Cook Like a Local in Florence: Pasta and Tiramisu by Cesarine
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Florence, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Immerse yourself in Italian culinary tradition with this engaging cooking class hosted by a Cesarina, a member of Italy's oldest network of home cooks. Learn the art of rolling fresh pasta by hand and create two iconic pasta dishes from scratch. End on a sweet note by mastering the classic Tiramisu. Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo with prosecco, wines, and nibbles as you connect with fellow food enthusiasts. This small-group experience (max 12 people) offers an authentic taste of Italian culture.
- Prepare 2 iconic pasta dishes from scratch
- Connect with fellow food lovers in a small group
- Experience a Cesarina’s warm Italian hospitality
- Learn to roll fresh pasta by hand and master the art of making Tiramisu
Sample Menu
Main
Full Experience (3 hours)
Hands-on cooking class: make 2 fresh pasta recipes from scratch and a classic tiramisù, then enjoy your meal together
Main
Express Ravioli & Tomato Sauce Class (2 hours)
Express cooking class: make ravioli and tomato with basil sauce from scratch, then enjoy your meal together
What's Included
- Pasta (2 iconic pasta types) and Tiramisu-making Class
- Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
- Italian Aperitivo: prosecco and nibbles
- Local Taxes
- Tasting of the 2 pasta recipes and tiramisu
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via Francesco de Sanctis, 50136 Firenze FI, Italy
This experience will be held in one of our Cesarina homes and, for privacy reason, you will receive the full address of your Cesarina host after you have booked. We will contact you after you've booked to match you up with your ideal Cesarina based on what you are looking for.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please note that our Cesarine are ready and thrilled to host you in their homes!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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
We all learnt a lot, enjoying the process, the wine, the conversation and the food. It was all delicious and so simple. I definitely recommend attending this class, just have some fun and enjoy the experience
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This is an "in-home" experience, which sounds like a great idea until you get put with a host that is not prepared. We got assigned to a host that is a 50-minute walk from the city center, so we took a cab. The address we received had no directions on how to access to her condo - which left is wandering until we figured out how to get in. We had booked a 3pm experience and arrived promptly at 3pm. We were told our host spoke English, but we spent the entire class trying to communicate through a translating device. During the times we were actually "cooking", we were in silence and learned by watching. Our host had already prepared everything in advance - 2 pasta sauces, a meat, and the tiramisu. We only "learned" how to make one shape of pasta and assembled the pre-prepared tiramisu. Our experience was supposed to last 3 hours, but after being there for 3 hours, our host told us (through the translating device) that she had also separately booked a couple for her "in-home restaurant" at 7:30pm (4.5 hours after our arrival) so we would wait to eat until they arrived. Because of this, we sat in her kitchen and waited for the couple for 2 hours. When I messaged the tour company after our experience, they denied my request for a refund and told me that I simply "did not appreciate Italian hospitality". Our host was a lovely host, however, my concern with this experience is that it was completely different than advertised. It was without a doubt the worst experience during my trip to Italy and I would highly advise against taking a chance with this company and stick with an actual cooking class at a cooking school.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Paige,
In the complaint you wrote us you did not mention many details that you are mentioning here. We are very sorry to read these lines.
The issue is currently being investigated again with our Cesarina,
Rest assured we will get back to you as soon as possible,
My very best wishes,
The cooking class was great! Duchene was a perfect cook and host. She was great at telling stories to my kids and helping my in-laws understand Tuscany culture.
Donatella was fantastic! So kind and very knowledgeable. She treated us like family and made our 4 year old son feel at home.
Tamara and Alfredo are fantastic hosts and cooks! They made us feel like we were preparing dinner with family. My husband and I love taking cooking classes abroad, and this was one of the best experiences so far. Food was amazing and the recipes are easy to follow/recreate at home.
Absolutely amazing experience and highly recommend Carlo. You will not be disappointed. His passion and knowledge of cooking topped with patience and teaching is superb.
Making the pasta, cooking the sauce and sharing the sumptuous meal we made after. Marina was such a great instructor and host. Loved every minute of this beautiful experience!
What a wonderful day with Cristina! The perfect host, her warmth and engaging demeanor made for enjoyable learning in a truly relaxing and enjoyable way.
I cannot express how much fun (and new knowledge) we gained under her perfect guidance.
I couldn't attend as I have Covid. Sorry to have missed it. I would have loved to learn how to make tiramisu.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear Caren,
we are so sorry you couldn't attend the event!
We wish you a fast recovery and we welcome you to try our experience in the future.
Please send us an email before placing your next reservation, and we will offer you a special discount!
Warmest regards,
Marina was incredible. It felt like we were invited to an old friends house for some culinary fun. Her house was amazing and the experience was informative and delicious.
Francesca was a wonderful teacher and her efforts showed in the delicious results we created. She made it seem so simple to create pasta and tiramisu at home. We can’t wait to re-create the same meal again. It will never measure up to doing this in her beautiful kitchen and enjoying the meal in her comfortable and welcoming home.
This was truly a immersive experience. Our house made us feel like her house was our own. And enjoyed making the authentic pasta and Tara Massu, Yum!
Francesca was such an amazing host. She welcomed me into her home and made me feel comfortable. She is an enthusiastic teacher and an ever better chef. The food was so delicious I couldn’t believe I had just made it…from scratch! Although I cannot bring food home to my loved ones, I can bring home my new skills and recipes.
Great atmosphere. Really enjoyed the class the ambiance and the whole experience was amazing 🤩.
Pleasant atmosphere and the food was great.
Highly recommended
This experience was one of the highlights of our trip! Such an authentic experience and selfless for our cesarine Donatella to welcome us into her beautiful home!
Very nice experience to cook in the chef’s home with their instruction. We learned lots of useful tips about cooking and the city and the meal was delicious.
Would have loved to experience, but was not given instructions on how to get there until the last minute even thou a request to Viator was given the week before the client left from the United States. No reason all information should have been supplied on voucher.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Margaret,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your valuable feedback.
We are sorry to read these lines: please note that we always send the Voucher with the host's address and contact details, and in order to provide the best experience possible, we always send an automatic reminder the day before the event, where we remind the Cesarina's address and phone number.
Kindly send us an email at booking@cesarine.com, so that we can further investigate the situation.
Best regards,
Carlo was a wonderful host & teacher. We enjoyed learning about pasta making and met new friends! Highly recommend!
Amazing experience and the best pasta I’ve had since my Grandma passed away 20 years ago. Highly recommend.
This was the highlight of our trip. We were hosted by the best couple and they made our night complete. We made two pastas and desert and everything we ate was absolutions amazing! We are going to do this again next time.
We had a wonderful afternoon learning to make ravioli, spaghetti and tiramisu. Carlo was a fabulous host and teacher, sharing lots of his personal tips which we’re all eager to try out when we get home. Best of all we got to eat genuine homemade Tuscan food which we helped to make.
Overall a wonderful experience spent with a very generous host.
We can highly recommend this activity to anyone who loves good food and company.
It was so comfortable. I had no idea what to expect. I had my 22 year old son and 20 year old daughter. I can not believe how great it was. I was sure I would be getting eye rolls and irritation from them. It was fantastic and everyone had a great time. The food was beyond excellent as well. I can not wait to try ot on my own. Truly the most fun. Best part of the stop in Florence for sure!
Most importantly the pasta making class was excellent and our hostess and chef absolutely lovely. I would repeat that experience again. The issue was not with the host but with viator. They were supposed to give us the address because we were going to someone's home (which in of itself was an experience worth having). However viator never sent the address, did not answer the phone and ultimately was using AI to respond to whatsapp, giving me a response of, and I'm not kidding, the city of Florence when we asked repeatedly for the address. For 24 hours we tried and finally found a way to get to ceasarine which you can book direct to get the address and phone number of our wonderful host who guided us right to where we needed to he albeit 30 minutes late due to how awful viator was foe this. Normally viator does well but not when you apparently don't have a public place to meet. For pasta making classes seems booking direct may be better.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Russel,
thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention.
We are glad to hear that you were satisfied with Cesarine's service, and that eventually you met your host and had a great event!
We are looking forward to welcome you again next time you are in Italy!
Warmest regards,
Great learning experience, we had a wonderful time preparing and of course eating our delicious meal. Highly recommend for those looking for a fun time looking for a local touch to your trip.
A wonderful experience in a Florence home. Beautiful views overlooking the Duomo. Excellent instruction in friendly environment. Instructor is a fantastic teacher and wonderful host for dinner.
We had a wonderful evening and experience. Chiara was polite, enthusiastic and patient. She encouraged us in a positive manor and answered all of questions. It was a fun couples event.
Very welcoming, lovely home and great knowledge and passion for making pasta and tiramisu. Delicious and simple recipes you can make at home!
We all learnt a lot, enjoying the process, the wine, the conversation and the food. It was all delicious and so simple. I definitely recommend attending this class, just have some fun and enjoy the experience
Luca was an amazing host! We all had a fabulous time learning from him & creating his delicious recipes. Highly recommend this experience!
Wow! Such an amazing, authentic experience learning how to make pasta and tiramisu with Luca in his home! We so enjoyed our conversation and learning about the culture in Italy. 100% recommend if you are looking for delicious pasta + an even better experience! Started with a yummy appetizer and Prosecco and then learned the step by step process and technique for tiramisu and two types of pasta. Truly a unique and amazing experience - our favorite on our trip so far!
Luca’s taught us cooking techniques, nuances, methods, and styles in a friendly and personal way.
Recipes were selected to cater to allergies and all ingredients were fresh and of best quality.
The end result was a delightful and delicious dinner enjoyed in a friendly atmosphere.
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