Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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Siena, Italy

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10+ bookings last month.

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

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Hettie_T ·

Oct 2025

I have done this class several times. When friends come into Siena, I take them there. It is fun, and the food is wonderful. I love the staff there. They are well prepared and it is a great experience.

· Maria_I ·

Oct 2025

This class was well worth the cost - a full meal that was made with simple ingredients yet tasted like the most delicious gourmet meal you have ever tasted and I am an experienced gourmet chef. Great instruction and a very authentic experience.

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Overview

Learn to cook traditional Italian dishes during this Tuscan cooking class in Siena. From homemade pastas to juicy cuts of meat, a professional chef leads you through a combination of family-favorite recipes and time-tested dishes, culminating with a shared meal and excellent wine. This class is held in a professional kitchen and limited to a small group of 15 people or fewer for a more intimate experience.

Cook traditional Italian dishes under the guidance of a professional chef
Transform fresh, local ingredients into a delicious meal
Enjoy your dishes paired with an excellent wine at the end of the class
Small-group tour limited to 15 people or fewer

Sample Menu

Starter

Pappa con il pomodoro

Tuscan bread and tomato soup

Main

Pici with Aglione sauce

A local fresh pasta with a typical sauce.

Main

Arista in porchetta con patate arrosto

Dessert

Typical cakes from Siena

What's Included

Prepare a traditional tuscan menu from starter to dessert!
Fresh hand-made pasta.
After the class dinner is served with what you have prepared!
Group cooking class with a maximum of 15 people
Lella's Cooking School is large and well equipped

Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Scuola di Cucina di Lella - Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena
Via Fontebranda, 69, 53100 Siena SI, Italy
Siena, Via Fontebranda Address: Scuola di Cucina di Lella Via Fontebranda 69 - 53100 SIENA • Tuscany • ITALY

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.4:00 pm

What To Expect

Scuola di Cucina di Lella

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
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transport is wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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

Paul_R

Scuola di Cucina di Lella is a gem!!! From the moment we walked in the door we felt right at home. We were welcomed into this beautiful kitchen by Giulia and chef Francesco with open arms. They explained all that we will be making that evening and we eagerly got right into it. We made Pici (pasta), La Pappa col Pomodoro (soup), Chicken Escalopes, roasted potatoes, and Panna Cotta which all were mouthwatering .... even right now just thinking about them. The step-by-step process was so much fun because they made it fun. Asking for voluntaries I was able to get my mind, body and soul into knowing that we can create anything if you give yourself the space to do so. I was able to share the kitchen with chef Francesco and had so much fun because he made it fun and inviting for all to partake in. Once we got back home to the states my husband and I recreated this meal only 4 days after this class (which was recommended by Giulia after our meal) and had a blast doing so. The Pici is a work in process and will not give up in trying to create this very yummy pasta. The rest of the dishes came out perfectly!! This was our first cooking class ever and now that the bar has been set extremely high it will be difficult to compare others to it because of how perfect everything was. Thank you for making the end of our Italy Tuscany journey a special one to remember!! Ciao!!

Reviews

4.8

based on 339 reviews

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Delicious and Informative Cooking Class

Karon_M, Mar 2026

This was a wonderful cooking class, and one of our best meals in Italy, even though we helped make it! We can't wait to make the recipes again at home.

Must do in Siena

Annemarie_W, Nov 2025

This was a great cooking class. The teacher and English translator were friendly, knowledgeable and made it interesting and it was hands on. We loved every minute of the experience

A Tuscan Gem!!

Paul_R, Oct 2025

Tuscan cooking class

Lee_L, Oct 2025

The instructor Francesco gave a lively and informative class on Tuscan cooking. Our main hands-on activity was making pasta by hand, as well as chopping herbs to use in various dishes. We made a famous Tuscan vegetarian soup, pasta with tomato sauce, roasted potatoes and chicken scaloppini with a panacotta for dessert. Afterwards we aere the meal prepared with our fellow students. It would have been nice to do more of the food preparation ourselves, but the chef was very informative and gave plenty of hints along with the recipes for some authentic Tuscan dishes.

Fantastic every time!

Hettie_T, Oct 2025

Exceptional Meal and Experience!

Maria_I, Oct 2025

Outstanding and fun class and terrific dinner with the food we prepared

Ken_J, Sep 2025

The cooking class is amazing! The chef did an outstanding job of explaining the ingredients and process and demonstrated everything very clearly. Everyone in the class got involved and participated in preparing the meal!

Fun in a Tuscan kitchen

Carla_H, Sep 2025

What an incredible cooking class- first in Italian, then English with lots of group participation. And don’t forget the delicious food!!

Nice Experience

Richard_W, Aug 2025

We participated in some cooking activities but the instructors did most of the cooking and meal preparation to allow us to complete the meal in time. They provided written recipes and pens to take notes. The final meal was excellent.

Incredible experience

Alexandra_S, Aug 2025

My fiancé and l had the most incredible experience at this Tuscan cooking class. From the moment we arrived, Francesco and Giulia made us feel completely welcome. They are not only warm and kind hosts, but also so knowledgeable about the traditions and techniques behind Tuscan cuisine. Every step of the class was hands-on, fun, and full of little tips we’ll definitely take home with us. The dishes we prepared together turned out to be the best food we had during our entire stay in Siena—fresh, flavorful, and made with precision. Sharing the meal at the end with the other couple in the class felt like dining with friends rather than in a class. We left with full hearts (and full stomachs!) and cannot wait to recreate these recipes in our own kitchen. If you’re in Siena, this is an absolute must-do experience.

Best cooking class

Ian_T, Aug 2025

Great fun using cooking class recipes, hands on and a great meal at the end. Would recommend to lovers of fine food

Not What I Anticipated.

Madelyn_Q, Jul 2025

I was so excited to take a cooking class as I am a self-taught cook and wanted to learn more about the art of Tuscan cuisine. However, I honestly was disappointed. The class was in English, which was very helpful when learning the various dishes and techniques. The recipes that were given to take home were extremely parsed down, which meant I needed to take notes. Taking notes was no problem, but I felt like the instructor moved pretty quickly and didn’t allow enough time for notes. Being a novice cook, I had questions throughout the class but the teacher didn’t respond kindly to the questions and either had an air of shock or condescension that I would ask such questions. I also felt singled out by the instructor during the class and almost everything I did was incorrect or needed to be fixed, except for stirring the pot. I came away from the class dispirited. I think this class or at least the instructor for the class is better suited for professional chefs who have the refined skills the instructor is looking for.

Tuscan Cooking class

Thurma_G, Jul 2025

Excellent chef and helper. Our experience was helpful. All was delicious and easy to understand. Highly professional and talented. Made us feel comfortable.

Great Class

Smokey_Y, Jul 2025

I have had cooking classes on several international trips to include a previous to Italy and trips to Morocco and Spain. All were great experiences but this was hands down the best. The food was great but the multi-lingual aspect along with cultural insights made it truly memorable.

Mangia!

Lisa_S, Jun 2025

This was a purely wonderful experience! Chef Francesco was clearly knowledgeable but explained each step of our four-course meal in ways that a cook of any level would understand and be comfortable to do in their own kitchen. He spoke in Italian most of the time to give us the full immersive experience but the lovely interpreter (whose name I can’t recall) ensured that we understood every word - and every technique. I consider myself a very good cook (I own a small business where I cook for customers) but I picked up so many tips on how to improve what I offer my family, friends, and customers. The food we helped make was absolutely delicious - bread soup, hand-rolled pici (yeah that took some practice!), porchetta, and pane cotta. It was great to enjoy it with our classmates and a few bottles of their house wine! I don’t think four hours has ever passed so quickly!

Tuscan delight

Robert_C, Jun 2025

Fun interactive experience. They explained and taught each step with explanations on the process and why it was used or effect on the food. Plus a fabulous meal. Very friendly and comfortable.

Very good instructions,...

Glenn_O, Jun 2025

Very good instructions, lots of fun, prepared 4 dishes. Delicious! Francesco was very informative and patient.

Fun and delicious evening in Siena!

Beth_L, Jun 2025

This was a wonderful way to spend an evening. We learned how to make a very simple but delicious Tuscan dinner, using easily accessible ingredients available at any grocery store. I’m a pretty experienced cook, but picked up a few tips, and my 16 year old son learned a lot. Our hosts were warm and funny, and happy to answer any questions.

Wonderful!!

Josey_H, Jun 2025

Lively and knowledgeable chef and translator. The class was fun, informative, engaging, yummy, and one of the absolute highlights of our trip.

Fun time a must do!!

Robert_K, May 2025

Such a fun experience! My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves. The group of people we were with were very friendly and we all were the best of friends at the end of the evening.

Sienna cooking demonstration

jwuensche, May 2025

Good size class and nice facilities. There was not enough hands on for the class. The hosts did most of the work. It was more of a cooking demonstration and lecture (in two languages) and not necessary. Was to have been in English. Should have let us know that aprons were available for purchase. This class should not have take. Over 4 hours

A Fun Evening

Daniel_K, May 2025

We all enjoyed the class and entire evening. This is a great activity for friends and family to do together.

Great class!

Sandra_S, May 2025

This was so much fun! Loved every minute, except for making the pasta. Very difficult! 😜all the participants were a joy.

Great class

Trish_T, Apr 2025

Wonderful cooking class. Francesco demonstrated then had us participate making each course. Julie was very gracious host/interpreter. Food was amazing. Highly recommend.

Fun for friends and family

Sherry_B, Apr 2025

Don’t arrive hungry because you really do prepare food for about three hours before dinner is ready to eat, but this experience is spectacular! Francesco, the chef was very informative and also entertaining. The only other couple booked that night was a no show, so we had a private lesson. It was great fun for my husband & I, our son and his new wife, and our oldest friends, who have been married for 45 years the same as us! The 4 courses we prepared were delicious, and wine was included with dinner! Don’t hesitate to book this activity. It will be one of your favorite memories from Siena!

Fun Cooking in Siena

Christopher_D, Mar 2025

We enjoyed the experience. The local chef and the English-speaking instructor were very informative and a joy to be around. We had a lot of fun learning about local Sienese cuisine with other travelers from the UK and North America and dining with them afterward. The food tasted wonderful. Highly recommend the experience if one wants to learn more about the local foods.

Chef should change it up, not sell poor Tuscan foods to ignorant Americans

Anshuman_G, Mar 2025

Tomatoes were canned resulting in acid reflux, ingredients not fresh as expected in Italy, wine was poor quality

Response from Host, Mar 2025

We're sorry for you to be in the less than 1% of people that didn't like our cooking class. But that doesn't give you the right to offend our american guests calling them "ignorant", mr. Anshuman Ganguli. Hope to see you again. Namaste

Great learning experience...

Linda_N, Feb 2025

Great learning experience coupled with fun and great food! We learned how to make an authentic Tuscan 4 course meal. Would definitely recommend if your schedule permits.

Authentic Tuscan cooking class

Sue_E, Jan 2025

We absolutely loved this authentic Tuscany cooking class. The chef was fantastic and the food that we ate at the end of the class outstanding.

Fantastic cooking experience

Lonna_R, Dec 2024

This fun, informative class was a trip highlight. We had excellent instructors who showed us how to make Tuscan soup, pick with h an easy and delicious sauce, meat w/shallots, and almond Christmas cookies. Recipes are easy enough to make at home, with simple ingredients. Thanks for a wonderful evening!