Italy · PASTA MAKING CLASSES
Consider this the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 pasta making classes that hold up, each with what it costs, what travellers said afterwards, and the thing to check before you pay.
Make pizza or fresh pasta, plus gelato, at a Tuscan farm above Florence. Wood-fired baking, Chianti, and recipes included.
“Arla, Chris and ludoviccho made the experience wonderful! The view from the farm is amazing and the food was delicious. Has a great time”
Handmade ravioli, tortelli and fettuccine in a historic Rome palazzo, paired with organic Tuscan wine, limoncello and dessert.
“Vary good the pasta was incredible and The guide Marco was amazing”
Learn fresh pasta in a small Florence class by the Arno, then eat tagliatelle, ravioli, and tortelli with Tuscan wine and recipes.
“We LOVED the class. Our Chef/Instructor Camilla was absolutely fantastic! She explained everything so clearly and was very present with everyone in the class to provide "hands on" instruction. Watching her then cook our pasta creations and then allowing us all to eat our hard work was the best part of the class. The wine, dessert and limoncello was the best way to end the evening. Highly recommend this class for a fun evening!”
Hand-make pasta and your own Spritz near Piazza Navona. Small English class, plus bruschetta, wine, tiramisu, and a quick how-to.
“This is a great activity for the family. We went with kids ages 6, 10, 13 and had a great time. Took up a big chunk of the day (much more than I thought) so cost wise it was well worth it. The instructor had a great personality and is great with the kids. The price also includes the meal you make, so a plus. While I still think it’s a great bang for your buck and I recommend as a family activity - don’t expect a great meal lol not because you cooked it, but because the sauces you choose from are all watery and not authentic. The “free”…”
Make Roman pasta from scratch in Frascati, then enjoy DOCG and IGT wine tasting and dinner in a family cellar outside Rome.
“The whole experience was absolutely outstanding. The host was brilliant, really knowledgeable and engaging, especially during the wine tasting and pasta making parts. Getting to make the pasta from scratch and then enjoy it at the end was amazing. The class was shared with other families and couples, which made it even better. It was great getting to know people, hearing about their local interests, and where they were from. Overall, the afternoon was superb. Great value for money and such a fun, authentic experience. I’d highly recommend this to anyone visiting!”
Make Neapolitan ravioli and fettuccine from scratch in a Naples kitchen, with Alfredo and San Marzano sauces, drink, and diploma.
“Pasta making with Luca was fascinating. How simple ingredients turn into pasta is a miracle but ever so easy. All levels of cooking skill catered for. Easy to follow steps and then a delicious lunch we’d all made. Highly recommend”
Make Roman pasta from scratch and taste two Frascati wines in a family cellar, plus a wine cave visit and dinner in Lazio.
“My partner and I had an amazing time with Rosa learning how to make pasta. This is a great option for a couple or group that wants a variety of things. We had a mixture of history, wine tasting and education and finally pasta making. It felt more intimate and authentic than some of the ones in the city center and was an easy train ride! Highly recommend.”
Make fresh fettuccine and ravioli in Trastevere with prosecco, wine, and homemade gelato, taught in English by a chef.
“Such an amazing experience. We had so much fun. If you have the chance book it! It was GREAT!”
Hands-on Florence pasta class near Ponte Vecchio: make ravioli, tortelli and fettuccine, then dine with organic wine, limoncello and dessert.
“I recently visited Pastamania in Florence and had a wonderful experience. The pasta was freshly made, perfectly cooked, and full of flavour, you can really taste the quality. The staff was warm and welcoming, which made the visit even more enjoyable. Pastamania is an excellent choice for anyone looking for fresh, authentic pasta at a fair price. Highly recommended if you’re in Florence!”
Rome pasta making class with Chef Riccardo. Make hand-made ravioli and fettuccine, Roman sauces, with wine and coffee.
“Fantastic and fun. Everyone, about 12 people, took friendly humorous, entertaining direction from a real chef in making 3 types of pasta with 3 different sauces. Wonderful easy experience that you could take home and enjoy for the rest of your life”
Tuscany day trip from Florence, vineyard walk, organic wine tasting, hands-on pasta class with lunch or dinner, plus limoncello.
“The location was breathtaking, and our hosts were phenomenal!”
Florence hands-on pasta class with seasonal Tuscan fillings, bruschetta and wine. Make ravioli and tagliatelle, then eat your feast.
“Great pasta class! Would highly recommend. The small group was perfect. We laughed and learned a lot. Chef was fun! Dinner and wine after was so relaxing and food amazing.”
Naples small-group pasta class: make fettuccine and ravioli with Neapolitan grandma recipes, then eat with fior di latte and limoncello.
“Fantastic excursion 15 taxi from port. Anthony was great!! Very interactive and kid friendly. Extremely clean kitchen”
Small-group Trastevere pasta class plus food tasting, porchetta, wine, and organic gelato. Make ravioli and fettuccine in 3 hours.
“We had a wonderful time. My husband and I have been on a lot of food tours and this one was definitely the best. Arianna was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable, warm and just charming. The highlight was the pasta making session. My husband, who doesn’t even boil water, can’t wait to get home and make some pasta with me. Arianna also gave us some great recommendations for bars and restaurants near our hotel and they were great.”
Make orecchiette and sagne in Lecce's 1400s courtyard, then eat your pasta with wine. 2.5 hours, $68.
“We enjoyed being part of making our pasta. Group experience, lots of laughs. Authenticity. Leader was able to communicate very clearly in English.”
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