Milan · PASTA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 pasta experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Make tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisù in an elegant Milan home with a Michelin-trained chef, family recipes, wine, and limoncello.
“We had to the opportunity to take a cooking class with Laura and LOVED IT. As a group of 6, we came in excited and ready to learn something new and did just that while cooking alongside people from all corners of the world.”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in a Milan restaurant, with Prosecco, wine, chef guidance, and a shared Italian meal for $61.
“Really enjoyable. I gave up trying to make pasta years ago. Now thanks to Mimo I will try again. Really good fun and meeting people.”
Make ravioli, gnocchi, tiramisù, and taste Italian wines in Milan with a patient chef, friendly group, and dinner you cook yourself.
“Good chance to learn how is original Pasta made in Italy, and you may 95% succeed to cook it🤣. I enjoyed”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in central Milan, then enjoy your meal with Prosecco and wine in a small group of 12.
“I had so much fun learning to make pasta and tiramisu. I learned new techniques and about the different flours here in Italy. Everyone in the class made their own dough, rolled it out and then cut it into noodles. So much fun. Then we learned to make tiramisu. My husband and I ate too much of our portion of the mascarpone filling for the tiramisu we didn’t have enough left to cover the top but who cares!! It was delicious and it still tasted heavenly. We then had our pasta prepared with a sauce of our choice and that was so good. This class is fun and Frederico is…”
Make ravioli, tagliatelle, and gelato in Milan with a chef-led class, wine, recipes, and a meal at Mercato Centrale.
“Easy to follow instructions, helpful. Not overwhelming at all! Lots of helpful tips! Such a fun experience!”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisù in central Milan with a Pasta Maestro, then share a three-course meal, wine, recipes, and Italian stories.
“The host was just amazing. He was great at teaching and making everyone feel comfortable. We enjoyed the experience and made new friends. Pasta and tiramisu was just great. I didn’t know I can make such good tiramisu. 10/10 and a special shout out to our host Vincenzo :)”
Make pasta, ravioli, gelato, and tiramisù in an art-filled Milan home with family recipes, organic wine, and limoncello.
“A fantastic evening which me and my 10 year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed. Katarina was a brilliant host. We can't wait to start recreating the recipes at home. Thank you for giving us special memories for our visit to Milan!”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisù in Lazise with Silvia and Ivan, then enjoy local Lake Garda wines in a friendly English-language class.
“It was absolutely fantastic! Everything we pictured and more. Great hosts, so much fun, great tasting pasta and wine! Honestly 10/10!”
Make fresh pasta, two sauces, and tiramisu in Rafael’s Milan loft, with Italian tastings, wine, and an intimate meal for eight.
““Authentic Pasta Class in Milan” A truly memorable experience! The guide was fun and engaging, and the setting felt like real Italian home cooking — no sleek show kitchen, but a genuine Milanese apartment where we learned to make pasta like locals.”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in a Como home, share an aperitivo, and learn Lombardy cooking from a warm local host.
“Fun experience! Lovely chef- clean home- knowledgeable! We were a group of 8- cooking was organized and so much fun!! Food and drink were delicious!!!”
Make tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisù in an art-filled Milan home with wine, limoncello, and family recipes.
“An excellent experience, and amazing food and recipes. Fred was amazing with us.”
Make pasta and tiramisu in a Varenna home, share an aperitivo, and dine above Lake Como with a local Cesarina host.
“Very enjoyable experience getting to know Monica and learning how to make good pasta and tiramisu. Monica shares a great love and passion for the venue and her craft. She shows patience and encouragement as apprentice pasta chefs try to recreate her demonstration. Very enjoyable experience; thank you Monica! PS. I tried to upload photos from our day, unfortunately I could not get them to load.”
Make ravioli, tagliatelle, tiramisu, and gelato in a Milan home with family recipes, wine, and hands-on instruction in a small group.
“Lucas was attentive, personable and you can tell he loves what he does! Food was good too! An overall fun experience”
Make fresh pasta and tiramisu in a Milanese home, share wine and family recipes, and enjoy a warm three-hour Italian cooking experience.
“Excellent night with a wonderful host. Debora gave us a taste of authentic Italian cooking, amazing atmosphere and a great cooking experience. Would strongly recommend for anyone wanting a fun night cooking and eating delicious foods.”
Make tagliatelle and ravioli with Chef Marco at a Lake Garda agritourism, then enjoy your pasta with Bardolino wine and vineyard views.
“The pasta cooking class at La Rocca with Chef Marco was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Marco was welcoming and attentive, guiding us through each step with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. All the ingredients we used were grown on his own land, which made the experience feel even more authentic and special. After the hands-on cooking, Marco prepared the pasta for us, and we enjoyed a delicious meal together. It was a wonderful way to spend the day, and I highly recommend this class to anyone visiting the area. We can’t wait to put our skills to the test back home”
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