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The 15 Pasta Workshops in Italy That Earn Their Price

81 tours  ·  from $21 a head

Good pasta workshops fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine - From flour to three fresh pasta shapes
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Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

1.Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10,285 reviews · 3 hours · from $21Our pick

In a 3-hour English-language class near Brunelleschi’s Dome, a chef such as Andrea, Victoria, Antonio, or Valentino guides you from flour to ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle. You cook sauces, eat what you make, and enjoy Tuscan wine or unlimited soft drinks inside a medieval tower linked to Dante’s family.

“This was really great activity with my son! We made (and ate) three different kinds of pasta. The chef/teacher, a young man called Valentino, was very pleasant and helpful. Everyone in our class (ranging from young children to middle-aged adults) had a great time.”

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Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm - Focaccia, Chianti, and the first taste of the estate
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Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm

2.Florence Pizza or Pasta Class with Gelato Making at a Tuscan Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,801 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145Top rated

Ride from central Florence to a private Tuscan estate, then make pasta or pizza, wood-fired focaccia, and creamy gelato with chefs such as Chris, Carmela, Davide, or Tiziano. You’ll eat a three-course meal, drink wine or beer, and take home the recipes.

“We had so much fun on this experience! Ado was a fantastic guide every step of the way. We especially had fun making pasta with Carmella, it was so engaging and fun. The food was delicious too!”

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Florence: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine - Learning two pasta styles, not just one
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Florence: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

3.Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,708 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Spend three hours in central Florence learning fresh pasta and tiramisu with an English-speaking chef such as Alessandro, Amber, Clive, or Narghess. You will cook, eat your own meal, drink wine, and take home recipes. Vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary options are available with advance notice.

“Our chef instructor, Narghess, was great. She was funny, friendly and very patient. Her English was exceptional and she knew many humorous American idioms. She kept us in stitches. She also was very generous with the libations during our pasta prep. After we made two types of pasta, we retired to a table in the adjacent restaurant. Here our pasta was cooked and topped with delicious sauces appropriate to each dish. We also enjoyed red and white wine with our dinner. Everyone left full and content.”

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Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine - From flour to three fresh pasta shapes
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Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

4.Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,413 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours making ravioli, tortelli, and pappardelle from scratch in a medieval tower near Brunelleschi’s Dome. A professional chef, including instructors such as Lorenzo, Antonio, Valentino, or David, guides each step while you enjoy Tuscan wine, soft drinks, and the meal you prepare.

“Amazing experience! António was top notch . Can’t wait to try these recipes at home ! Highly recommend”

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Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine by the Vatican - Making pasta from scratch, one step at a time
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Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine by the Vatican

5.Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine by the Vatican

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,852 reviews · 2.5 - 3.5 hours · from $41

Join an English-speaking chef near Vatican City for a hands-on class in fresh pasta and traditional tiramisu. You will cook in a locally loved restaurant, enjoy your meal with free-flowing wine, Prosecco, or soft drinks, and take home the recipes. Instructors may include Cid, Carlos, Irene, or Patrik.

“Absolutely loved it! It was fun, friendly and I laughed so much - would definitely do this again, great value for money”

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Rome: Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert - Rolling dough and shaping three pasta types
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Rome: Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert

6.Pasta Making Class with Wine, Limoncello, and Dessert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,177 reviews · 3 hours · from $48

At Pastamania in Palazzo Grazioli, an English-speaking chef such as Olga, Giorgio, Christian, or Fabrizio guides you through three fresh pasta shapes. You roll, fill, cook, and eat your work with organic Tuscan wine, dessert, and limoncello. The small group is capped at 10, and recipe booklets go home with you.

“we enjoyed the whole experience, from the pasta making, learning about sauces, having dinner of our fresh pasta together and the chat with our host and everyone else. I couldn't fault this experience.”

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Pastamania - Florence Pasta Making Class - What you actually cook, and what is prepared ahead
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Pastamania – Florence Pasta Making Class

7.Pastamania – Florence Pasta Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,050 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

At Pastamania in central Florence, an English-speaking chef guides you through fettuccine, ravioli, and tortelli. You will shape fresh pasta, sit down to eat it with Tuscan wine, and take home printed recipes. Classes last about three hours, welcome up to 12 people, and meet at Lungarno Guicciardini 17r.

“Wonderful host and great presentation. Camilla was our Chef and teacher—couldn’t have a better instructor!!”

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Rome: Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome's City Center - What happens during the two-hour class
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Rome: Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome’s City Center

8.Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome’s City Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,414 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

At Ristorante Tucci on Piazza Navona, an English-speaking chef such as Luca, Enea, Sara, or Simone guides you through making fresh fettuccine. The restaurant prepares your chosen sauce, then serves your pasta with bruschetta and a drink. Allow two hours. Vegetarian options are available, but not vegan or gluten-free.

“This was an absolutely brilliant class! We had an absolute blast! We didn’t realise how easy it would be to make the fettuccine! The couple we did the clsss were was awesome! We all loved it and had dinner together after! We got drinks, a starter, our pasta and a shot at the end! Was well worth the money. Definitely recommend”

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Rome: Traditional Pasta with Cocktails Cooking Class - Making three classic Italian spritzes
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Rome: Traditional Pasta with Cocktails Cooking Class

9.Traditional Pasta with Cocktails Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,374 reviews · from $100

Learn to make fresh pasta and a classic Roman sauce while preparing Aperol, Hugo, and limoncello spritzes. English-speaking hosts such as Angela, Benjamin, Laura, and Giovanna lead small classes of up to 14 people. You will eat your pasta, drink your cocktails, and take the recipes home.

“Absolutely loved the pasta making and spritz class with Angela! She was fun, engaging, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and hands-on. We learned how to make fresh pasta from scratch and enjoyed delicious spritzes along the way. Highly recommend for a memorable and tasty time!”

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Learn to Make Pasta & Tiramisu with Wine and Limoncello Included - Starting with tiramisu
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Learn to Make Pasta & Tiramisu with Wine and Limoncello Included

10.Learn to Make Pasta & Tiramisu with Wine and Limoncello Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,345 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Learn to make fresh fettuccine and tiramisu in a restaurant near Piazza Navona with an English-speaking chef such as Maria, Lori, Furio, or Mattia. The two-hour class suits beginners, includes wine or a soft drink, and ends with limoncello or coffee. Sauces are chosen, not prepared.

“Our Chef, Furio, taught us every step of the process and our food was very good. It was a great family night.”

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Florence: Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine - The pasta course: fettuccine and ravioli
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Florence: Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine

11.Cooking Class Pasta & Tiramisu Making Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,234 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend about three hours making fresh fettuccine, ricotta and spinach ravioli, and tiramisu in a Florence restaurant. Instructors such as Alessandro, Ambar, Clive, and Katarina lead the hands-on class, followed by wine, coffee, limoncello, and the meal you prepared. The meeting restaurant changes by start time, so check your booking carefully.

“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.”

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Become a Masterchef in Rome: Pasta, Ravioli and Tiramisù Class - Hand-shaped ravioli with help from the chef
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Become a Masterchef in Rome: Pasta, Ravioli and Tiramisù Class

12.Become a Masterchef in Rome: Pasta, Ravioli and Tiramisù Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

At Insideat’s three-hour Rome cooking class, you’ll make fettuccine, filled ravioli, and tiramisù at your own station, then eat your work with wine, beer, or a soft drink. English-speaking chefs such as Carlo, Mersad, Manuela, and Vincenzo lead the class. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available with advance notice.

“Carlo was a wonderful and fun instructor! We made new friends, learned new things, ate great food and laughed a lot! 10/10 would recommend!”

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Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails - The spritz sequence: Aperol, Hugo, then Limoncello
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Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails

13.Pasta Cooking Class Near the Colosseum with 3 Spritz Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,686 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Near the Colosseum, you’ll mix, roll, cut, and cook fresh fettuccine while learning Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello spritzes. A local chef and mixologist guide the roughly three-hour English class, with vegetarian cacio e pepe available. Expect music, flour, plenty of food, and a maximum of 14 people.

“Jennifer was amazing!! She has such a bubbly and friendly personality and made the class such a great experience!”

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Enjoy Spritz and Pasta Making in Piazza Navona - Mixing dough is the real lesson
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Enjoy Spritz and Pasta Making in Piazza Navona

14.Enjoy Spritz and Pasta Making in Piazza Navona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,681 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Near Piazza Navona, you’ll make your own Spritz, mix pasta dough, and shape fettuccine and maltagliati before sitting down to eat with wine, bruschetta, tiramisu, and limoncello or coffee. Chefs including Maria, Carlotta, Leo, Lori, and Furio lead the small-group lessons in English. Sauces are prepared for you.

“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”…”

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From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with Pasta - Boarding the red Jasmine 3 in Palau
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From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with Pasta

15.From Palau: La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour with Pasta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,510 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Spend seven hours aboard the red Jasmine 3 from Palau, visiting Santa Maria, Budelli, Spargi, and La Maddalena. You get beach time, swimming stops, live commentary in Italian and English, and pasta with mussels and prawns. Maurizio, Luca, and the crew may add a little karaoke to the ride home.

“I recommend having a boat trip with Nautica Jasmine, it was so great trip with amazing crew and delicious pasta! Grazie mille!”

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