The World’s 15 Best Chef-Led Pasta Classes

1.Rome Cooking Class: Make Pasta, Dine & Drink Wine With Local Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Meet your English-speaking chef at Piazza di San Giovanni della Malva in Trastevere for prosecco, aperitivo, and a hands-on lesson in fettuccine and ravioli. You will make two sauces, eat your pasta with wine, and finish with homemade gelato. Pizza making is also available when booking.

“Great experience! Very professional and thought of everything, down to taking pictures of us! Some of the best food we had in Rome! Highly recommend Fredricka and Gianmaria! They were amazing!”

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2.2-in-1 Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Masterclass in Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 832 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

In a small group of up to 14, you’ll make tiramisu, fresh fettuccine, and either carbonara or cacio e pepe with a local chef such as Marzia, Gio, Sunny, or Giovanna. Enjoy prosecco, wine, limoncello, and soft drinks while cooking, then eat what you prepare and take home a recipe ebook.

“It was a really great experience, our host and chef Giovanna were lovely, very helpful and kept the prosecco flowing... The kids love the hands-on participation of the activity.”

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3.Pasta Fettuccine, Ravioli and Tiramisu MasterClass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend about three hours at iQ Hotel Roma learning fettuccine, ravioli, and tiramisu with chefs such as Giuseppe or Danilo. You will shape the pasta, watch the chef finish the cooking, then sit down with wine or a soft drink to eat what you made. Sauces are prepared in advance.

“We had a truly memorable time at our cooking class in Rome with Giuseppe! We enjoyed learning to create two authentic pasta dishes and a delectable tiramisu from scratch. The class included a casual glass of wine, and it was a joy to sit down and savor the meal we prepared together. Giuseppe was an outstanding instructor – his patience and ability to connect with our kids were especially impressive. He was also very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor, making the learning process both educational and fun. This class is an absolute must-do for anyone visiting Rome!”

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4.Pasta and Pizza Master Class with Pick Up in Sorrento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181

Meet the shuttle in central Sorrento and ride to Chez Barone Cooking School at Villa Barone. Chef Anna and her team guide you through pizza, tagliatelle, Bolognese sauce, gnocchi, tiramisu, coffee, and limoncello before you sit down to eat it all with local wine and beautiful coastal views.

“The day started with lightening and thunder which gave us thoughts of cancelling which would have been a great mistake! The owner Bruno picked us up from our hotel and gave us history of the Villa! Once we arrived we were amazed of the location and the beautiful grounds and view from the grounds and from the cooking area. The pasta, pizza and gnocchi we made came out to perfection thanks to Ana and Claudia, they were very friendly. This experience I would highly recommend it is a great time. You will not be disappointed. Thanks to all of the crew for making our day amazing!”

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5.Fettuccine and Tiramisu Masterclass in the Heart of Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

At a Roman restaurant on Via Giuseppe Zanardelli, an English-speaking chef guides you through tiramisu, fresh egg pasta, and classic Roman sauces. You knead, roll, and cut fettuccine, then sit down to eat it with wine or a soft drink. Chef Leo, Furio, and Carlotta have all led this family-friendly class.

“AMAZING cooking class!! We went as a large group and it was an absolutely incredible experience. So accommodating and lovely and I highly recommend! Leo was a fantastic teacher.”

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6.Traditional Pasta and Tiramisù Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

In central Milan, a Pasta Maestro such as Pietro, Vincenzo, or Luisa leads you through fresh pasta and tiramisù in a welcoming Italian kitchen. You make two pasta dishes and dessert, then sit down for a three-course meal with wine. The class is in English, wheelchair accessible, and suited to families, couples, and solo diners.

“I definitely recommend to do this activity! Pietro was an amazing teacher. He taught us how to do tiramisu, tortelli and cavatelli, and also told us a little bit about where it’s from. They were all delicious! 100% recommended.”

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7.Homemade Pasta and Pesto Class with a Local Chef in Genoa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

In central Genoa, Alberto, Alessandra, or Silvia guides a small group of up to six through handmade picagge pasta and mortar-and-pestle pesto in a historic palazzo. You will prepare the meal, share focaccia and local starters, then eat on a rooftop terrace with wine, dessert, and Genoese liqueur.

“It was absolutely wonderful! Be mindful of the many flights of stairs to reach the beautiful space with an outstanding host. Alberto made this class such a special experience - his knowledge, his warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the the detailed cooking experience was far more than we expected.”

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

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

Meet your chef at PummaRe’ in Prati, near the Vatican, for a hands-on pasta class capped at 14 people. You’ll sip a Spritz, make fettuccine from scratch, eat it with tomato-basil sauce, and enjoy a second drink. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available with advance notice.

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9.Homemade Pasta & Pesto Local Chef Class with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Join Chef Alberto in central Genoa for a three-hour, small-group class limited to eight people. Make fresh pasta and traditional basil pesto from scratch, learn family techniques, and eat your creations with wine, focaccia, local treats, dessert, and a Genoese liqueur in his historic fifth-floor home.

“The experience was amazing! We spent the afternoon on a beautiful rooftop making pasta and traditional pesto while learning all about the history of the region and of their traditional food. I highly recommend this activity!”

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10.Authentic Pasta Making Class in Florence with a Local Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 144 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $74

Meet at Ristorante Tre Pepi in central Florence for a 2.5-hour English-language class led by chefs such as Leon, Rudi, or Mamude. Make two or three pasta shapes and tiramisu, then eat your work with wine. It suits beginners, families, couples, and solo visitors, though the group size can vary.

“Our 2 teachers were great teachers ., Leon and Mamude . We made tiramisu , ravioli and fettuccini . Enjoyed wine throughout . We loved the experience .”

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11.Pasta Masterclass & Wine Tour in the Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Leave Rome for Frascati, where Chef Paola or Anna Maria teaches you to make ravioli, fettuccine, and maltagliati at the Minardi family farmhouse. Guide Nico, Michele, or another English-speaking host leads the wine tasting, vineyard walk, cellar visit, and lunch with your own pasta. The old volcanic cave and occasional live music add memorable local flavor.

“Thank you so much to the whole team! They were so welcoming and so nice! We had a great experience! Highly recommend!”

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12.Fresh Pasta-Making Class with Italian Chef and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 hours · from $97

Spend three hours at a Rome cooking studio or Riccardo’s grandmother’s home, making fresh pasta and Roman sauces with Riccardo, Leo, William, or another team chef. You may prepare ravioli, fettuccine, tortellini, or spaghetti alla chitarra, then sit down to a three-course meal with selected wine. Classes are in English and Italian, with groups limited to 10.

“Riccardo was brilliant, patiently taking us through all the steps of making 3 different types of pasta along with 3 different sauces to accompany each dish. He made it really fun, and even paired each part with a different wine. Discussed what ingredients to look for when shopping back home and how to get the most out of all ingredients. Would highly recommend adding this experience to your Rome trip. But make sure to add this early on, so you can make the most out of his recommendations for restaurants during the rest of your trip!”

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13.Pasta and Pizza Hands-On Master Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 77 reviews · from $169

Spend 3.5 hands-on hours at a Sorrento villa learning Neapolitan pizza, tagliatelle, Bolognese, gnocchi alla Sorrentina, tiramisù, and limoncello. Chefs including Anna and Mina guide the class in English, with wine, soft drinks, transport, an apron, recipes, and a certificate included.

“We are a family of four and this is a must do activity! Everything was provided to us from ingredients to apron! The chef who taught us everything was also great and gave everyone the attention they needed. In the end we ate the fruits of our labour and it was a once in a lifetime experience. Would definitely recommend to everyone”

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14.Trastevere Pasta Masterclass with Foodies from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Join Gio and Sacha for a three-hour English-language pasta class near the Trastevere and Testaccio area. In a group limited to four, you will mix dough, shape tortelli, spaghetti, and ravioli, prepare tomato, cacio e pepe, and pesto sauces, then eat your work with wine. Digital recipes make the lesson useful at home.

“So much fun!!! Had the best evening learning how to make pasta with Gio and Sacha at Foodies from Sorrento. They were so knowledgable and patient, even my mum who “doesn’t cook” managed to make these gorgeous pasta shapes! Gio and Sacha made us feel so comfortable as they were genuinely interested in hearing about our lives and our trips, we left feeling like we’d made new friends. They kept the wine and the conversation flowing throughout the evening, I’d recommend all to visit a class here while in Sorrento.”

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15.Pasta Masterclass and Wine Tour in the Minardi Vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet in Frascati, a 24-minute train ride from Rome, then join the Minardi family at its 17th-century farmhouse. With guides such as Nico, Alfredo, and a professional chef, you will make ravioli and fettuccine, tour the vineyard and old cellar, taste three boutique wines plus a tavern wine, and eat the pasta you prepared.

“The minardi family was very welcoming, warm and friendly. The chef made the process of making pasta so easy and fun! The food was very delicious and the family even serenaded us with Italian and English classic songs at the end of the meal. In addition to cooking us the pasta that we made previously, they gave us a wonderful starting plate as well as samples of their cheese, olive oil, jam and truffle honey. 100% recommend!”

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