dishes. We will harvest vegetables from the garden and prepare two types of fresh pasta and tiramisu for dessert in an old country kitchen. Finally, you will taste it all on a terrace overlooking the Gulf of our beloved Sorrento.