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The 15 Best Italian Cooking Classes

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Pasta, pizza and tiramisu, taught where they belong. The 15 below span Rome, Florence, Bologna and the Amalfi lemon terraces, priced and honest about how much of the class is hands in the dough.

Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence - What you actually cook during the class
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Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

1.Cooking Class and Lunch at a Tuscan Farmhouse with Local Market Tour from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,831 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Start in Florence with guide Luca at the San Lorenzo market, then ride to a Tuscan farmhouse for hands-on pasta, bruschetta, roast pork, potatoes, and tiramisu. Erika and other chefs lead the cooking, with wine, recipes, a diploma, and countryside views included.

“Fabulous tour - the introduction to the market was great and we will go back - and Luca was so fun and engaging that it was impossible not to laugh and enjoy. The cooking was interesting - simple foods and recipes demystified. One of the best tours we’ve done.”

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Naples: Neapolitan Pizza and Tiramisù Making Class - Tiramisù starts the cooking
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Naples: Neapolitan Pizza and Tiramisù Making Class

2.Naples: Neapolitan Pizza and Tiramisù Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 839 reviews · 2 hours · from $71

At San Carlo 17 in central Naples, you’ll make tiramisù, mix pizza dough from scratch, prepare tomato sauce, and bake your own Margherita. English-speaking instructors such as Alessia, Manuela, Matilda, and Emmanuella lead the class, followed by pizza, wine, coffee, and a view toward Castel Nuovo.

“This was the perfect way to end our day in Naples. Our pizza teacher was very engaging & shared the secrets of making Neopolitan pizza! Not only did we get an entire pizza but they gave us a glass of wine & dessert!”

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Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence - From the city center to the cooking school
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Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence

3.Tuscan Cooking Class and Dinner in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 732 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Meet in central Florence for a four-hour English-language cooking class led by a local chef. Prepare four shared courses, often pasta, chicken, gnocchi, or tiramisu, then sit down with Tuscan wine. Chefs such as Naomi, Caterina, Greta, and Stefano have led past classes.

“Excellent hands on class. Made a 4 course meal that we got to enjoy at the end. The instructor was knowledgeable and helpful. Ideal activity for a solo traveller. I will definitely make the pasta at home. Thank you!”

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Rome Pasta Making Class with Italian Sauces and Wine Included - Roman sauces are more than an afterthought
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Rome Pasta Making Class with Italian Sauces and Wine Included

4.Rome Pasta Making Class with Italian Sauces and Wine Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet Chef Riccardo, William, Leo, or another member of the team for a three-hour, English-language class near Gianicolense. You will make pasta from scratch, prepare Roman sauces, eat what you cook with wine, and receive practical tips for recreating it at home.

“Such a great experience! We would definitely recommend. We ended up having our own private class since there were 6 of us. The food was fantastic and we learned new techniques. We will definitely be making this pasta at home.”

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Tuscan Cooking Class - What you actually cook during the three hours
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Tuscan Cooking Class

5.Tuscan Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 584 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $157

Join Fulvio or Katia at Agriturismo Il Vicario near San Gimignano for a hands-on Tuscan cooking class. You’ll make bruschetta, fresh pici or tagliatelle, sauces, and a meat or vegetarian course, then sit down to a five- or six-course meal with local wine. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly menus are available by request.

“This was a fantastic experience! Fulvio was so kind and welcoming! My kids loved learning how to cook from him and he was so engaging and patient with our 7 year old. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who likes good food! You should book this now. Don’t hesitate!!”

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Milan: Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine - Fresh pasta, flour, and the lessons you take home
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Milan: Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine

6.Milan: Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 509 reviews · 3 hours · from $80

Spend three hands-on hours at Chef and the City in Milan with Ilaria and her team. Make three Italian dishes, including fresh pasta, bruschetta, gnocchi, or dessert, then sit down with wine to eat what you prepared. Recipes are included for your kitchen at home.

“Great class! We made an appetizer, pasta, and dessert. The chef was so kind and a wonderful teacher.”

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Florence: Cooking Class at a Tuscan Farm & Local Market Tour - The short ride into rural Tuscany
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Florence: Cooking Class at a Tuscan Farm & Local Market Tour

7.Florence: Cooking Class at a Tuscan Farm & Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 354 reviews · 6 hours · from $94

Meet your guide at Santa Maria Novella, shop for ingredients at Mercato Centrale, then ride to a Tuscan farmhouse for fresh pasta, ragù, bruschetta, roast pork, and tiramisù. Guides such as Luca and Erika keep the six-hour class lively, practical, and social.

“An excellent day Luca was AMAZING- the food we cooked was sensational. Would recommend to any traveler.”

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Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena - The hands-on question: class or demonstration?
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Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena

8.Tuscan Cooking Class in Central Siena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $157

At Scuola di Cucina di Lella, Chef Francesco teaches an English-language class in Tuscan cooking. You will prepare fresh pasta, several traditional dishes, and dessert, then eat the meal with a quarter-liter of Tuscan IGT wine. The class lasts about four hours and holds no more than 15 people.

“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…”

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Florence: Tuscan cooking class with handmade pasta and wine - From flour and eggs to workable dough
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Florence: Tuscan cooking class with handmade pasta and wine

9.Florence: Tuscan cooking class with handmade pasta and wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 316 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

Learn fresh pasta from scratch with an English-speaking chef at Cooking Class Signoria, between Piazza della Signoria and Santa Croce. You may make ravioli, tortelli, pappardelle, and sometimes tiramisu, then eat your work with Tuscan wine. The class suits beginners and lasts three hours.

“Me and my daughter spent a fantastic time! The chef was very kind and patient, and paid attention to everyone in the group. It was very fun to be behind the scenes of a real Florentine restaurant, making pasta and tiramisu. Absolutely recommend!!! Thank you 🙏”

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Hands on Italian Cooking Classes - Learning pasta, sauces, and Umbrian technique
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Hands on Italian Cooking Classes

10.Hands on Italian Cooking Classes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 313 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169

At Farmhouse La Volpe E L’Uva near Perugia, Raffaella leads a hands-on English-language class in traditional Umbrian cooking. You’ll make pasta, a main course, dessert, and more from local ingredients, then eat the four-course meal with estate wine. An apron, recipes, and certificate are included.

“We absolutely loved this class! It was certainly something we were very glad we had booked. It was a joy to be taught such a range of tips and techniques by Rafaella who has a wealth of experience. She is an excellent teacher! She catered brilliantly to my dietary needs which was much appreciated. Certainly a must-book as it was well worth it!”

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Rome Small Group Pasta Making Class with Wine and Italian Chef - Spritz, Roman chips, and a proper start
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Rome Small Group Pasta Making Class with Wine and Italian Chef

11.Rome Small Group Pasta Making Class with Wine and Italian Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $64

At PummaRe’ on Via Andrea Doria, near the Vatican Museums, you’ll make fresh fettuccine from scratch with an Italian chef. The two-hour class includes a Spritz, Roman cheese-topped chips, your pasta meal, a second drink, water, and a recipe cookbook.

“The class was fun and informative, learned to make homemade pasta without alot of tools. It was nice to see the pasta come to life.”

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Sicilian Cooking Class - What might appear on your Sicilian menu
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Sicilian Cooking Class

12.Sicilian Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Meet Chef Michael near Porta Carini, shop for seasonal ingredients at Palermo’s Capo Market, and prepare a four-course Sicilian meal in an air-conditioned cooking studio. Expect hands-on work, clear English instruction, local wine, coffee, homemade liqueurs, and a group of no more than eight.

“Michael & Elena are wonderfull. Since the beginning. Buy the ingredients in the market, every place we have an explanation full of culture of Sicilia. Beyond the delicious meal, each tip during class permits us to learn some secrets of Sicilian art of cooking. Thank you so much”

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Learn to Cook Italian Recipes with an Italian Chef - Arriving at Via Laura Ciceri Visconti
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Learn to Cook Italian Recipes with an Italian Chef

13.Learn to Cook Italian Recipes with an Italian Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82

Spend about three hours at Chef and the City in Milan, cooking a surprise Italian menu with Chef Ilaria or another member of her team. Make an appetizer, fresh pasta or dumplings, and dessert from scratch, then enjoy the meal with Italian wine and take home the recipes.

“Great bang for your buck! One of our party has a gluten allergy they were able to accommodate. The food we made was great and we got to learn about Italian culture. There were enough breaks and hydration opportunities so we weren’t tired.”

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Hands-On Italian Cooking Class with Local Sorrento Chef - Patient instruction from Sarah, Rafaella, Rita, and Luisa
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Hands-On Italian Cooking Class with Local Sorrento Chef

14.Hands-On Italian Cooking Class with Local Sorrento Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $193

At Bella Sorrento Cooking School, Rita, Luisa, Sarah, and Rafaella guide you through a three-hour, small-group class in a family kitchen. Pick seasonal garden produce, make pasta, ravioli, gnocchi, meatballs, and dessert, then sit down to eat with wine, coffee, and limoncello.

“Our instructors were excellent in their methods, professionalism and enthusiasm. The food was bellissimo! Would recommend to anyone.”

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Verona: Italian Cooking Class with Pasta, Risotto and Tiramisù - Meeting at Via Teatro Ristori and reaching the kitchen
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Verona: Italian Cooking Class with Pasta, Risotto and Tiramisù

15.Verona: Italian Cooking Class with Pasta, Risotto and Tiramisù

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Meet your English-speaking chef near Via Teatro Ristori and walk to a central Verona cooking school. In a small group of up to 12, you’ll make fresh pasta, risotto, and tiramisu from scratch, then eat your meal with wine and take home the recipes.

“Learned something new, met some charming people and had a relaxing traditional Italian lunch. The young lady instructors were excellent, local, friendly and well informed. Genuinely one of life’s better days!”

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