Top Lecce Pasta Making Classes in 2026

We are more than a Traditional Restaurant, but a refined Puglia Heritage Restaurant, a place where people can learn hands-on how a historical dish comes to life. The origins of a dish go beyond the recipe. They encompass the history of a region. Over the years, many of our customers have rediscovered flavors long lost in their memory. Forgotten tastes that have touched their hearts, bringing back vivid memories. Currently, our Maestro di cucina is Giorgio Grassi. He learned everything from Rosalba De Carlo, his mother, a great expert in Puglia’s culinary culture. She belongs to the noble baronial family Andriani De Vito of Corigliano d’Otranto. Being also in close contact with the peasants of her village, Rosalba has deep knowledge of both the rich and the humble versions of the same culinary tradition. For this reason, a conference with the UNESCO Patronage chose her as a Case Study in 2010. Rosalba is a great treasure to our Restaurant, but above all a precious jewel of our family.

Lecce is famous for its baroque architecture and authentic cuisine. With this cooking class in the heart of the city’s old town, experience the best of both. Meet your hosts at an “osteria” set on one of the most charming lanes in the historic center and discover the secrets to rolling and shaping fresh “orecchiette” pasta, a traditional specialty from Puglia. Then relax over a guided wine tasting paired with regional delicacies.

Go deeper than is possible on most food tours. This private tour is an immersive culinary experience. First, you’ll visit a local market in the company of your local host, then you’ll go to their home to get a hands-on experience making three authentic regional recipes. Afterward sit down to enjoy your meal together, accompanied by a glass of local wine.

Discover the real taste of Italy in a warm and authentic Italian home. Forget the tourist restaurants for a moment and join me for a hands-on cooking experience where you'll learn to make fresh tagliatelle from scratch, prepare a traditional ragù, and finish with a delicious espresso tiramisu. You'll cook, laugh, share stories and, in the end, sit together around the table to enjoy everything you've made. It's not just a cooking class—it's a taste of Italian life, homemade and shared around the table. ❤️

Step into one of Lecce's most beautiful new venues — Boulangerie, a stunning modern space right on Piazza Mazzini, in the heart of the city. Behind this contemporary setting lies a family story that began in 1990: one of Lecce's most beloved local institutions, now reimagined for a new generation. Here, guided by a skilled local pasta maker, you'll learn to prepare traditional Salentine fresh pasta entirely by hand — no demos, no watching. Just you, the dough, and decades of tradition passed down come la Nonna. With a maximum of 10 guests, the atmosphere is intimate and genuinely local. And because you're right in the center of Lecce, the rest of your day is yours — explore the baroque old town, browse the boutiques, enjoy a coffee in the piazza. No transfers, no countryside drives. Just great food, great company, and one of the best addresses in Lecce.

Immerse yourself in a hands-on cooking class in Lecce. Learn to make orecchiette and maccheroni al ferretto, enjoy fresh sauces, local wines, and traditional Salento specialties in a cozy family setting. The small-group lesson of no more than seven people means you'll get plenty of attention from your teacher, plus, you'll leave with recipes to take home with you.