The 7 Best Parma Pasta Classes

1.Pasta, Truffle and Wine: hands-on class in a medieval town

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

Virginia and Mamma Nadia welcome you into their family home in Calestano, a medieval hill town about 30 to 45 minutes from Parma. You will make ricotta ravioli and tagliatelle from scratch, with an optional local black truffle upgrade, then eat your pasta with Parma specialties, wine, and homemade tiramisu on the terrace.

“This is a wonderful way to meet people from all over the world, learn to make pasta, eat some delicious food and share some wonderful wine!”

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2.Homemade Pasta in a Peaceful Medieval Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Travel 40 minutes from Parma to Calestano for a three-hour pasta class in Virginia and Mamma Nadia’s family home. You’ll make ravioli and tagliatelle by hand, eat antipasti and your own pasta with local wine, and finish with homemade tiramisu on a panoramic terrace. Private transfers from Parma can be arranged.

“This was a wonderful cooking class where we learned to make ravioli and tagliatelle. Virginia and her mother welcomed us warmly into their home, which had a high standard and a beautiful terrace in stunning surroundings. Virginia taught us how to make pasta – she explained, demonstrated, and corrected our technique until we got it right. The result was truly delicious. We were also served a lovely starter and dessert. I really want to recommend this. 10/10.”

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3.Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Parma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend about three hours in a Parma home with a Cesarina host, learning fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch. You’ll begin with Prosecco and snacks, cook in a small shared group, then sit down to eat what you made. Hosts may include Cristina, Mauro, Catia, Paola, Lisa, or Max, with recipes and home settings varying by booking.

“We had a great time cooking with Catia and her husband. They were gracious hosts and treated us like family. It was fun getting to learn about the different recipes and traditions in Parma! I also got to work on my Italian which is always a plus.”

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4.Private Pasta-Making Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $164

Spend three private hours in a Parma home learning three regional pasta recipes from an English or Italian-speaking cook. You will work at your own station, use family recipes, and sit down afterward to eat your pasta with local red and white wine, water, and coffee. Hosts may include Maria, Enzo, Cristina, or Maria Christina.

“My friend and I did this class in Maria's private home and had a blast. She and her husband welcomed us into their home and taught us to cook. The entire experience was one of my top ones while in Italy!”

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5.Private pasta-making class at a Cesarina’s home with tasting in Parma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $174

Spend about four hours in Parma with a private Cesarina host, learning stuffed pasta from scratch, then eating what you made with regional wines. Hosts such as Christina and Enzo welcome you into their home for a personal lesson, a generous meal, and a practical taste of Emilia-Romagna cooking.

“Christina was an excellent instructor and very patient with my two younger children (10 & 7). She took time to make sure we understood and answered our questions patiently. Her husband Enzo shared photos of his scuba/travel adventures around the world while we ate the pasta (spinach and ricotta tortelli) we prepared. Highly recommend!!”

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6.Traditional Pasta Making Class in Parma

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71Best value

Meet in central Parma for a two-hour English-language class with a small group of up to 12. You’ll make tagliatelle and ravioli from scratch, then either take your pasta home or sit down to taste it with local products, wine, fresh truffle sauce, and homemade tiramisu. Confirm the meeting address, since one session moved to Calestano countryside.

“Had a very good time learning how to make fresh pasta! Activity has been relocated at Calestano in the countryside of Parma : I got to enjoy the scenery getting there. Activity is organized in small group which as appreciated. We got to make tagliatelle and ravioli. Afterwards lunch was served with antipasto and tiramisu in addition to the freshly made pasta. Weather was a bit cold to enjoy at most the terrace but site was lovely. Would definitely recommend the activity!”

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7.Pasta and Tiramisu Class at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $164

Join a local host in a private Parma home for a three-hour lesson on two pasta recipes and tiramisu. You will cook from family recipes, eat what you prepare with wine, water, and coffee, and learn in English or Italian. Host Maria Christina and her husband may welcome you, subject to availability.

“Fabulous! Maria Christina was delightful, knowledgeable and charming. A true cooking professional. Both her and her husband were GREAT hosts. We will return soon. We highly recommend her for the best cooking class in Parma. GRATZI”

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