Fresh Pasta in a Michelin Kitchen: The Secrets of Taste

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Florence, Italy

2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Marc_H ·

Apr 2026

Roberta was a wonderful, warm and engaging host. She taught us how to make two types of pasta and a meat ragu. She managed to make it educational and entertaining in a warm atmosphere suitable for adults and kids. You get to see a real restaurant kitchen. And the wine and coffee were a real bonus.

· Thomas_G ·

May 2025

We had a great time learning how to make homemade pasta from scratch. It was excellent! We felt very welcomed and were treated like friends. It was our last night in Italy and was the perfect ending of a fantastic trip. Highly recommend this experience.

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Overview

Italy is synonymous with pasta, so what could be better than learning to create your own with the help of some of Florence's best chefs? Take in views of the city from a rooftop terrace, learn about Italian food and wine, and prepare a delicious meal from scratch under the guidance of a team of Italian chefs during this private workshop. Then, enjoy dining on the pastas and sauces you prepared with some local Chianti wine to wash it down.

Take in views of Florence from a rooftop terrace
Learn how to make pasta from scratch from top chefs
Prepare and enjoy a full meal, with local wine included
Get hands-on guidance throughout the class

Sample Menu

Main

Tagliatelle al ragù del Chianti

Main

Tortelli tradizionale ripieni di patate con fonduta di pecorino di Pienza

Main

degustazione vino chianti Biologico

What's Included

All the kitchen utensilies
Dinner

Two plates of pasta with what was prepared during the cooking class
Alcoholic Beverages

Organic Chianti wine bottle
Soda/Pop

Water and coffee

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via dei Serragli, 1 R, 50125 Firenze FI, Italy
The course will be taken inside the restaurant Cuculia in Florence. Address Via dei Serragli 1/R- 3/R

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.4:30 pm

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

Jon_P

What an amazing experience we had learning the technics and joy of making pasta by hand, all while drinking wine and cheese with the staff of Cuculia. Katarina and head chef Oliver were a delight to learn from; very friendly and informative. After we prepared the pasta and were giving a tutorial on sauces and pasta fillings, we sat down to enjoy more wine, company and the inviting atmosphere of Cuculia. The staff brought out the 2 types of pastas we prepared that the chefs transformed into beautiful works of edible art, that paired superbly with the wine. We ate until we were stuffed. Thank you Cuculia for such memorable time! We plan to take these techniques home to our kitchen.

Reviews

4.8

based on 33 reviews

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Great experience for adults and kids.

Marc_H, Apr 2026

Highly Recommend!

Jon_P, Mar 2026

Rebecca and her team were...

Jennifer_D, Oct 2025

Rebecca and her team were amazing! We loved making friends with the other people in the class and sharing the pasta we made. Can’t wait to try it at home!

Great class

Lemmarie_C, Oct 2025

The chef was great and created an immersive experience. Would recommend and return. The class was in her restaurant and the service was amazing

This was an amazing...

Amanda_B, May 2025

This was an amazing experience with true Italians! The food was incredible and we made wonderful memories as a family!

Jana

Jana_H, May 2025

Absolutely fantastic experience. I could recommend it. Very friendly persons and mainly Roberta. Grazie!

We had a great time...

Thomas_G, May 2025

Amazing pasta making and eating experience!

MichaelTurner, Jan 2025

We loved our pasta making/eating class set up by Stefano! We learned how to make traditional hand cut pasta from the chefs Mother-in-law and the head chef of Cuculia, an amazing restaurant, showed us how to make the best Ragu I’ve ever tasted. We cut out the pasta and then were treated to wine and two amazing pasta dishes in the closed restaurant. It was an amazing experience I would definitely recommend. Our three teenage sons all loved it as well and are excited to try to make some pasta and ragu when we get back home!

Nona's Kitchen

Scott_F, Oct 2024

What a fantastic evening....we mixed up flour, eggs, oil, water and made a pasta ball. Then rolled out tagliatelle and ravioli rounds. Our host walked us through making a Bolognese Sauce for the tagliatelle and a butter sage sauce for the ravioli. We helped make the ravioli filling starting with boiled potatoes and a potato ricer, adding butter, oil, cheese, pepper and salt. All while enjoying great local wines. This was an excellent night of memories. Like being in the kitchen with your Nona. Can not recommend this enough.

Private cooking Class a must do. !

Francine_B, Oct 2024

I had the best time with my two daughters in a private cooking class. Theresa was spectacular. She taught how to make cow different pastas and red meat sauce. we had so much fun making the dough, rolling the dough and making the shapes by hand. Afterwords she served up our pasta and another lemon ricotta sauce and served everything with wine. This is a must to fdo in Florence!!! Thank you Theresa. Francine, Janine and Leanne 🩷

High-point of our stay in Firenza!

James_C, Sep 2024

Teresa and Antonietta were amazing!! Antonietta taught my wife and I classic Florentine method of pasta (tortini) and ragu making from scratch. All locally sourced ingredients. Local chianti topped-off the evening on a rooftop deck overlooking all of old town Florence. Magnifico!! A night we will never forget!! I highly recommend.

Pass on this Pasta Class

Hien_C, Aug 2024

We truly looked forward to the experience and even got there 15 minutes early. We were met by an empty kitchen and empty rooftop. No one was there then and no one was there for the 45 minutes that we waited and tried to contact the tour operators. We understand that unexpected things happen and cancelations occur, but absolutely no one called us to alert us the day before or that morning. We would have been disappointed, but we could have planned something else instead of wasting time on our vacation. Tours always ask the clients to cancel ahead of time or suffer a penalty - where’s the compensation of time and energy for us? We did eventually get our money back (with the help from a very understanding Viator rep), but without an apology or any other compensation. Don’t gamble with your precious vacation time and waste it with this tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

I m really sorry for your bad experience unfortuantley we didn t see the reservation for that morning is my mistake and I have sent you a message of apology on the mail you had the total refund of course. I hope you will forgive me. Sincerely apologies. Stefano

Amazing Italian grandma, food and view

Ava_J, Aug 2024

Omg the cutest Italian grandma! The most beautiful location! The most delicious food! Everything was absolutely amazing. 100% recommend it. We actually had to cancel a different class and found this place last minute but ended up really enjoying it.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. Grandma will be very happy to read it. Grazie Stefano e il team di Pasta Lovers

Great cooking experience in Florence

Virginia_J, Jul 2024

We weren’t sure what to expect but we have a wonderful time! This cooking class was convenient located in Florence old town. Francesco was very friendly and helped with translation. Antonieta was personable, fun and knowledgeable, we learned how to make pasta and enjoyed the delicious dinner in a beautiful terrace with wine and a spectacular view of the city. Thank you!

Wonderful, fun experience

Sally_C, Jun 2024

Roberta was the best! We had so much fun learning from her how to make pasta. The space in which we cooked was great and the rooftop terrace had amazing views. I highly recommend taking this class!!!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you so much for your beautiful words. Roberta is the best i agree. Hope to have you again in Florence Stefano

An afternoon not to forget

Alexandra_S, Oct 2025

Roberta and her team are wonderful. We spent an amazing afternoon with my family, we will never forget it. In the end the reward of a delicious dinner and in the best company. Thank you very much.

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Superbe moment d'échange

aAain_C, Mar 2025

Une ambiance chaleureuse et des intervenants très compétents. Une expérience positive en tout point (accueil , cadre, qualité des produits, pédagogie)

Une tradition familiale

Constance_A, Aug 2024

Un moment de cuisine et de convivialité 🍝 une jolie tradition italienne : préparer les pâtes ensemble, que nous ramenons chez nous. Roberta nous a fait découvrir deux recettes délicieuses. Elle a partagé avec nous sa passion pour la gastronomie italienne et son magnifique pays. Roberta etait pleine d'attentions et de gaieté. Le Chianti et le Prosecco étaient très bons. La vue sur Florence sublime. Les enfants ont adoré participer à la préparation du repas ! Merci Roberta d'avoir rendu cette expérience si mémorable ! 🥰

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you so much for this fantastic review.

Perfetto per meglio conoscere la cuccina

Miriam_S, Aug 2024

Il filling dei tortellini. Wow! Originale e tasty!! Kindness, clear explanations, nice view. Pity It was windy...

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you so much for your review , the wind unfortunately was unpredictable. I m sure that some wind in August was also a relief

Publicité trompeuse

Karine_M, Jul 2024

La simplicité et jovialité d'Antonnella notre chef qui étaient reflétées par ses gestes et ses recettes. Toutefois, dans la publicité, il était affichée que nous ferions trois types de pâtes, nous en avons faites deux. Et qu'il y avait 3 types de sauces, ce n'est pas nous qui les avons faites. Le cours devait commencé à 17h30, mais a débuté après 18h40. La place n'était même pas prête pour nous accueillir. Nous devions avoir notre traducteur français, demandé et accepté lors de notre booking il y a plus d'un mois, mais personne n'y était. Ils ont communiqué avec quelqu'un qui fut formidable et qui est arrivée à 19h15. De plus, Il était inscrit vin à volonté, mais ce ne fut pas le cas et autant pour l'eau. Grand manque d'organisation.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Gentilissima Karine Il corso lo abbiamo fatto cominciare alle 18.30 per il semplice motivo che a Firenze in questi giorni ci sono 40 gradi e volevamo evitarvi una sofferenza inutile. Abbiamo provveduto a procuravi una persona per la traduzione in francese vi abbiamo fatto mangiare sul tetto di Firenze avete avuto un insegnante che ha lavorato per voi 4 ore senza fermarsi ma voi segnalate solo cose che non vi sono piaciute peccato mi dispiace per voi. Aggiungo che vino a volonta non era scritto se cercavate un posto dove scroccare vino avete sbalgiato indirizzo.