Lecce Hands-on Home Cooking Class: Craft Orecchiette & Savor Wine

Recommended by 93% of travelers

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Lecce, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· Brian_S ·

Mar 2026

This class was a highlight of our Puglia trip. Lisa and Fabio were the most wonderful hosts and teachers. We had so much fun learning to make the different pastas, and it was some of the best we ate on our whole trip! Lisa and Fabio offered delicious snacks and wine throughout the evening. The experience was truly unique and special. It’s a must-do!

· Steph_M ·

Nov 2025

Lisa & Fabio curated a beautiful night in Lecce! We loved learning how to make two types of pasta, hearing about Italian life, and dining together. Lisa’s and Fabio’s cooking is amazing and delicious! They are experts at hosting and teaching as well. Such an amazing experience that we will remember forever. I highly recommend this experience. It will change your life!

· Margaret_M ·

Oct 2025

Our evening with Fabio and Lisa learning how to make two types of pasta and learning about the foods and culture of Lecce was definitely a highlight of our five-week trip through Puglia. Our hosts were so welcoming and offered us such a delicious dinner and wines after we learned pasta making techniques. It was an absolutely delightful experience! We highly recommend their class!

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Overview

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.

Learn to create orecchiette and maccheroni using traditional tools and techniques
Prepare fresh tomato and chickpea sauces with seasonal, local ingredients
Enjoy a welcome aperitif and refreshing Leccese coffee with almond milk
Savor your meal with homemade bread, dessert, limoncello, and local wines

Sample Menu

Starter

Appetizer of Salento typical products

Main

Two Pasta Courses

Dessert

Typical Dessert

What's Included

Dinner

3 courses dinner
Hands on cooking class
Recipes and ferretto pasta tool to surprise guests back home
Alcoholic Beverages

Local wine

Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Porta Napoli
73100 Lecce, Province of Lecce, Italy
Pick-up and Drop-off under the arch of Porta Napoli, Piazzetta Arco di Trionfo, 73100 Lecce LE, Italia (Lecce)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.6:00 pm

What To Expect

Make the most of your time in Lecce with a hands-on Italian cooking class which will leave your appetite satisfied.

Start class with an aperitif or refreshing Leccese coffee (poured over ice and topped with almond milk). Then, get to work kneading, cutting, and shaping fresh pasta—orecchiette and maccheroni al feretto.

Next up, learn how to make two local pasta sauces—one a traditional tomato sauce, and the other with chickpeas and local vegetables.

Finally, sip a well-deserved glass of wine and dine on your creations, alongside your teacher and classmates. Your dishes are accompanied by homemade bread, then followed by dessert and homemade limoncello.

Piazza Sant'Oronzo

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Paease communicate in advance any dietary restriction
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 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

Brian_S

Reviews

4.7

based on 150 reviews

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Family friendly

Mara_P, Apr 2026

Wonderful experience with very generous hosts. Our 8 year old daughter had a blast! Thank you for a fantastic evening!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you! We’re so glad your family had a fantastic evening. Our Lecce cooking class is designed to be fun for all ages, and we’re thrilled your daughter enjoyed learning to make traditional orecchiette. It was a pleasure sharing our Apulian hospitality with you!

The best pasta class!

Brian_S, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

thanks for your nice comment

Lisa & Fabio curated a...

Steph_M, Nov 2025

Fantastico cooking class!

Margaret_M, Oct 2025

This is the pasta making class you want!

Tricia_I, Sep 2025

An amazing night. We booked to learn how to make pasta and left with 14 new friends! Lisa and Fabio are amazing hosts. The evening was really enjoyable. There were 12 in our group (that’s the max they take so not too big!) plus Lisa and Fabio. We learned a lot about pasta, tasted delicious wine and ate so much food!!

Best pasta making class

Dante_Q, Sep 2025

What a memorable and fun experience. Lisa and Fabio were incredible hosts, starting with clear communication on where to pick us up for the quick drive to their house. We enjoyed a host of traditional Italian appetizers with wine before “getting to work” making pasta from scratch. So much fun! Once our “work” was done Lisa prepared the sauces to accompany the two different types of pasta we made - the sauces were so good! We enjoyed a lovely dinner on the patio. Our hosts are so warm and generous and made the evening a highlight of our time in Lecce. Thank you Lisa and Fabio!

Our favorite activity in...

Tyler_J, Aug 2025

Our favorite activity in Italy was a cooking class in Lecce, hosted by a lovely and kind couple in their beautiful home. Fabio & Lisa welcomed us warmly into their home and taught us how to make pasta from scratch and paired the dishes we made with wine from the region. What we didn't know was that we would be making a pasta known as maritati—a special type of pasta that combines orecchiette and maccheroncini. The name "maritati" translates to "married," symbolizing the union of these two pasta shapes. This pasta is traditionally served at weddings in Puglia as a wish for prosperity for the couple. Fabio & Lisa did not know we were set to elope in a mere two weeks, but when they told us the history of maritati we shared our news with them & in turn they told us the story of how they met nearly 50 years ago & their secret to a long and happy marriage. We stayed sitting around the table on their patio under their pergola drinking wine, eating panna cotta, and chatting with them about their lives in Puglia and ours in New England well after the pasta had been eaten. The night ended with hugs and a promise to keep in touch. Fabio & Lisa encapsulated Puglia for us. We will have the fond memories of their cooking class & their home for the rest of our lives.

Make pasta & drink wine in Lecce. Travel included!

Oisin_O, May 2025

A unique, authentic and unforgettable experience in Lecce - the heart of Puglia. Lisa and Fabio welcome you into their home with a wonderful and generous spread of local wine, before patiently teaching you the traditional techniques to make orecchiette and maccheroncini al ferretto. Transport from a convenient location in the Lecce Old Town is included - fun and good food is guaranteed!

Oh what a night!!

Amelia_A, May 2025

A very welcoming couple, Fabio and Lisa showed us a wonderful evening filled with delicious appetizers, great wines and a hands on cooking experience!!! We had so much fun eating and laughing! Go hungry!! They have the cutest puppy, Joy!! Don’t miss him!

A charming and experiential pasta workshop in Lecce!

Zohar_Z, Apr 2025

That was an experience I will surely remember for generations! The day I arrived in beautiful Lecce was rainy. In the afternoon, I had just met Lisa and Fabio, who had taken us to their place for the pasta workshop. The place there was so pleasant! throughout the workshop, we had useful and enjoyable conversations with Lisa and Fabio, who guided us perfectly about the traditions and techniques of making the Orecchiette and Maccheroncini pastas. Furthermore, we had a break to eat delicious Pugliese delicacies and drink the great wines of this region. Then, continuing to make pasta till the magnificent dinner at the end was accompanied with a lot of joy, humor, and vibrant atmosphere! Overall, that was a great experience that undoubtedly I am waiting to do again! Lisa and Fabio are so kind, full of compassion, and very creative! So that was a huge honor to learn from them and to share this attractive experience with them and with the other friendly participants in this workshop. So recommended for all!!

Exceptional Cooking Class!

Cindy_W, Mar 2025

What a fabulous experience! Our hosts were warm and personable. They made us feel like we were all old friends together for the evening. The food, from the appetizers to the pasta and sauces we made and the wine were all superb! They accommodated our schedule (had a train to catch) but that didn't affect what a wonderful time we had. If you are in Lecce and have the opportunity, make sure you take this class!

Amazing night of food and friendship!

Kate_M, Mar 2025

We had the most amazing night with Lisa and Fabio! They cooked the most incredible food for us. We learnt how to make two types of pastas and they took such time and patience to make sure we really enjoyed learning the craft. We all sat down for dinner which was lovely - it felt like a big family meal! Fabio served local wine and Lisa cooked beautiful starters and dessert which was all homemade with products from the local area. We would highly recommend!!

A Taste of Puglia

Curt_G, Feb 2025

Lisa and Fabio invited us into their home for an authentic Puglia experience. The food was delicious and the conversation most enjoyable. They are excellent hosts and I recommend this evening to everyone.

The Best Experience - Highly Recommend

Cindy_H, Jan 2025

This was our best experience on our trip. It was obvious that Lisa and Fabio had spent a lot of time preparing for our visit. They were very warm and welcoming and were great teachers in making pasta. The food that they served was amazing!!! We truly enjoyed every moment of our time and highly recommend this cooking class!!!

Unique experience

Pamela_E, Oct 2024

Lovely couple who share their passion for regional food. Great conversation, outstanding food and wine- a special evening to be remembered and treasured.

Authentic Lecce: A Delightful Home Cooking Experience

Svetlana_K, Aug 2024

Dear Lisa and Fabio, It was such a pleasure meeting you and visiting your beautiful home. We really enjoyed the cooking class and can’t wait to try the recipes at home. It was a wonderful experience, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience authentic home-cooked cuisine in Lecce. We had an amazing time and absolutely loved the food! Thanks again for everything!

Unforgettable experience

Anthony_S, Jul 2024

An absolutely unforgettable experience. Lisa and her husband welcomed us into their home with open arms. Out of our entire trip this was the most memorable dinner we had. Besides learning how to create pasta from scratch and eating it after, the conversation and hospitality of Lisa and her husband will be something that we hold forever. We walked in as strangers and left as family.

Wonderful Evening

Joanne_F, Jul 2024

We had the best evening with Lisa and Fabio. They are a generous and wonderful couple who patiently taught us how to make 2 different kinds of pasta. And then we shared a wonderful dinner of wine, aperitif, 2 different kinds of pasta and then dessert. The food and wine were wonderful, but even more wonderful was sharing the experience with Lisa and Fabio. We had lots of laughs and shared stories about our countries and interests. I would highly recommend booking this cooking experience with Lisa and Fabio.

Wonderful, authentic cooking class!

Shelley_D, Jun 2024

Lisa and Fabio are delightful! We came for an authentic cooking experience, but received so much more. From the moment of greeting, Lisa and Fabio are warm and kind. They picked us up at a convenient location, and drove us to their comfortable home where everything had been prepared in advance for our cooking experience. Lisa showed us how to make two shapes of pasta while we all became friends. She had prepared a lovely aperativo table to share while the pasta cooked. We enjoyed dining in the lovely garden where they shared tips for local adventures. We enjoyed every minute! Lisa and Fabio are perfect hosts and encouraging teachers. I highly recommend their class, not only as a cooking experience, but also an opportunity to make wonderful new friends.

The best evening of our great time in Lecce.

Maureen_D, Jun 2024

This was so much more than we expected. Apart from learning a lot about Puglian food and wines we were made to feel like real friends spending an evening together. Wonderful experience with Lisa and Fabio. Great teachers and hosts.

Delightful!

Diana_K, May 2024

My friend, Kathy and I had a wonderful time! Lisa and Fabio were excellent and very patient instructors in teaching us how to make pasta. Their home was so welcoming. They provided us with an over the top antipasti with so many delectable choices that were typical of the Puglia region. Each was paired with different wines. We had a delightful evening meeting new people and talking about their travels. Lisa and Fabio were a lot of fun. They shared information about the area along with how to make several of the dishes they served. Lisa made sure we arrived safely at our B&B. They took photos of us which they will share via email along with a few special recipes. Hopefully, they have my email address as I'm excited to see the photos and receive the recipes! Thanks for a perfect evening! Diana Karwowski

Lecce highlight

Maureen_C, May 2024

An unforgettable evening! Lisa and Fabio are wonderful hosts and cooking teachers. The antipasto course was over the top. If you’re looking for a fun evening with interesting people, good wine, and fantastic, this checks all the boxes. If I come back to Lecce, I will do it again

Traditional pasta making skills with fun

Roger_C, May 2024

We were picked up at Porto Napoli by our two very friendly hots Lisa and Fabio and driven to their home a short distance away. We had coffee with almond milk on ice, a local speciality then rolled up our sleeves. We made orichiette, a local pasta which was great fun. Lisa and Fabio were fun, chatty people who shared their knowledge of traditional pasta preparation along with local information . We then had anti pasta prepared by Lisa with plenty of wine. Delicioso! We made a second shaped pasta and the two sauces were prepared for us so not huge amounts learned but it was so enjoyable to spend an evening with two charming people. They went out of their way to advise on other things we might do. We would say it is a great novice class skill wise but overall a great time was had. Thank you 🙂

Wonderful cooking and conversation in Lecce!

Patty_K, May 2024

We had a wonderful time with Lisa and Fabio! My husband and I were lucky enough to have the evening to ourselves with our hosts. That made for a lot of good conversation and sharing between the four of us. Our hosts easily conversed in English which made up for our lack of Italian speaking. In addition to teaching us to make the pasta, they hosted a full evening with an apperitivo and appetizers, followed by the two pasta courses, and ending with a delicious dessert. This was a highlight of our visit to Puglia! Highly recommend Lisa and Fabio!

An evening meeting strangers and ending feeling like family,

Bonnie_L, Apr 2024

Lisa and Fabio were just fabulous! So gracious and welcoming! The pasta making was fun, but the socializing and conversation was what completed the evening. Lisa’s antipasti and sauces were excellent and fine examples of local tastes. An evening we will always remember with new friends. COOKING, DRINKING and LEARNING about people from another part of the world!!

Amazing Experience

Ofir_L, Apr 2024

We had amazing time with Fabio and Lisa, The workshop was very interesting and we learned a lot. We enjoyed every moment with them. An unforgettable experience, highly recommend.

Fabulous day with Lisa and Fabio!

Kathy_B, Oct 2023

Lisa and Fabio were the most special hosts and teachers. We had a wonderful time learning from them and then enjoying the creations we worked on together. Highly recommend taking this class. Enjoy the time with them! Oh and by the way it was all delicious!!

One of the high points of 3 weeks in southern Italy

Andrew_S, Sep 2023

Lisa and Fabio were wonderful hosts and very patient with those of us not very adept at pasta-making. It was a great atmosphere (cooking indoors and eating outdoors in a nice garden setting) with great appetizers and a variety of Puglian wines served at a generous pace (I've read about other tours that were less bountiful but Fabio topped up our glasses regularly). We also had a tasty dessert served with limoncello, a great way to end the evening. Lisa took care of the pasta sauces but will be sending those recipes and Fabio forwarded a good supply of photos from the evening. We were fortunate to share the experience with 4 others with whom we got along very well and that added to our enjoyment of the evening. Pick up and drop-off points were centrally located and F abio offered to drive us to our hotel if we wished. Would recommend this cooking class/evening very highly.

Perfect

Claire_H, Sep 2023

Thank you Fabio and Lisa for a fantastic evening, we had so much fun! We can highly recommend this cooking experience.

A wonderful Lecce homely cooking experience and dinner

Janene_Y, Sep 2023

A most enjoyable Lecce local experience with wonderful hosts Lisa & Fabio inviting us into their home. We had a wonderful chilled coffee on ice to start with tasty homemade appetizers and wines then onto our pasta making class. We then sat down to dinner alfresco with our pasta and 2 different sauces finishing with a lovey pannacotta dessert.