The 9 Best Florence Pasta Making Classes

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 by coach for a private Tuscan estate, where a chef leads you through pizza or three kinds of fresh pasta, plus homemade gelato. The class includes focaccia, wine or beer, a sit-down meal, recipes, and a cooking diploma. Instructors have included Cris, Arla, Davide, Carmella, and Tiziano.

“We had an absolute blast! All the instructors were so nice and funny. They helped us have a great evening and helped us cool some really great food. We can’t wait to try these recipes at home! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun cooking class. It was just right outside the city but felt like you were in the countryside with amazing views.”

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2.Pastamania – Florence Pasta Making Class

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

At a workshop near the Arno, an English-speaking chef guides you through making three kinds of fresh pasta, including ribbon pasta, ravioli, and tortelli. You then eat your creations with Tuscan wine and dessert. The class lasts about three hours, takes up to 12 people, and includes printable recipes to make the dishes again at home.

“Ale was brilliant, made the class really enjoyable and fun while also being extremely knowledgeable about the cuisine and Italian life in general. Well worth doing.”

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3.Pasta Class with Wine, Limoncello and Dessert

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 674 reviews · 3 hours

At a historic palace near Ponte Vecchio, an English-speaking instructor guides you through making ravioli, tortelli, and fettuccine from egg and flour. You cook your pasta together, then sit down for a shared meal with organic Tuscan wine, dessert, and limoncello. The three-hour class welcomes beginners, but check dietary limits before booking.

“Came here with a group of 4 from London. Would highly recommend this pasta class as we all had a great time. Camilla was amazing, so engaging funny and easy to talk to you! great chef and host! 5*****”

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4.Countryside Tour with Wine Tasting & Pasta Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 546 reviews · 7 hours · from $71

From Florence, ride about 45 minutes to a farm in Fucecchio for a walk through vineyards and a botanical garden, a cellar tasting of five organic wines and olive oil, then a pasta class and shared meal. Guides such as Christina and Naomi, and chefs such as Laura and Cassandra, lead different dates. Round-trip transport costs €20 extra.

“The location was breathtaking, and our hosts were phenomenal!”

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5.Florence Small-Group Pasta Class with Seasonal Ingredients

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 532 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $126

At a small cooking school on Via Romana, a professional chef guides you through fresh pasta and sauce making, from dough and shaping to a shared meal. The menu depends on the season and the group, and may include ravioli, tagliatelle, gnocchi, or pesto. Bruschetta and wine are part of the evening, and classes are limited to 12 people.

“Loved the class! Ingredients were fresh and in season, and we liked how different ingredients were paired with other ingredients I never would have thought to put together. Really fun to make the pasta dough too! We made ravioli, cavatelli, and fettuccine, and prepped the ingredients for the sauces. Nice dinner around an huge table to eat everything we made—and we ate it all! It was so good! Thanks for a fun evening!!!”

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6.Authentic Pasta Class in Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

At Chefactory Cooking Academy in Florence, an English- or Italian-speaking chef guides you through fresh pasta, ravioli, gnocchi, sauces and dessert. This hands-on class lasts about three and a half hours and ends with a shared meal, Tuscan wine and a recipe booklet. Instructors named in class accounts include Francesco, Lino and Livio.

“Our instructors were very fun and iinformative. We learned good tips and tricks and everything was unstressful. The instructors were very fun. Our food turned out delicious and a fun time was had by all!! Even when Dave was “unruly”.”

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7.Flambé Cheese Wheel Truffle Pasta Class & Tiramisù

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

At a Florence cooking class starting at 6:25 pm, a chef guides you through two fresh pastas and homemade tiramisù, with dinner, Tuscan wine, and soft drinks included. The experience is offered in English, welcomes children, and is wheelchair accessible. Valentino and David have led classes, though your chef may differ.

“Fun hands on class learning how to make two different types of pasta. Guide also makes tiramisu for the group. As an FYI, everyone's pasta is collected and cooked for everyone to enjoy. As stated, access to house red/white wine and/or water is included.”

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8.Handmade Ravioli & Pasta Class with Unlimited Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 188 reviews · from $43Best value

Meet at Restaurant Rosso Crudo on Via Servi for a 2 to 2.5-hour English-language class in a 15th-century Medici stable. Start with a short look at Florence’s art and political history, then make ravioli, tagliatelle, fettuccine, and tiramisu with a local chef. Enjoy your meal with Tuscan wine and leave with recipes.

“My friends and I had an absolute blast during the pasta making class. The teacher was great and the pasta was delicious. Wine was indeed unlimited. One of the most fun activities we did in Italy!”

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9.Small Group Pasta Making Class Wine Tasting in a Tuscan Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157

At Castello del Trebbio, about 30 minutes from Florence, a guide introduces the estate, its wine and old cellars before Chef Jerry leads a small-group class in tagliatelle, tagliolini and a traditional sauce. Then sit down to a meal with three wine pairings. Groups are capped at 15; transport from Florence costs extra and must be arranged separately.

“Great time ! Wonderful welcome, informative tour by Lisa and terrific time in the kitchen with Gerry. Highly recommend. Also extra transportation (additional fee) very helpful and reliable ,”

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