Best Pasta Workshops Worldwide — Our Top 6

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,801 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145Our pick

Leave central Florence for a private hilltop estate, where chef-instructors guide you through handmade pasta or pizza, traditional sauces, and gelato. The six-hour class includes focaccia, wine or beer, a three-course meal, recipes, and a cooking diploma. Expect a social, hands-on afternoon with striking views and a group of up to 26.

“We loved the experience! Chefs Tiziano, Ludoviro and Chris were wonderful teachers and warm hosts. It would have been very helpful to have known to dress for the weather since the activities took place in space sheltered from the elements but still subject to the outside temperature. We would have dressed warmer for a cold December day and enjoyed the cooking and dining even more.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,181 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $141

Leave Florence for a private Tuscan farm and spend five to seven hours making gelato plus your choice of pizza or fresh pasta. English-speaking chefs such as Cris, Tiziano, Livio, Max, and Carmela guide you through the work, then you eat together with wine and beer while enjoying the hills outside Florence.

“Definitely the highlight of our trip to Florence!😍🇮🇹 We had so much fun with beautiful and so heartwarming Lucia and Gloria, as well as with our charming and funny chef Davide! 🥰 The whole team is amazing! 🤩 Everyone is so well organised and very good energy is felt between all of them, which was transfered to all of us! That made a special touch to our whole experience. 🥹 Beside having fun, we really did get very useful tips and tricks for making homemade pasta and gelato. 🍧 🍝 But the best part was tasting our products in the gorgeous ambient! ❗️Do not hesitate! You’re gonna love it! ❤️…”

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3.Alghero Home Cooking Pasta Class at a Farmhouse with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $131

Meet Irene and her family at their farmhouse near Alghero for a three-hour, English-language pasta class. You will shape several Sardinian pastas, enjoy local cheese and cured meats, and sit down to a pasta-based lunch with homemade wine. The meeting point is in Olmedo, so arrange your own transport.

“Such a wonderful and very personable experience. Irene was patient and such a great teacher!! My husband and I learned how to make several types of pasta including ravioli. We were served a delicious meal by their pool. We also learned about the Sardinian culture. Thank you!! Highlight of our time in Alghero.”

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4.Bardolino: Garda Lake Pasta Cooking Class at Agritourism

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93

Spend 3.5 hours near Bardolino learning fresh pasta-making with Chef Marco. Knead dough, shape tagliatelle and ravioli, then sit down to eat your handmade meal with wine from the family vineyard. The class is in English, hands-on, wheelchair accessible, and suitable for rainy days.

“I really enjoyed this! The class was fun, professional and educational, topped off with a simple yet tasteful lunch and local wine. Great fun as a couple experience!”

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5.Farmers’ Market Shopping with Cooking Class and Pasta Making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $217

Meet a chef in Rome, shop Campo de’ Fiori for fresh ingredients, then cook pasta, sauces, a main course, and dessert in a historic palazzo near Corso del Rinascimento. Guides such as Roberto, Davide, Max, Sara, David, and Fillipo adapt the menu to your group when possible. Wine, antipasti, lunch, and recipes are included.

“Great experience. Lots of Italian cooking and interaction with the chef, ending with a decent Italian meal.”

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6.Matera: Pasta Cooking Class Old Farmer Style in Sassi Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $80Best value

Meet Lorenzo, Cosimo, and the team at Cava Marlò, a restored Sassi cellar in Matera. In three hours, you’ll tour the cave, hear local stories, make fresh pasta, prepare bruschetta and Strascinate al tegamino, then sit down for a farmer-style meal. The group is capped at eight and instruction is offered in English, Italian, and Spanish.

“I can not recommend this enough! It's like sitting with a couple of friends in a super relaxed environment, learning the secrets of some of the local Italian cooking recipes. The location is full of history with a wonderful view over the paleolithic caves of Matera. Would totally do it again!”

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