Italy · PASTA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 pasta workshops worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Make three fresh pastas in Florence’s 1200s medieval tower, then eat your work with Tuscan wine in this lively three-hour class.
“Such fun, the best thing we did as a family and skill for future. I took my two teenage daughters they loved it, the atmosphere was great shouting “yes chef” having a laugh. Loving the wine. Highly recommended and so cheap too!”
Learn pizza, pasta, focaccia, and gelato at a Tuscan farm with a chef, wine, views, and round-trip transport from Florence.
“Very well organized. Lots of fun. Food was delicious. Staff were attentive and helpful. Highly enjoyed it”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in central Florence, then enjoy your meal with wine, coffee, or limoncello in a local restaurant.
“We had a delightful experience in Clive’s cooking class with our family of four. It was a memorable day as we learned to make ravioli, tagliatelle, and tiramisu. Clive was incredibly patient with us, as we were complete beginners in cooking. He made the class engaging and enjoyable, especially for our 16 and 18-year-olds. We ended up making some fantastic food that we thoroughly enjoyed afterward. I highly recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting Florence.”
Make three fresh pastas in a medieval Florence tower, enjoy Tuscan wine, and share a lively three-hour cooking class near the Duomo.
“Had a great experience with Nico - very easy to follow cooking class and he was super friendly. Plus accomodating for my friend who is vegetarian. Would definitely recommend, thank you!”
Make pasta and tiramisu near the Vatican with a local chef, flowing wine, and a fun small-group meal for $41.
“From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and so much fun. Learning to make fresh pasta from scratch was such an incredible experience. And making tiramisu the traditional way was the sweetest ending (literally!). We laughed, learned so much, and enjoyed every bite of what we created. It wasn’t just a class, it was a memory we’ll always cherish. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Italy who wants a true hands-on culinary experience! 🍝🍰”
Make three fresh pasta types in central Rome, then enjoy wine, dessert, and limoncello in historic Palazzo Grazioli.
“Loved this experience. Was super fun and Olga was amazing!! She made sure our experience was nothing but perfect. 10/10 would do again!!”
Learn three fresh pastas beside Florence’s Arno, then eat your work with Tuscan wine in this friendly three-hour class.
“The pasta making experience was a great evening, with good pasta that we made ourselves! Was nice to meet other travelers and to learn how to make pasta, something we can now do at home ourselves. I would do it again and would recommend it to others.”
Make fettuccine with a chef at Piazza Navona, then enjoy bruschetta, a drink, and your pasta with a choice of Italian sauce.
“Marcello was great at teaching how to make pasta. Definitely worth the money!”
Make fresh pasta and three Italian spritzes in a lively three-hour Rome cooking class with an English-speaking chef and mixologist.
“I had the most amazing time. All of our hosts were phenomenal both Benjamin and Giovanna were absolutely amazing so welcoming, heart warming and I celebrated my birthday with them and made it the most amazing 21st 🥰 I highly recommend 🥰🥰🥰”
Make fresh fettuccine and tiramisu near Piazza Navona in Rome, with wine, limoncello, friendly chefs, and dinner included.
“The food was good and the instructor was clear. However, the tables are very low. I'm 5'7" and had to hunch over the entire class. Taller people struggled even more. Saw a cockroach on my way back from the bathroom.”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in Florence, then enjoy your meal with wine, coffee, and limoncello in a small group class.
“I highly recommend doing a cooking class. Our guide was engaging, funny and friendly and the whole experience allowed us to make new friends. The cooking class was one of the highlights of my whole trip.”
Make pasta, ravioli, and tiramisu in Rome with an Italian chef, wine, and dinner included in this friendly three-hour cooking class.
“The experience was amazing the chef was super friendly, and the over all vibe and the food is beyond perfect. Thanks chef ❤️Mersad”
Make fresh fettuccine, carbonara, and three Italian spritzes in a lively small-group class near Rome’s Colosseum.
“Sunny was the BEST and this experience was so so fun. We had the spritzes, we made the pasta, and we didn’t get kicked out when my husband messed up his pasta (probably should have). The food was delicious and the music was so fun! One of my favorite things we did in Rome.”
Make Spritz, fresh fettuccine, and maltagliati near Piazza Navona, then enjoy your meal with wine, tiramisu, and new friends.
“Tiziana was a great host and we had a great time! The restaurant was very nice and we'll have to go back!”
Review of La Maddalena boat tour from Palau with swimming stops, seafood pasta, island time, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Very good way to go to the islands and we have free time in each stop. I recommend!”
Pick a ruin, a gallery, a kitchen or a boat.
