Along with art and history, one of the main reasons travelers book their trip to Italy is food! Tucking into the specialties of Italian cuisine is one of the favorite pastimes of tourists and locals and this is also why so many are always on the lookout for the best cooking classes in Italy wherever they are.
So whether you are in Rome, Florence, or Naples, learning to make the most famous Italian dishes is always a great way to understand the local culture and enjoy great food.
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Great cooking classes in Italy to learn to cook Italian food!
Rome Pasta-Making Class: Cook, Dine & Drink Wine With A Local Chef
I loved taking this pasta-making class in Trastevere in Rome. It’s set in the heart of this quaint neighborhood in a very professional kitchen with all the necessary appliances ready for you.
A professional chef will teach you how to make egg-based pasta and also a traditional sauce to go with it. We made amatriciana and it was delicious. In the meantime when you prepare your pasta, you will also have a live gelato-making demonstration.
Once everything is ready, you will enjoy your gourmet dinner all together with your group. Read everything about my own experience in this cooking class in Rome.
Rome Pizza-Making Class and Dinner in Trastevere
What if you want to learn how to make a thin-crust Roman-style pizza in the heart of one of Rome’s most traditional neighborhoods?
I loved this experience in Trastevere where a professional chef taught our small group all the tips and tricks for a delicious pizza and how to make it even better by choosing the right toppings. At the end, we enjoyed our meal with a glass of wine.
Gelato Making Class in Florence | Semi-Private Experience
What if you only want to learn how to make gelato? What’s a better place than its birthplace, Florence?
You will learn the differences between gelato and ice cream, and learn about how the typical Italian sweet treat is made, the natural ingredients used, and the special process that makes it so creamy and delicious. There is nothing like making your own favorite flavor from scratch.
LivTours offers this experience also in a private format if you wish to book it for your family only.
Pizza and Gelato Making Cooking Class with Unlimited Wine in Florence
One of the most famous destinations in Italy, Florence offers many experiences, from breathtaking views to endless art corridors to delicious food.
This cooking class takes place in the heart of the city, near Piazza della Signoria, and will show you how to make pizza, possibly the most iconic Italian dish, and gelato that traditionally was invented right here in Florence.
You will be making thin-crust pizza from scratch as well as gelato in the very Italian way. Finally, you will be enjoying your creations with unlimited Italian wine.
Naples Food Tour with Pizza-Making Workshop
This cooking class in Naples is very exciting because it starts with a food tour along the busy city streets such as Spaccanapoli and Via Toledo.
While the first part of this culinary experience involves walking and exploring Naples street food and delis, in the second part, you will enjoy a hands-on pizza-making class where you will learn the secrets of this Italian gastronomic specialty from a Neapolitan pizzaiolo.
Amalfi Coast: Authentic Sorrentine Cooking Class with Lunch
Let’s face it, the Amalfi Coast is one of the most popular destinations in Italy in spring and summer, and joining a cooking class here is just an extra treat.
Not only you will enjoy the authentic flavors of southern Italy so famous all around the world, but you will learn to prepare them to stun your family and friends back home.
A professional chef will follow you for three hours and will teach you to make a typical Italian meal from traditional appetizers to dessert. And all overlooking the famed Amalfi Coast!
Neapolitan Pizza Cooking Class and Dinner in Naples
Elected as the best food city in the world, Naples is famous for its own Neapolitan-style pizza. And this is precisely what you will learn to make if you are looking for cooking classes in Italy.
With the help of a professional chef, you will learn the secrets of this Italian iconic dish while enjoying an evening with a small group of people accompanied by good wine and beer.
Fresh Pasta Cooking Class and Dinner with a Naples chef
Not only pizza, Naples is also famous for its fresh pasta dishes. In this cooking class in Naples, you will learn how to make different types of pasta directly from a professional chef.
He will spill out the secrets of delicious pasta dishes such as scialatielli, ravioli, fettuccine, and cappellacci, also revealing how to prepare them for a scrumptious gourmet meal.
Accompanied by wine, beer, and digestif, you will then enjoy a dinner with the whole group tucking into your own creations.
Pizza and Tiramisù Cooking Class in a Local Home in Como
Two iconic delicacies, in one of the favorite cooking classes in Italy you will learn how to make pizza and the famous tiramisu dessert. This culinary experience takes place in Como so it’s a perfect addition to your vacation to the amazing backdrop of Lake Como.
Once this hands-on cooking lesson is over and your Italian feast is ready, you will be enjoying the delicacies you have made with your small group of no more than 6 participants and a glass of good Italian wine.
Tipsy Roman Cooking Class: Spritz & Pasta
Are you looking for a cooking class in Italy where you can learn how to make iconic dishes but where you can also enjoy some relaxing time with a typical aperitivo?
In this cooking class in Rome, this is just what you will be doing. An expert chef and mixologist will show you how to make fresh pasta and Italy’s favorite cocktails such as Aperol Spritz, Campari Spritz, and Limoncello to enjoy with the rest of the group.
Once the pasta is made, you will be dressing it with a traditional Roman sauce such as carbonara, amatriciana or cacio e pepe if you are following a vegetarian diet.
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