Trieste: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class with Mamma
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Trieste, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the secrets to preparing two of Italy’s crowd-pleasing classics like a pro with this hands-on lesson led by a passionate home cook. Roll up your sleeves and get to work making two types of fresh pasta plus authentic tiramisù from scratch under the guidance of your host and instructor. End your lesson by sampling your handiwork over a final tasting paired with area wines.
- Hone your kitchen skills with tips and techniques from a home cook
- Learn how to roll and shape two types of fresh pasta and assemble tiramisù
- Begin the class with Prosecco and snacks and end with an informal tasting
- A small-group experience for personalized attention during the lesson
Sample Menu
Starter
Prosecco and nibbles
Enjoy an Italian-style aperitivo at the start of the class, just like in a typical Italian home.
Main
Seasonal handmade pasta
Filled or flavored according to the season, cooked and dressed with a simple, flavorful sauce
Dessert
Tiramisù
Creamy, layered coffee dessert, prepared from scratch
What's Included
- Beverages (water, wines and coffee)
- Italian Aperitivo: prosecco and nibbles
- Pasta (2 iconic pasta types: one stuffed + one fresh pasta) and Tiramisu-making Class
- Tasting of the 2 pasta recipes and tiramisu
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Trieste, Province of Trieste, Italy
This experience will be held in one of our Cesarina homes and, for privacy reasons, 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
Holly_E
Rita was a gracious host, extremely friendly & made the whole experience memorable. I booked last minute while waiting for my flight to take off & didn’t put in our preferences. She had made two appetizers out of mackerel and cod & when I told her that I didn’t really care for fish but would absolutely try it, she whipped up some bruschetta as well. My daughter and I had a wonderful time getting to know Rita and learning how to make pasta and tiramisu. I highly recommend this experience.
Reviews
4.5
based on 38 reviews
Monica_M, Feb 2026
One of a kind experience. My husband and I were the only people in the glass. I was on cloud 9 for getting to make pasta in Italy. We even found a kitchen store so I could bring home a new ravioli cutter! I’m still in heaven and will be talking about it for some time.
Barbara_F, Oct 2025
This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience being in a local kitchen and spending time with someone who is passionate about what they ate teaching you
BrianAndrea_S, Sep 2025
The cooking class was super, but the logistics to attend was dismal. There was no representation at the meeting place, and we were 30 minutes late for the failure.
Kathy_G, Sep 2025
Purely authentic Italian experience! Rita is lovely and such fun - and a wonderful hostess! We had the best time!
Holly_E, Jul 2025
Rita was a gracious host, extremely friendly & made the whole experience memorable. I booked last minute while waiting for my flight to take off & didn’t put in our preferences. She had made two appetizers out of mackerel and cod & when I told her that I didn’t really care for fish but would absolutely try it, she whipped up some bruschetta as well. My daughter and I had a wonderful time getting to know Rita and learning how to make pasta and tiramisu. I highly recommend this experience.
Barbara_L, Jul 2025
After Giovanni explained and demonstrated how to make tiramisu, ravioli, and spaghetti, he gave us the opportunity to try making each. He was patient and thoughtful. We were greeted with prosecco and snacks. His home has interesting antique art and some very modern furnishings. We worked in his kitchen and ate the food that we prepared in his dining room. It was a very hot day but his home has air conditioning and we were very comfortable.The food was delicious and there was a lot more food than we could eat. He offered wine with the food and limoncello afterwards. The experience was excellent and we highly recommend it
Patricia_R, Oct 2024
Four couples traveling together and found this fun class to do while docked in Trieste! We had no trouble finding Giovanni's home and he was ready on our arrival. He had a table full of antipasto with plenty of wine and water available. We then got busy making the tiramisu, as it needed to go in the fridge for at least an hour. Making pasta from scratch is a long process but Giovanni kept it fun and gave everyone a chance to participate. He had made some of the pasta ahead or we would have been there a very long time! We made two kinds of pasta and once everything was made, it was time to eat! Lunch was delicious and there was so much food and wine, we were very full as we walked back to our ship! Giovanni's is very warm and welcoming and we felt like we were good friends spending time together in the kitchen. While Giovanni does not speak English (and we do not speak Italian), he is a pro with Google Translate and there was never a time we did not understand each other. We highly recommend you take this pasta class when in Trieste. Tell Giovanni we said "Buongiorno"!
Susan_J, Sep 2024
We learned to cook pasta and tiramisu. I really think when we are home we’re going to be able to cook this for our own families! Giovanni was the best teacher and invited us into his home and made us feel like family.
Barbara_C, Aug 2024
What a fabulous time we had. Giovanni and his wife were so warm and welcoming. We all got to make pasta and tirmasu and then feasted on it all. It was the best pasta I’ve ever had. Thank you Giovanni !
Susan_M, Jul 2024
We loved the warm welcome that Giovanie gave us. Our class was so much fun and the pasta and Tirimasu was out of this world. My husband can't wait to buy a pasta maker machine.
Kay_F, Jul 2024
The experience exceeded all of our expectations. It was spotless, authentic, hands on and welcoming. And the meal we shared at the end was really delicious. Being in an Italian’s home made it feel an extra level of special
Amy_H, May 2024
Rita is AMAZING! She’s patient (we got terribly lost thanks to a gps issue, probably my fault), kind, funny, a cook book author, and welcomed us into her beautiful home.
Melinda_S, Jun 2023
It was both fun and delicious! Local ingredients and regional wine made it especially delightful. Would definitely recommend.
Larry_O, Sep 2022
What a wonderfully authentic experience . Giovanni and his wife were so welcoming and while they spoke no English we were able to really enjoy the experience . The pasta and tiramisu were spectacular
David_T, Jul 2022
We didn’t know what to expect but ended up being greated by great hosts and enjoyed the experience from begining to end. We learned a lot and laughed a lot! Highly recommend and we will definately do it again!!!
Edwin_B, May 2022
We had the most wonderful time with our hosts. We learned the tiramisu and pasta recipes which we then enjoyed with our group. We enjoyed the various prosecco and wines included with this experience. Our hosts felt that using a translation app would help, and it turned into a great time to get the work and history background of our hosts which enhanced our experience and made this a truly fun learning experience. We were so happy to have had this wonderful time to be in a home and learn the art of Italian preparation and cooking and meal experience. Our group of six would highly recommend this dinner experience. Thank you! A
MaraJos_M, Jan 2025
Preparar pasta con la receta de la nona de Giovanni es una gran experiencia. Hicimos el tiramisú más rico del mundo.
Tanja_W, Apr 2023
Giovanni und seine Frau sind sehr nette Gastgeber. Leider hat nicht jeder seinen eigenen Arbeitsplatz (waren nur zu dritt) um Pasta herzustellen- so wie es auf den Bildern von Cesarine gezeigt wird. Es gibt nur ein großes Nudelbrett, Giovanni zeigt vor und dann kann man beim Kneten, Füllen, Schneiden, Walzen,…helfen. Auch das Tiramisu bereitet Giovanni alleine zu. Es ist also eher ein Schaukurs mit anschließendem Essen - man sollte nur keine falschen Erwartungen haben. Die Pasta und das Tiramisu schmeckten natürlich hervorragend und man kann Prosecco und Wein trinken so viel man möchte, abschließend gibt es auch noch Limoncello. Alles in allem war es ein toller interessanter Abend.
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