Florence · 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.
In a medieval tower near Brunelleschi’s Dome, chef instructors such as Andrea, Victoria, Antonio, and Valentino guide you through ravioli, tortelli, pappardelle, and sauces. You cook, eat everything, and pair it with Tuscan wine or soft drinks during this lively three-hour Florence class.
“Awesome experience. Antonio was a great guide and chef!”
Leave central Florence for a hilltop Tuscan estate, where chefs such as Chris, Carmela, Davide, and Tiziano guide you through handmade pasta or wood-fired pizza, sauces, and gelato. You will eat what you make with wine or beer, then return by bus with recipes and a cooking diploma.
“This was the most fun we had in Florence. An opportunity to talk to people and make friends, if you want, or just stick with your group. We did the gelato and pizza making and both came out delicious. The chefs were hilarious. And all the wine you could want!”
Spend three hours in a Florence restaurant making fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch. Hosts such as Alessandro, Amber, Clive, and Narghess guide beginners through the work, then serve your meal with wine, coffee, or limoncello.
“Our guide Amber was incredible. She was humorous and made the class super enjoyable. Would highly recommend!”
In central Florence, your chef guides you through ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle from flour to dinner inside a 13th-century tower near the Duomo. The three-hour class suits beginners, vegetarians, families, couples, and solo visitors, with Tuscan wine, soft drinks, and all equipment included.
“This was a fun and awesome experience, especially for the price! The chef was very engaging and helpful. You get put in a room with a lot of people so if you’re looking for a more intimate experience, this isn’t it, but if you’re down to have fun with other people and get to know them, then it’s great.”
Meet your English-speaking chef near the Arno and learn three pasta styles in a group of up to 12. You will shape fettuccine or tagliatelle, ravioli, and tortelli, then eat your work with Tuscan wine, dessert, and printed recipes.
“very good tourist guide excellent route we learned a lot about Rome History and the families of the citu and how they infloated to history”
Spend about three hours making fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu in a Florence restaurant. Instructors such as Alessandro, Ambar, Clive, Jacob, and Katarina lead hands-on classes, followed by your meal with wine, coffee, and limoncello.
“This was an AMAZING experience, and Katarina was incredible! My husband and I are so glad we booked this! Highly, highly recommend :)”
Spend three hands-on hours in central Florence making fettuccine, ravioli, gnocchi, three sauces, and an Italian dessert. A multilingual chef guides each step, then you sit down to eat with unlimited Tuscan wine. Some options add a Florence street-food tour featuring trippa or lampredotto.
“The chef was amazing!! We were able to learn how to cook and also got to eat so much!! So worth the money! Me and my sisters had such an awesome time, great group of people!!”
Meet chefs such as Jon, Roberta, Federico, or David at Towns of Italy Cooking School for a hands-on pasta class and gelato demonstration. Premium bookings add a Central Market visit, tastings, ragù, pesto, and tiramisu.
“This class was so fun! The food was amazing! I would definitely do it again!”
In a historic palace near Ponte Vecchio, an English-speaking chef guides you through fresh egg pasta, ravioli, tortelli, and fettuccine. You cook and share your creations with Tuscan wine, dessert, and limoncello. Teachers such as Camilla, Giacomo, Sarno, and Lucrezia are known for keeping beginners involved.
“This was a fantastic experience. The whole family loved our cook who guided us and everyone was included and involved. Amazing pasta meal and an incredible experience.”
In central Florence, a Michelin-trained chef guides you through tortelli, tagliatelle, and ravioli, plus three sauces. You work by hand, learn practical kitchen tricks, then sit down to eat the meal with unlimited wine. Classes run about three hours, welcome all skill levels, and offer vegetarian choices.
“This was an amazing experience. Simona was fantastic. We had so much fun. There was 9 of us from age 20-80. We all had a great time and learned so much. The pasta we made was delicious. We made 3 types and 3 sauces. And rhe wine was also excellent. I highly recommend.”
Travel 45 minutes from Florence to a family farm in Fucecchio with guides such as Christina, Naomi, and Romina. Walk the vineyards and botanical garden, taste five organic wines with snacks, then make ravioli or tortelli and eat together at a long table.
“We had an amazing time! Our host was, I think her name was Erika, was super friendly and pleasant.”
At Chef Vary’s Florence kitchen, you’ll make pasta, sauces, and bruschetta from scratch with a chef such as Giulio, Vary, Irene, or Roberto. The group chooses seasonal dishes, then eats the meal with wine. The class is limited to 12 and requires at least two people per booking.
“I've taken cooking classes in many other countries, and I've always enjoyed the experience. Perhaps he was having a particularly bad day, but this chef seemed much more interested in proving that he was more capable than we were. He was demanding, condescending, and generally treated us in a way that made it clear that he didn't think this activity was worth his time. We didn't intend to interview to be one of his line cooks, and so we're surprised to be treated with so little respect. I would not recommend this experience.”
Meet at Cucineria La Mattonaia in central Florence for a hands-on class led by chefs such as Giulia, David, Gui, or Alain. Make pasta and tiramisù from scratch, enjoy Tuscan appetizers and unlimited wine, and choose a morning class with Sant’Ambrogio Market.
“David was fantastic - explained everything and answered questions as we went. Perfect hands on event - Thank you”
At Towns of Italy in Florence, you’ll make filled pasta and tagliatelle, enjoy seasonal sauces, and watch a chef prepare gelato. English-speaking instructors such as John, Roberta, Lisa, Alice, and Victoria lead different sessions, so expect a warm, practical class with wine, recipes, and a certificate.
“This was an amazing experience! 10/10 recommend. The food we made was delicious. This was a really special way for my husband and I to spend our honey moon!”
Meet Francy, Luisa, or Gaia for a hands-on pasta class in a 16th-century villa above Florence. You’ll make ravioli, chitarra pasta, gnocchi, and sauces, then eat with wine and local starters. Morning and evening sessions run about 3 hours 15 minutes.
“This was our favorite experience that we booked. The hosts both made us feel like family. We were able to have a very small group of people to make pasta with which was really nice. Lots of fun, lots of laughs. Would highly recommend this to anyone coming to Florence! The views from the home were incredible. Very easy to follow their directions and we made incredible dishes that rival anything we have paid for in a restaurant.”
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