Pasta Cooking Class: Mastering Nonna's Recipes

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Florence, Italy

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Booked 5+ times last week!

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Chris_P ·

May 2026

This pasta making experience was really fun and very informative for the novices in our family as well as the more experienced cooks. Andrea is an outstanding chef, patient, efficient and articulate. The pasta we made was delicious and something we could recreate at home. We all enjoyed making the three different styles with the different sauces. The wine was also wonderful. It is well worth your time.

· Jennifer_B ·

May 2026

We had so much fun with a great chef. The food and wine were great Highly recommend this experience when visiting Florence.

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Overview

Anyone can come to Italy and eat pasta, but it takes local knowledge to prepare authentic dishes like a pro. Walk away with a new set of culinary skills during this small-group cooking class, where you’ll learn from an experienced chef. Pick between morning and afternoon start times and come with an appetite: You’ll enjoy a hearty meal at the end of your cooking session.

Get hands-on instruction from a Michelin-level chef
Chefs of all experience and skill levels are invited to take part
Make a range of Italian pasta dishes, and walk away with new skills
Enjoy a meal at the end alongside a curated wine pairing

Sample Menu

Starter

Tortelli

Filled with ricotta, brown butter and herbs

Main

Tagliatelle

Served with fresh tuscan ragù

Main

Ravioli

Garlic oil and sage with a twist

What's Included

Aprons (That you get to keep as souvenirs) and an E-book containing recipes from the experience
Red and White Wine
Soda/Pop
Lunch
Dinner

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza Lorenzo Ghiberti, 4 R, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
We going to meet in "Piazza Ghiberti 4r"(R means red numbers), you will find the place inside our restaurant 'Sfoglia Re'

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

Near public transportation
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

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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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Featured review

Lori_C

Don't let the location (a storefront in a slightly sketchy area) scare you away. Once inside, this experience was one of the highlights of our Italian trip. Extremely well-run, Tomas was super skilled in engaging with all of us AND in cooking. He was fun, easy-going, and endearing. The meal was AMAZING. Do this class! You will be so glad you did.

Reviews

5.0

based on 574 reviews

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Such a fun class!

Jordan_C, May 2026

This class was SO fun! We learned a ton of fun tips, left with recipes, and had a great time. 10/10 experience in Florence.

Book it!

Jennifer_B, May 2026

We had so much fun with a great chef. The food and wine were great Highly recommend this experience when visiting Florence.

Excellent!

Kristin_H, May 2026

This class was so much fun! Chef Davide was phenomenal! Not only was he a great teacher who made sure everyone participated, but he brought a lot of energy and fun to the group! We made 3 different pasta dishes and all were fantastic! (Plus, there's plenty of wine to drink throughout the process.) You also get all the recipes to take home with you. Come hungry - I promise you will leave not only with a full stomach, but with a full and happy heart as well! This class was the perfect addition to our visit to Florence!

AMAZING! Must do! Highly...

Stephanie_L, May 2026

AMAZING! Must do! Highly recommend! I did this class with my mother and daughter. Was truly a highlight of our trip! Wonderful learning experience, staff was very professional and funny! My 84 year old mom loved the shared experience.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you guys for coming! We rrally appreciate the feedback :)

Great cooking class! Highly recommend!

Kara_J, May 2026

Highly recommend this cooking class. It was great! My adult children and my husband and I learned a lot. Simone was entertaining, knowledgeable and fun. The food tasted amazing!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you guys!

So much fun!!

Beth_Y, May 2026

I learned so much and had a ton of fun with our small group of 6. Andrea and Giermo were wonderful hosts. Highly recommend taking this class.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you guys!!

Outstanding Experience

Chris_P, May 2026

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you chris! :)) happy that you choose us

Take the class!!!! Absolutely fantastic!!

Sarah_B, Apr 2026

Chef Simone was INCREDIBLE!!! We learned so much, enjoyed the humor and friendly banter. He fully immersed us in the art of pasta making - making three different kinds of pasta and 3 sauces and then eating it all. Truly a 5 star class and chef!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you guys!!

My wife and I had an...

John_P, Apr 2026

My wife and I had an amazing time! Thomas and Guillermo were incredible hosts and teachers. Very knowledgeable about cooking and made the class fun as well. I would recommend this class to all my friends and family. I will likely be back!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you very much John! we appreciate

A wonderful time and a...

David_B, Apr 2026

A wonderful time and a lot of fun. Very informative! Learned about Italian pasta cooking and other interesting background information about the food in general.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

thank you a lot david! we are happy to hear :)

Perfecto!!!!!

Rebecca_H, Mar 2026

Fantastic!!!! And skills to bring home and cook for loved ones. Perfection! I’m so thankful we did this!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you very much for coming!

Amazing class. Andrea...

Jason_C, Feb 2026

Amazing class. Andrea was amazing and kept us entertained the entire time. It was a very fun and informative class.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you Jason!

Great cooking class!

Gayle_S, Jan 2026

Had a wonderful time. Chef was great! Facilities were clean and beautiful. The pasta we made and the chefs finishing touches were delicious. Really enjoyable experience.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you gayle!

All I can say is...

Stacey_G, Dec 2025

All I can say is amazing!!! Worth every penny! Michele was very patient and made sure everyone understood exactly how to make each type of pasta.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

we are very happy to hear! thanks

Great experience

Florence_E, Nov 2025

This was an amazing experience. Simona was fantastic. We had so much fun. There was 9 of us from age 20-80. We all had a great time and learned so much. The pasta we made was delicious. We made 3 types and 3 sauces. And rhe wine was also excellent. I highly recommend.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

thank you for sharing your experience!

Pasta making in Florence!

sylvializette_k, Nov 2025

Amazing class! Worth the money and time. Learning to make several pastas from Scratch was so much fun. We had endless bottles of wine and more food than we could eat! Our chef was fun, informative and funny!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

thank you very much!

Chef Simone was awesome…but the food…DELICIOUS!

Jose_G, Nov 2025

Fun!!! Highly recommend this class. Great venue, excellent chef (Simone)! Simone maintained a fun, entertaining, and educational session. Making pastas was so cool and my wife and I had a blast! Food was so tasty and the unlimited wine was also a plus! Highly recommend! Worth your time and money!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you Jose :)

Pasta making extrodiare!

cheryleev, Nov 2025

Pasta making with Andreas’s was excellent! He was funny, engaging and knowledgeable! We throughly enjoyed the evening

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you very much :)

Great Immersive experience

JoseL_D, Oct 2025

This pasta cooking class was a lot of fun. Chef Davide was super entertaining. The pasta making was very hands on. We got to learn how to use new tools and techniques. Lots of tips on the do’s and dont’s of pasta making. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you very much!

Great experience!! Can’t...

Kathryn_C, Oct 2025

Great experience!! Can’t wait to get home and try our new recipes!! Loved the small group! I would highly recommend!! !

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Grazie grazie! thanks guys :)

Awesome cooking class in Florence.

Mike_M, Oct 2025

Fantastic 3.5 hour cooking class in Florence led by chef Marco! Our class of 12 made three different pasta dishes and learned all kinds of new things about Italian cooking!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

thank you very much guys!

Pasta Perfection!

Cindy_M, Oct 2025

Thomas, not only a great chef, but a gifted instructor as well! While there were 12 of us, Thomas had a sharp eye for hygiene, making sure there was nothing “special” in the pasta. His instructions were clear and concise, his patience unending - making sure everyone felt comfortable proceeding to the next level. The 12 of us, walking in as strangers, ending as friends, learning the basics of pasta making 101, shared wine, 3 types of pasta dishes and our lives to make an unforgettable evening. Thank you Thomas, the folks from Auckland, Florida, California, Texas and Indiana for making a wonderful experience.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Cindy, thank you so much! Was great to having you with us :)

Don't let the location (a...

Lori_C, Oct 2025

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much Lori, we are happy that you enjoyed the class :)

An amazing experience with a wonderful chef!

Nicole_B, Oct 2025

This was hands down our favorite experience in Florence. Chef Marco was very kind and knowledgeable, and made the experience appropriate for people at any skill level of cooking. We got to learn a lot about the art and love that goes into making phenomenal pasta. Learned new recipes and skills to take home.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Grazie mille Nicole :)

The BEST cooking class

Kristen_B, Oct 2025

This class was AMAZING!! I’d give it more stars if I could. We had such a fun time! We learned so much, got to make 3 pastas, and never had empty wine glasses. It was the best pasta we had all trip. Marco was amazing and made the class easy and such a blast. Could not recommend more!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you very much! we appreciate a lot!

Chef Davide was charming,...

Shelby_S, Oct 2025

Chef Davide was charming, funny and engaging. We had a great time and would recommend to anyone going to Florence. It was a nice break from sightseeing and walking, and we learned a lot. Plus, he had great local recommendations when we finished eating our pasta.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We hope you had a great time in our cooking class—thanks so much for joining us!

Do this class!!

Jennifer_H, Oct 2025

This was very entertaining. We made 3 different dishes and ate them all!! Delicious wine was included. This class is not for those who don’t like to have fun, you’re in the company of strangers, very intimate, get to know your neighbors type situation. Loved it!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

It was a pleasure cooking with you—hope you had a fantastic time!

Pasta making in Florence- incredible!!!

terrimc85, Oct 2025

Marco was our chef and he was amazing!! We made three types of pastas and Marco made three sauces while we watched. Recipes were also provided after cooking. The food was so delicious! We learned so much and had a great time thanks to Marco! The wine was a nice added touch!!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thanks for coming to our cooking class! We loved having you and hope you had fun.

One of our favorite experiences during 2 weeks in Italy

Cynthia_L, Oct 2025

This was the 2nd pasta making class I did during a week in Florence and this class exceeded the other one BY FAR. What I liked: -The space beautiful and clean and the class was not overbooked and crowded like the other class I took. When they get to a certain size, they moved people to a 2nd location. They could have easily squeezed more people in this space but they choose not to. - We learned a lot during the class. The first part of the class, Chef Thomas prepared the ragu and sauces. He explained a lot of practical things that will help me with every day cooking and I even learned that I've been ruining my expensive knives the way I've been sharpening them! - Before we moved to make the pasta, I felt comfortable that the best hygiene policies were being enforced in the class. You will eat pasta that everyone has made so hygiene is important. - We made 3 AMAZING pastas. The pasta I made during this class was superior in taste and quality to the other class I took earlier in the week. The sauce and ragu he made were also much tastier than the other class we took. I felt like I was eating restaurant quality dishes. The white and red wine available was delicious. I don't want to mention the other class in this review but it's another popular wine/pasta class. While the other class was fine, it wasn't exceptional like this one was. We had so much space between people whereas the other class I took, we were ON TOP of each other...it was really hot and not as enjoyable. I would rate this class an A+ and the other unlimited wine and 3 pasta making class I took at a C+/B-. If you want a quality experience where you will walk away learning valuable cooking lessons, take this class.